Qualifying just went down at the Den Haag Beach Stadium. Tomorrow's finalists will battle for the podium shots at the Pro Freestyle event at Scheveningen Beach in The Netherlands. See who scored what points below.
UCI BMX Freestyle Qualification Men
1 Michael Beran 86 Q
2 Jeremy Malott 84.66 Q
3 Tom van den Bogaard 83.66 Q
4 Harry Boucher 76.66 Q
5 Ismael Fries 74
6 Pim Scheers 71.66
7 Sebastian Solano 71
8 Michal Kovacovic 57.33
UCI BMX Freestyle Qualification Women
1 Charlotte Worthinson 80 Q
Pro Freestyle is in its third year and we see lots of progression from event to event. The venue this year was spot on. The Beach Stadium in Scheveningen is the best location you could wish for if the weather cooperates. It was dry for five days in a row which was a big help. Only downfall was the strong wind from time to time but the kitesurfers weren't complaining about that one. The multiple sports event had BMX Street and BMX Park (Am and Pro classes) on the program to sign up for which were open for anyone who wanted to enter. Events like Pro Freestyle are needed for those riders who want to compete and hang out to see other riders do well in their runs. It brings the scene together and it's a way to unite with fellow 'urban sports athletes'. With a Park set up by 040BMXPARK and a Street set-up by Nine Yards the riders had plenty to choose from. The surrounding grandstands and office/bar next to the arena with pumptrack and sponsor stands nearby, it was the place to be.
As usual the best Park riders in AM could have entered Pro and in fact winner Maxime Vautrinot was a rider from France who had signed up for Pro but later decided to ride Amateur. Local Jari Roggeveen (NED) pulled it together for second place just in front of Gunis Atmats who made the trip over from Latvia with loads of others.
Results Park Amateur:
BMX Park Pro: Final Highlights | Pro Freestyle The Hague 2017
Pro Freestyle Park Final results, The Hague 5 June 2017.
1. Michael Beran (CZE)
2. Jack Clark (GBR)
3. Tom van den Bogaard (NED)
4. Kostya Andreev (RUS)
5. Kenneth Tancre (BEL)
6. Daniel Wedemeijer (NED)
7. Ernest Zebolds (LAT)
8. Kevin Liehn (GER)
9. Arjan Ellens (NED)
10. Tom Selbeck (NED)
11. Brian Fox (USA)
12. Sem Kok (NED)
Best Trick winner: Brian Fox. Double backflip transfer
Pro Freestyle The Hague Street final results:
1. Anthony Perrin
2. Niels Mertens
3. Kostya Andreev
4. Bart van der Kamp
5. Frank Nabuurs
6. Rodrigue Timellini
7. Jack Clark
On Sunday/Monday the first edition of the 2017 Pro Freestyle contest series is taking place in The Hague. Scheveningen Beach to be exact. With an Am and Pro competition in Street and Park you will sure get some good action on your computer screen if you cannot join the beach life this weekend yourself. Riders who have signed up are: Marin Rantes, Michael Beran, Brian Fox, Tristan Aarts, Shaun Gornall, Tom van den Bogaard, Irek Rizaev, Kostya Andreev. Daniel Wedemeijer and Kenneth Tancré. Don't miss out!
Schedule Sunday June 4: NK Freerunning + BMX Park + MADD® Scoot Park + MTB FMB Park
BMX, Scoot, MTB FMB. In stadium/tickets needed.
After two awesome editions in 2016 with more than 60.000 visitors, close to 500 athletes and reaching more than 12 MILLION people around the world Pro Freestyle will be back in 2017 with even more… Make sure you have all the updates first. We kick off the season in The Hague from 2-5 June on a brand new and epic location: right on the beach. The Hague is home to the biggest and busiest beach in Holland and Belgium. Every year more than 10 MILLION tourists find their way to The Hague beach. Expect sun, sea, grandstands and… a stadium.
Only one month later we have the Pro Freestyle Heerlen (30 June – 2 July) down south next to the borders of Germany and Belgium.
We give athletes the opportunity to win 3 prizes: in The Hague, in Heerlen and an overall prize. More info on disciplines, contests, setups and registrations soon.
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