Vans BMX Pro Cup Series Commences This Weekend in Sydney, Australia

Mar 02, 2017

Written by Bart de Jong

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The inaugural Vans BMX Pro Cup Series has touched down in Sydney, Australia to welcome the most talented BMX riders to the shores of Manly Beach for a premier showcase of BMX competition! With the final competitive field secured, the series’ first Global Qualifier event anticipates an explosive exhibition of invited pro riders, wildcards, and regional talent. Kicking off with an open Regional Qualifier (RQ) event earlier this week, the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series crowned Australian local Boyd Hilder as the first regional winner, leading an eager group of 12 top riders who advance to the main event beginning March 3. The event will host two Best Trick obstacle challenges, sponsored by LUX BMX, granting the most creative and innovative riders with a special cash prize.

Held in conjunction with the celebrated Australian Open of Surfing, fans across the globe can watch the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series Live Webcast on vansbmxprocup.

Vans BMX Pro Cup Series

Australia Schedule

March 3 - Vans BMX Pro Cup Global Qualifier - SEMI-FINALS

March 5 - Vans BMX Pro Cup Global Qualifier - FINALS

Vans BMX Pro Cup Regional Qualifier Rankings –

Advancing to Vans BMX Pro Cup Sydney Global Qualifier on March 3

1. Boyd Hilder
2. Cody Pollard
3. Ryan Nyquist
4. Jacman Hinss
5. Jayden Fuller
6. Nathan Tyas
7. Tyrone Edwards
8. Dave Dillewaard
9. Chris Courtenay
10 Kevin Kalkoff
11. Dean Anderson
12. Benjamin Bedu

The regional advancers will join the official Vans BMX Pro Cup Series World Tour invitees below.

Alex Hiam                    AUS
Corey Bohan               AUS
Corey Walsh                CAN
Dakota Roche             USA
Dan Foley                    USA
Dennis Enarson           USA
Dylan Lewis                 AUS
Gary Young                 USA
Greg Illingworth           ZAF
Jason Watts                 AUS
Kevin Peraza               USA
Kris Fox                       USA
Larry Edgar                 USA
Matt Cordova               USA
Maxime Charveron      FRA
Pat Casey                    USA
Sergio Layos               ESP
Tom Dugan                 USA
Tyler Fernengel           USA

Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the Australian Open festival, as the Vans BMX Pro Cup Series prepares for an action-packed competition. Sydney’s iconic Manly Beach will be transformed into a packed live arena, highlighting a custom-designed, built-to-spec concrete course. In addition to BMX, the AOS will feature more than 300 of the world’s best athletes in surfing and skateboarding, combined with two days of live music, making the event the largest lifestyle and action sports festival in Australia.

For new and detailed information on competition format, locations, athletes, sanctioning, etc., please visit vansbmxprocup.

Pics by Colin Mackay