Red Bull Empire of Dirt 2012 - Video, Photos and Results

An incredible weekend at London's Ally Pally for the return of the Empire of Dirt. Kye Forte's dream has been made in to a reality by contesting the world's craziest BMX course with some of the world's best riders.

Dropping in on the very steps in front of the Ally Pally, rider's were blown away by the incredible course.

The crowds line the last of jumps, eager to see the riders go big.

There were some serious tricks being thrown down, double flips, triple whips, front flips, the list goes on...

If its on the this course and its made of wood. Leo Forte built it. Him and Kye were the only two people I saw ride the massive roll in.

My favourite rider of the weekend, Robbo. No huge tricks but amazing flow and style.

Launching the quarter, riders were starting to feel to the pain about here. Rider's kept commenting on how physical it was to put in a full run.

The man himself. Kye Forte riding the dream...

Over the huge spine. Most riders footplanted this, the only person I caught tricking it was Ryan Nyquist with a double barspin.

Over 10,000 spectators were lucky enough to have tickets for the weekend. Here at the top of the start ramp, a busy central London lies in the background.

Results:
1st: Ben Wallace (89.00)
2nd: Ryan Nyquist (86.20)
3rd: Drew Bezanson (85.80)
4th: Mike 'Hucker' Clark (84.20)
5th: Chris Doyle (83.00)
6th: Kye Forte (82.80)
7th: Brandon Dosch (82.60)
8th: Rob Darden (81.40)
9th Matt Priest (80.40)
10th: Paul Langlands (79.40)
11th: Sergio Layos (79.20)
12th: TJ Ellis (79.00)
13th: Alistair Whitton (78.80)
14th: Corey Bohan (77.20)
15th: Maxime Charveron (77.00)
16th: Ben Hennon (72.60)

 

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