Oh, it's a-comin'. Starting July 27, this year's X Games will continue the evolving formats and courses that encompass a more free style of riding. The courses this year are continually improving, except for the big air and vert courses which leave little to improve on, except maybe safety. So, let's have a look at this summer's courses and the riders invited to shred on 'em (click to enlarge):




The Big Air event will commence on July 28 and feature the following riders:
Chad Kagy
Steven McCann
Morgan Wade
Zack Warden
Vince Byron
Anthony Napolitan
Alternates: Coco Zurita, James Foster, Colton Satterfield

The Vert event will take place on the following day, the 29th, and feature...
Jamie Bestwick
Steven McCann
Simon Tabron
Chad Kagy
Vince Byron
Coco Zurita
Dennis McCoy
Jimmy Walker
Zack Warden
Austin Coleman
Alternates: Jorge Jovel, Jan Valenta

BMX Park will happen on Saturday, the 30th, and feature these riders:
Daniel Dhers
Dennis Enarson
Gary Young
Drew Bezanson
Brett Banasiewicz
Jeremiah Smith
Chase Hawk
Scotty Cranmer
Pat Casey
Diogo Canina
Ryan Nyquist
Garrett Reynolds
Mark Webb
Corey Bohan
Rob Darden
Harry Main
Kyle Baldock
Alex Coleborn
Craig Mast
Brandon Dosch
Alternates: Chris Doyle, Chris Hughes

BMX Street will happen on the final day, Sunday, the 31st, and involve:
Garrett Reynolds
Dennis Enarson
Brian Kachinsky
Dakota Roche
Ty Morrow
Sean Sexton
Jeremiah Smith
Josh Harrington
Van Homan
Aaron Ross
Alternates: Chad Kerley, Dan Lacey