This was without a doubt the most intense AM contest to go down so far this year, and maybe even the most intense of last year too!! CA has some talented AM's and they all took to the Lake County Skatepark in San Diego to battle it out for a chance to a win an all-expenses-paid trip to Austin, TX for the next round of the "Born and Raised" jams. Tons of raw talent from the likes of Johnny Atencio, Ryder Poye, Jarren Barboza, Kole Voelker, Dylan Stark, Michael Harkous, Josh Clemens, Adam Acardi, and many many more.
The Vans BMX Pro Cup Series closed out an explosive competition in Málaga, Spain as 31 of the best BMX riders from around the globe battled it out for top honors and the coveted global qualifier title. In an astonishing finals shakeup, USA’s Chase Hawk clinched the Málaga victory in his first appearance this season, demonstrating steadfast style and ingenuity through unpredictable lines throughout Málaga’s beloved park terrain course.
“The Vans Pro Cup is one of the best contests that BMX has going, mix that with Rubén Alcántara’s skatepark makes for the perfect event. To be able to come here and put it all together feels amazing,” exclaims first place winner, Chase Hawk.
In The Cut - Tom Dugan, Chase Hawk & Ruben Alcantara in Spain and Portugal - etnies BMX by DIG BMX Official
Tom Dugan, Chase Hawk and Ruben Alcantara spent two weeks in Ruben's hometown of Malaga, Spain and Lisbon, Portugal while filming in the 11th hour for the new etnies full-length video "Chapters". Here's a behind the scenes look at what went down in between the wild moves collected. Huge thanks to etnies BMX.
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