WATCH LIVE AT WWW.VANSBMXPROCUP.COM ON MARCH 3 AND 5.

The inaugural Vans BMX Pro Cup Series has touched down in Sydney, Australia to welcome the world’s 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 Global Qualifier event will award an official global qualifier champion, setting the stage for the season’s inaugural world tour rankings. The event will also 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 www.vansbmxprocup.com.

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. The Vans BMX Pro Cup Series will conclude with a final World Championship showdown to crown the first-ever Vans BMX Pro Cup World Champion.

ABOUT VANS BMX PRO CUP SERIES
The Vans BMX Pro Cup series debuts in 2017 as the world’s definitive platform for BMX park terrain competition, showcasing the most talented BMX athletes from across the globe. The Vans BMX Pro Cup kicks off its inaugural season in Sydney, Australia as the series embarks on a four-stop global tour, concluding with the crowning of the first-ever Vans BMX Pro Cup World Champion. Follow on social media: @vansbmx66 and @vansbmxprocup #vansbmxprocup