Mongoose Riders Simon Tabron & Cam White Invited to 2006 X Games

Jul 17, 2006

Written by Bart de Jong

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Madison, Wis. July 12, 2006 - Mongoose vert rider Simon Tabron and Mongoose dirt and street rider Cam White are both invited to compete in the 2006 X Games. The invitation-only contest will take place in Los Angeles at the Staple Center August 3-6.

Cam White is excited about the X Games invitation and looks forward to the competition. "I'm pretty stoked to be invited," said Cam. "I was invited last year but a crash in practice put me out, so I'm pretty happy I get another chance and I'm not going to miss this opportunity again if I can help it." "I've had a broken rib for the past few weeks, so my riding hasn't had much attention which sucks, but I had the first good ride since I broke it before the (recent) CFB contest and it was great to be back and feeling good. My goal for this year was to win a contest. I won the CFB so I'm stoked I achieved my goal and now I'm just having fun and sending myself everyday."

Simon Tabron winner of the Louisville, Ken. Dew Action Sports Tour stop said: "It's great to be invited to something so exclusive; it's recognition that your riding is valid," "I've competed in seven X Games since 1998. I missed out because of injury in 2005." "(X Games) is traditionally the biggest of the year and the hardest to win. So far, I'm happy to have come out swinging after the winter. I've won everything I've entered this year but I'm not happy with a couple of aspects of my riding. I'm going to be working hard between now and X to improve!"