Vert finals at the Dew Tour in Ohio.

Jul 20, 2008

Written by Bart de Jong

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As the last two athletes to ride in the BMX vert finals, Bestwick and Chad Kagy were tied for the lead with 94.50. Bestwick, of Great Britain, executed a flawless run which included a downside tailwhip X up. Kagy, of Gilroy Calif., fell while attempting a double whip flair and placed second. Australian Steven McCann finished third with 93.33. "I was just keeping the height and didn't stop tricking," Bestwick said. "I tried to capitalize on their mistakes. That was right to the end tonight. It was a really awesome final. I wished Chad had landed that double whip flair. There are three stops left and I know everyone's gunning for me."

The four-day competition is the second of five stops of the AST Dew Tour that features skateboarding, BMX and freestyle motocross. Sunday's action features BMX Park finals.

AST Dew Tour-Right Guard Open Results Saturday, July 19, 2008 Cleveland

BMX Vert Finals Cleveland, Ohio:

1. Jamie Bestwick, Great Britain, 94.50.
2. Chad Kagy, Gilroy, Calif., 94.50.
3. Steven McCann, Australia, 93.33.
4. Simon Tabron, Great Britain, 91.83.
5. Dennis McCoy, Kansas City, Mo., 91.33.
6. Kevin Robinson, East Providence, R.I., 91.17.
7. Zackery Warden, St. Louis, Mo., 90.17.
8. Jimmy Walker, Chicago, Ill., 90.00.
9. Jay Eggleston, Denver, Colo., 86.17.
10. John Parker, State College, Penn., DNS.

BMX Vert Points standings 2008 AST:

1. Jamie Bestwick, 200.
2. Chad Kagy, 170.

3. Simon Tabron, 145.
4. Steven McCann, 136.
5. Kevin Robinson, 131.
6. Dennis McCoy, 122.
7. Jimmy Walker, 102.
8. John Parker, 98.
9. Jay Eggleston, 94.
10. Zackery Warden, 93.

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