With the top ten advancing to finals, plus cash and travel to future events on the line, motivation to throw down at the Vans BMX Pro Cup Mexico City Regional Qualifier was soaring! Click play to watch the top 14 go to war in the Regional Qualifier finals.
Water floating up from the cracks in the bowl messed up the first official day of practice—and we weren't there anyway—so here's what we're calling the first official practice at the Mexico City stop of the Vans BMX Pro Cup. :)
There's water in the bowl... and it's coming from underground. Seriously. Watch this to see what the riders are dealing with and to hear from Trey Jones, Dennis Enarson, Chris James, Josh Dove, Matty Cranmer, and more!
Vans Pro Kevin Peraza walks you through his take on the course in Mexico City.
The Vans BMX Pro Cup series nears the final countdown to the World Championships as the world’s best BMX riders head to Mexico City for the penultimate competition before the Vans Pro Cup Finals in Huntingtinton Beach in September. Once again highlighting yet another brand new tour stop for the series, the Vans BMX Pro Cup will be hosted by the vibrant community of Mexico City, Mexico at the Skatepark Metro Puebla 2. Located in the sports and culture district of town, the final qualifier for the Vans BMX Pro Cup Tour will showcase top-ranking names of the season including consistent podium vererans Sergio Layos and Teresa Azcoaga from Spain, Jason Watts and Perris Benegas winners of the Germany event, and of course, Larry Edgar, 2018 defending world champ, who has prevailed in the series following a bumpy start this past April.
Recently transformed and upgraded for the Vans Pro Cup Series, the Skatepark Metro Puebla 2 is well-known for its different quarterpipe features, concrete bowls, different heights and box jump spots. As part of the renovation, the park will also see new elements integrated throughout the course, built by Vans and with influence from global team rider Jason Watts, the new park offers competitors a huge opportunity to get even more creative and establish unique lines.
Open to all prospective competitors, the Men’s regional qualifiers will kick off the week starting on August 16, determining the best Men’s contenders from the region to meet with the top rankings from the Germany event. The final competitor field including regional wildcards will be confirmed soon.
Episode 2 of our "Saturday Selects" follows Kink Pro Tony Hamlin in the Mexico City streets! Filmed, edited, and handpicked by Darryl Tocco.
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