The Vans BMX Pro Cup Series reconvenes for the second global qualifier event of the season as the world’s most talented professional BMX riders converge on Spain’s beautiful southern coast to compete at the El Málaga Skatepark, May 5-7. Showcasing the unique riding styles of BMX icons such as Dennis Enarson, Ryan Nyquist, and Larry Edgar, plus highlighting Madrid native Sergio Layos, winner of the Australia event, the Vans BMX Park Series is slated for a wild ride of park terrain action!
Designed by local BMX legend Rubén Alcántara, El Málaga Skatepark sits in the culture rich corner of Spain’s port city of Málaga. Covering more than 10,000 square meters, El Málaga skatepark was
This spring, Vault by Vans and artist Taka Hayashi come together once again to present the 17th season of Hayashi’s signature Vault by Vans line with the introduction of the Derby Nomad LX. As a revered veteran of Vans’ design team, Hayashi’s commitment to meticulous craftsmanship continues to push the boundaries of Vans footwear design, while maintaining Hayashi’s distinct style and persona through his creations. Available this spring, the Derby Nomad LX is offered in two premium pony hair and suede offerings. The pony hair leopard style debuts in Black Coffee and Tan color variations and is inspired by the late ‘70s punk and hip-hop scenes in New York. The premium suede Desert Mohave and French Vanilla offerings feature a simple, clean look on the sophisticated silhouette.
CELEBRATING BMX 2017; SNIPES BMX COLOGNE, again in Jugendpark in 2017
The world‘s greatest Freestyle BMX Event – the SNIPES BMX COLOGNE – will be held again on July 22 and 23, 2017, in the Jugendpark. „CELEBRATING BMX“ is the motto and on these two days, the spotlight will be on the fun of the spectacular stunts and tricks as well as the fascinating lightness of the sport. On the third weekend in July 2017, the organizers return to the two-day event format and for the 33rd year continue to follow their belief in bringing the sport and the festival back to their roots.
As in past years, the focus will be on the four disciplines Street, Spine Ramp, Flatland and Kickturn Ramp Old School Style, all of which will be taken on by riders in the classes Amateur, Pro and Old Schoolers.
Catch Kris "I love FISE" Bennett on TV: HGTV to Launch “Steel City Rehab” Pilot on April 30
HGTV will premiere the pilot episode of Pittsburgh-based reality show“Steel City Rehab” this Sunday, April 30 at 12:00 p.m. EST. The hourlong program details a residential renovation project headed by husband-wife duo and local real estate professionals Kris and Tara Bennett, who own K Bennett Development Group and its sister company, boutique brokerage Lifespace Pittsburgh. “This has been such a cool experience for all of us,” says Tara. “Pittsburgh is an awesome city, and we’re excited to see it getting the attention it deserves.”
Throughout the episode, the Bennetts work to acquire, restore, and ultimately sell a home in
The world‘s most significant Freestyle BMX Event – SNIPES BMX COLOGNE – will take place July 22nd & 23rd . Year 33 will be all about „CELEBRATING BMX“ we continue to follow our own maxim of bringing the sport and the festival back once again. As always the aim is to bring the fun as well as the fascinating easiness of the sport back into the focus of our riders as well as our spectators.
Box named as official supplier to UCI BMX World Championships and BMX Supercross World Cup
Box Components and the UCI have reached an agreement by which Box has been named an Official Supplier of the UCI BMX World Championships and UCI BMX Supercross World Cup for 2017 and 2018 seasons. Since 2015 Box has supplied the UCI with number plates for all athletes participating in these events, and now the relationship has been formalised to acknowledge Box's contribution to the sport.
The 2017 UCI BMX World Championships will be held in South Carolina from July 25th to July 30th. The 2017 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup consists of three events: Papendal (Netherlands, May 6-7), Zolder (Belgium, May 13-14), and Santiago del Estero (Argentina, September 16-17).
Kevin MacCuish, UCI BMX Coordinator, said, "We are very pleased with the level of support provided by Box for the UCI BMX World Championships and UCI BMX Supercross World Cup. Riders appreciate the well-designed and high-quality number plates that they provide, and it is great to have them on board."
Phil Maxwell, BMX brand manager for Box, said, "We are all about supporting BMX Racing. Box has been supporting athletes, race promoters and USA BMX since it started operations. The UCI is pushing the sport through Supercross events, and we are happy to be supplying customised number plates to them."
Faded Day Sunglasses Begins Partnership With Flatland BMX Rider Terry Adams
Faded Days Sunglasses, the rapidly-growing, independently-owned sunglasses firm based in Orlando, FL, is proud to announce its collaboration with flatland BMX Rider Mr. Terry Adams. The partnership between the two parties will include a sponsorship aspect, as Faded Day Sunglasses aims to broaden its scope of operations through actively supporting athletes in popular outdoor sports. Mr. Ben Saperia, founder and owner of Faded Day Sunglasses, started the business out of a love of Floridian weather – and his very own need of owning a pair of sunnies which would withstand the inevitable wear and tear that comes with wearing them on a daily basis under the hot Floridian sun. Growing via word of mouth, Faded Days Sunglasses soon transitioned from being Mr. Saperia’s hobby to his full-time job, without, however, ever losing sight of the company’s origins: conducting business with a personal approach, which makes creating and owning one’s enterprise even more rewarding.
Commenting on the collaboration with Mr. Adams, Mr. Saperia stated that “We are buzzing to be working with Terry Adams. He’s as skilled in business as he is on a BMX. We are all about making our business a pleasure, needless to say, Terry fit in with us immediately.”
Reciprocating the sentiment, Mr. Adams said “After hearing the story of how Faded Days got started, I immediately wanted to be a part of the team. I take pride in aligning myself with companies that standout and have a bigger vision for the future. I am stoked to be a part of their program and look forward to being involved in their journey.”
Nigel Sylvester has added Go Pro to his list of sponsors:
GoPro is proud to officially welcome Nigel Sylvester to the GoPro Family, and join him in announcing the next installment of his incredible GOvideo series. Using his talent on a BMX bike and his appreciation for art, style and travel, Nigel created GO to express his creativity and share his perspective with his audience.
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STEPHEN MURRAY LIVING LEGEND AND BMX ICON ‘STAYING STRONG’ - AUTOBIOGRAPHY – RELEASED 22ND JUNE –
Staying Strong, the autobiography of Stephen Murray, will be a raw, inspirational story that will become a collector’s item and a ‘must have’ for every Action Sports fan and beyond and for anyone who, when they think they’ve got nothing left, can look inside themselves and ‘dig deeper’. Following a harrowing accident in 2007 Stephen was paralysed from the neck down and is still confined to a wheelchair. When asked what his ambition for the future is now, after writing this book, Stephen replied: “I want to get out of this f*cking chair and hug my kids”.
X Games Minneapolis 2017 Competition Schedule Available Now at XGames.com
The competition schedule for the inaugural X Games Minneapolis at U.S. Bank Stadium is now available at XGames.com. More than 200 elite athletes will compete at the world’s premier action sports event July 13-16, 2017, with live coverage on ESPN and ABC and streaming live on WatchESPN and the ESPN app. Additional X Games Minneapolis content will also be available across ESPN digital platforms, including XGames.com, the X Games app, and X Games pages across Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and more. The world’s best will battle it out for a podium spot in Skateboard, BMX, Moto and more.
Competition schedule highlights include:
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