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FROM MATT:
Here’s some photos from the contest and one I shot at this street spot we found. The schedule was pretty crazy so we didn’t have as much time to ride street as I hoped. The crew we were with was awesome and we all stayed at this hotel called Villa Dolce. FISE had shuttles pick us up and bring us to the event each morning and they even took us out on some tourist days to the beach and stuff. One of the days we went zip lining over the rain forest, that was pretty awesome.

The layout of the course was pretty stock, but it turned out to be really fun. The only major downfall was the wind, the dirt jumps were actually cancelled because of it. Practice on the park course was pretty hectic with the wind, locals sending themselves everywhere, and the fact it was a back and forth kind of layout. There were some pretty crazy collisions and close calls during practice.

The riding that went down in the contest was insane. Everyone was sending all there new tricks and killing the course, it was dope to be a part of all that. I didn’t make the finals but with the riding that went down I wasn’t too bummed. I definitely had an awesome trip and can’t thank DB enough for getting me out there! Thanks again!

Flip from Albe’s shot the riding photos and there’s one of Nicholi in there too

Diamondback BMX would like to officially welcome Ben Hucke to the Pro Team. Ben calls Portland, OR home when he is not out traveling the world searching for spots. With street and park as his focus he is a perfect addition to the team.  Ben is currently wrapping up a “Welcome ” web edit and getting ready for a full year of filming for  The Shadow and Dan’sComp full length videos. We also have a Pro Model Frame already in the works. Needless to say 2012 is going to be busy for him. –Hammond

“I’ve ridden for a few different companies in the 14 years I’ve been sponsored, I’ve ridden for little guys and I’ve ridden for the big guys. Most recently Sputnic, who opened a lot of doors for me and gave me my first signature frame. Although Sputnic didn’t work out I’m still thankful for everything and so stoked to still be part of the Sparkys family, riding for Shadow! I’ve learned over the years it’s all about friends, doing what you love and helping each other out to reach each other’s goals. I’m where I am now because of the friendships built during those years. Shadow, Almond, Dan’sComp, DeftFamily, FG and now my friends at DiamondBack have welcomed me in. I couldn’t ask for a better group supporting me doing what I love, I’m more motivated than ever to ride my bike every day and still; BMX is the most fun thing I’ve ever done. I’m so proud to say I’m close friends with everyone that works for each and every one of my sponsors, thus making the possibilities of good times an memories endless. Thank you Diamondback, Mike Hammond, Darin Read, Nate Berkheimer, Diogo Canina, Matt Closson and everyone else at DB for most importantly, expanding my bmx family. Good times to come!”–Ben

Diogo is always up something, here he races down the hill side on trikes. Hope you speak Portuguese? Looks like they had fun!! In more joe news peep the go pro line he filmed at The Unit before heading off to New Zealand for Christmas with his family..