The elite Pro dirt jumpers have made it to France for the 2015 Lords Of Dirt, a BMX dirt jump event that brings fans together from all over the world. Under sunny conditions the Amateur class finished their qualification rounds while the pro riders got some more practice in. Among them legend Cory Nastazio (USA) and former Dew Tour champion Brandon Dosch. The jumps were well prepared by Markus Hampl, contest organizer Patrick Guimez and the BMX Passion club who are hosting the event at their BMX facility which not only has the pro line but also smaller jumps and a pump track as well as a flatland area and concrete skatepark.
Riders from all over made the trip to France. Riders from Argentina and Leandro Moreira from Brasil will take on the competition from the likes of Simon Moratz from Germany and also Harry Main stepped to the dirt today with the fair share of nerves. Park specialist Harry Main received some tips from British Ben Wallace who was keeping it smooth through the lines in France. Nitro Circus
rider Jaie Toohey from Australia will be staying in France for a few weeks and is well rested up and ready for the comp in France. Last year's winner JB Peytavit (France) sure has his hands full this time when the riders line up for the comp tomorrow.
Today 29 Amateur dirt riders battled for 15 final spots. Young shredders as well as older dirt riders used the smaller line to impress the judges in Sérignan. Some even used the bigger pro line to make it to the finals which will be held this Sunday 23 August. Valentin Antonuccio finished on top in qualifying today followed by local Adrien Paya and Eduard Carrot.
Live. This year's Lords Of Dirt event will be streamed live online on the FATBMX website. Make sure to tune in for the unique dirt contest, possibly the biggest one of 2015.
Amateur qualification results:
1. Valentin Antonuccio
2. Adrien Paya
3. Eduard Carrot
4. Matias Torres
5. Theo Riverola
6. Alejandro Torres
7. Anthony Ribeyrolles
8. Damien Mazet
9. Eric Mazet
10. Ludovic Cruz
11. Matty Folbigg
12. Mattis Dupoux
13. Benjamin Perez
14. Quentin Bayard
15. Kevin Ruiz