10
Mar
European X-Games Day One
So the X-Games bandwagon has finally rolled into Europe. Whether it’s to spread the freestyle message to a whole new audience or simply to generate a whole load more cash, you can’t argue with the quality of the park the peeps at ESPN construct – or the caliber of the rider names on the startlist.
The high French resort of Tignes was the lucky resort chosen to host this inaugural event, and I doubt the locals have seen anything like it. Pulling into Val Claret (the top end of town) you couldn’t help but be open mouthed at the whoppercock halfpipe – illuminated beneath an Olympic-esque set of arc lights – which dominates the … Details & Pictures