It was a bit of a trip to fly over to Berlin for a one-day contest but in the end it was worth it. Austin Coleman accepted the invitation for the vert contest and flew over to Germany. On arrival his bike made it, but his clothes didn't. Some riders missed everything and some got it all but most importantly Austin's bike and pads made it. After borrowing some clothes and shoes it was off to the brand new vert ramp to show what he's got. After beating one rider in a head to head format contest with double whips and flairs, Austin made it to the final round which was broadcasted live on MTV Germany.
Steve McCann rode on a borrowed bike with borrowed protection gear and settled for 4th in the finals. Austin ended up in third doing one-handed whips, a back to back double whip to double downside whip and some flairs. Coco Zurita finished in 2nd and the first place check was for Vince Byron.
Alessandro Barbero came over from Italy and rode against Dean Cueson in the first round. Each had 2 one-minute runs and after run one Barbero had to step it up in run 2 to transfer. Stepping up he did until a deep landing ended the rhythm and cost him a transfer spot.
Vert results:
1. Vince Byron
2. Coco Zurita
3. Austin Coleman
Street results:
1. Maddog
2. Bruno Hoffmann
3. Alex Coleborn
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