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Tuesday, Aug. 3
Bicycle Stunt

 bike stunt rider
 Bike stunt has four different disciplines.
What it is:
Bicycle Stunt riding, or freestyle, has been around since the early 1980's with a rapid increase in interest. Around that same time, athletes proved themselves through riding ability and worldwide riding demonstrations that bicycle stunt riding required amazing talent and skill. These touring demonstrations allowed up-and coming riders to start to make a name for themselves. As a result of this movement and a constant progression of riders' talent, bicycle stunt has grown to allow a number of world class bicycle gladiators to take their sport to the next level.

Where it's going:
Since the birth of BMX, the riders have maneuvered the sport from trails and race tracks to ramps and the street. As a result, developments have occurred at a rapid rate. With established and legendary riders setting the precedent, new talent is making their way to the top to continue the success of bicycle stunt riding. Presently, this sport boasts four different disciplines combining a variety of technique and skill. Overcoming challenging courses and a strong contingency of athletes, these riders have become the best riders in the world.

1998 Recap:
B3 Event stop #1 Oceanside, CA
Men's street: Dave Mirra-Gold, Ryan Nyquist-Silver, Dennis McCoy-Bronze
Men's vert: Dave Mirra-Gold, Jay Miron-Silver, Jamie Bestwick-Bronze
Men's flatland: Nathan Penonzek-Gold, Day Smith-Silver, Trevor Meyer-Bronze

B3 Event stop #2 Woodward, PA
Men's street: Dave Mirra-Gold, Taj Mihelich-Silver, Dave Osato-Bronze
Men's vert: Jay Miron-Gold, Jamie Bestwick-Silver, Dennis McCoy-Bronze
Men's flatland: Trevor Meyer-Gold, Chad Degroot-Silver, Jason Brown-Bronze

B3 to X Games:
After claiming medals at last year's B3, a group of competitors went on to medal at the 1999 X Games in San Francisco, CA:

Dave Mirra: Street: Gold,
Trevor Meyer: Flatland: Gold, Vert: Gold,
Nathan Penonzek: Flatland: Bronze,
Jay Miron: Street: Silver, Vert: Silver.

   
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