Mongoose Bikes today announced the Second Annual Mongoose Jam to take place August 14 - 16 at Camp Woodward in Woodward, PA. Thirty pros and six amateurs will compete over a three-day period, and will push the boundaries of the sport of BMX with an authentic blend of camaraderie and grit. Mongoose riders Greg Illingworth, Steve McCann, Paul Ryan, Ben Wallace, Cam White and new rider Kevin Peraza will each captain one of six teams at the BMX-only event. The Mongoose team captains have invited four pro BMX athletes to join each of their teams, and will draft one amateur rider from Camp Woodward campers during the Amateur Contest, the first contest to take place during the Mongoose Jam. Teams will earn points according to their placement in each contest - dirt, park and street - and an overall Mongoose Jam first place team will be crowned after the last event.
"Since its inception in 1974, Mongoose has been a leader in BMX,
developing the strongest product and riders. This tradition continues with hosting the Mongoose Jam," said Dave Duecker, Global Brand Director, Mongoose. "The inclusion of a Woodward camper in the amateur contest provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an up-and-coming rider to learn from the best in the sport. We're extremely excited to host the second annual Mongoose Jam and be able to partner with Camp Woodward once again."
Alongside the Mongoose team captains will be their friends and fellow professionals. Confirmed riders for the Mongoose Jam include: Dennie Enarson, Chad Kerley, Connor Lodes, Christian Rigal, Kyle Baldock, Rob Darden, Jack Fahey, Josh Clemens, Brian Kachinsky, Chris Doyle, Tammy MaCarley, Mike "Hucker" Clark, Pat Cassey, Ryan Guettler, Tyler Fernangale, David Peraza, Matt Priest, Ben Lewis, Alex Coleborn, Alistair Whitton, Stevie Churchill, Jeremiah Smith, Brandon Dosch and Daniel Sandoval.
"The Mongoose Jam is an exciting event and I'm glad to be part of it again," said Mongoose Pro Rider Steve McCann. "Woodward is the perfect location to host an event. We'll get to compete, mentor campers and most importantly, have fun riding BMX with our friends. That's what it's all about."
Consumers will be able to watch edits from all three contests and other Jam events on Mongoose.com/jam, and live event updates will be posted on Twitter via @Mongoose. Keep up with the event and the latest news from the brand and its team riders at Facebook.com/MongooseBikes , and @Mongoose on Twitter and Instagram.
For more information on Mongoose and their collection of BMX bikes, go to Mongoose.com.
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