For 2011, Nike 6.0 completely changed the format for its annual BMX Pro at the Nike US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach. This year combines street and ramps in a weeklong team event combining live jam sessions with three-minute video parts to truly put the riders and course to the test.

"Video parts, for me, are more fun to film," says Nike 6.0's Garrett Reynolds. "Filming a video part truly shows the will of a rider."

Five three-man teams will compete in the BMX Open, and with rails, ledges, and transitions mixed together, the most progressive riders are set to shine. The teams will ride the course Monday through Friday, and their team filmer will capture the action to create the best video part possible. Then on the weekend, the teams will compete in two live jam sessions. The jam sessions combined with the points they earn from their video part will determine which team takes the title.

"The format and course for Huntington Beach are awesome," adds Nike 6.0's Dennis Enarson. "I couldn't think of a better way to have a contest."

The new video/jam format for the Nike 6.0 BMX Pro is set to produce an incredible summer event, and the five team captains are making sure that their rosters are stacked. Each team captain was chosen for their ability to rip both street and transitions, and their teammates are some of the best riders in BMX. The field is made up of gold medalists and award winning video riders, so the BMX Pro is set to go off. Team rosters are as follows:

TEAM REYNOLDS
Captain 1: Garrett Reynolds (US)
Ty Morrow (US)
Colin Varnyak (US)
Producer: Tony Ennis

TEAM ENARSON
Captain 2: Dennis Enarson (US)
Josh Harrington (US)
Tammy McCarley (US)
Producer: Christian Rigal

TEAM KACHINSKY
Captain 3: Brian Kachinsky (US)
Sean Sexton (US)
Corey Martinez (US)
Producer: Will Stroud

TEAM BEZANSON
Captain 3: Drew Bezanson (CAN)
Pat Casey (US)
Rob Wise (US)
Producer: Justen Soule (filmer)

TEAM PHELAN
Captain 4: Jason Phelan (UK)
Jeremiah Smith (US)
Maxime Charveron (FRA)
Stew Johnson (filmer)

photo from defgrip.net

Nike 6.0 HB BMX Pro (WRAP-UP)

Ryan Guettler won the HB BMX Pro with really solid runs and a wild double backflip that no one saw coming. This is a win definitely earned for Ryan.


photo: Pete Demos

Daniel Dhers, pretty much favored to win the event, came in second but that doesn't say anything about his riding. He was doing things never seen before out there.


photo: Pete Demos

Andy Buckworth killed it all week with crazy decade variations and a huge, smooth style that judges fell in love with.


photo: Pete Demos

Wow. I initially thought this was to be a big event with the guest list exploding with top names, from Guettler to Dhers to Cranmer to newcomer Andy Buckworth. I didn't think it would go as far as it did, however.

I'm not going to beat around the bush... Ryan Guettler won the damn thing. I'm being so forward because I feel a Guettler comeback was sort of in the makings and it has all been leading up to this day. It was easy to see him progressing more and more and with a double backflip and a huge bag of bangers for this event, he was hands down FOR THE WIN.

Daniel Dhers no doubt took second place. He deserves as much credit as possible for also unveiling new tricks (the CASH ROLL) in the midst of an already insane bag of bangers in this event. Following him closely behind is young gun Andy Buckworth. Andy has apparently been spending too much time with fellow rider Harry Main because he is KILLING IT and pretty much sitting where everybody expected Main to be before he broke his leg.

And behind the above mentioned dudes are riders such as Mike Spinner with his 1080s and too many whips, Scotty Cranmer on his comeback path of whips and flips, Garrett Reynolds holding it down for the more street-oriented riders with barspins and unique lines, and Allan Cooke, Craig Mast, Marcus Tooker, and Diogo Canina.

Props to Nike for putting on a very memorable event and all the riders for making it so...

We have videos on the site so check them out for highlights and of course the brand new, Daniel Dhers' trick, CASH ROLL...

There are definitely differing opinions about Nike's involvement in BMX, but when they're coming through with a unique street contest at the Chicago Dew Tour and stepping up with a brand-new event in Huntington Beach with a $40,000 prize purse, it's tough to hate. They announced the HB pro today; details are below...


The Soul Bowl is dead, so Nike 6.0 stepped up in a big way and is putting on a new contest in Huntington Beach July 23-26. Here's some info on the Nike 6.0 HB BMX Pro.

Nike 6.0 Announces Dates for BMX PARK Event in Huntington Beach, CA
Nike 6.0 HB BMX Pro July 23-26

Total Purse: $40,800

The first-ever Nike 6.0 HB BMX PRO will be touching down south of the infamous Huntington Beach Pier, during the prestigious US Open of Surfing. With the loss of the Soul Bowl, Nike 6.0 stepped in to continue the excitement of BMX at the beach. 20 top BMX riders will be invited to compete in this uniquely formatted event, where riders compete in three qualification rounds, accumulating points and cash at every stage. The top 10 riders with the most accumulated points will proceed to the finals, vying for the $30,000 cash purse. Automatic invites will go to the top 10 Dew Tour Park riders of 2008, who will collectively vote for 5 additional riders. The final five riders will be chosen by global BMX fans via an online contest hosted by VITALBMX. Check back soon to view confirmed athletes, course layout, and to vote
to give your favorite rider a wildcard into the event.

Save the Dates: July 23-26, Huntington Beach, CA
Further Details will be Announced Soon