Local Best BMX riders compete at Park Lines tournament
The competition concluded with a Best Trick competition, where the winner received an Insta360 X5 360º action camera. The event aims to promote the growth and development of BMX Freestyle in South Africa.
The 2025 Park Lines BMX Tournament, the official BMX Freestyle South African Championships, took place on June 6 at the newly built SkyLab Skatepark in Bryanston, Johannesburg.
The event was organised by Ryan van der Spuy, who is known for also hosting the thrilling motocross riding competition, King of the Whip, at Montecasino in Fourways, which will be held later in the year.
Vincent Leygonie reclaimed his title in the Pro Men’s category, while Jenna Byrnes defended her title in the Pro Women’s category.
Van der Spuy said, “This was the fifth edition of the Park Lines BMX Tournament, and I’m extremely proud of what we have been able to accomplish through this tournament.
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“Over the years, we have been able to provide a platform for local riders to showcase their skills, created the official South African Championships, crowned champions, produced South Africa’s first Olympian in this discipline, and now added our very own BMX-focused park [SkyLab Skatepark] to the mix.”
The Amateur Division saw new up-and-coming riders compete, with Sean Fulton taking first place with a score of 75.33 points. Fulton impressed the judges with his array of tricks, including a 360 over the box jump, table tops, and a toboggan on the quarter pipes.
Fourways’ very own Sinjin Caromba took second place, with Stefan Heynes claiming third.
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In the Pro Division, Jenna Byrnes showcased her progression, including a backflip, turndown, 360, and barspin into her run, to be crowned the 2025 South African champion.
Vincent Leygonie dominated the Pro Men’s category, laying down the best run of the day with tricks including a transfer tuck no-hander, backflip tuck no-hander over the big box, and flair on the quarter pipe.
The Best Trick competition saw a battle between Malcolm Peters and Vincent Leygonie, with Peters landing a backflip double tailwhip over the big box to claim the prize.
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Van der Spuy said this type of sport was growing in South Africa, adding that the tournament had provided a platform for local riders to showcase their skills and encouraged progression and growth of the sport.
“This is adding to the encouragement of progression and growth of BMX Freestyle in South Africa- a core focus of what Park Lines is about.”
The 2025 Park Lines BMX Tournament results were as follows:
Amateur:
- First Sean Fulton – 75.33 points
- Second Sinjin Caromba – 67.00 points
- Third Stefan Heynes – 55.66 points
Pro Women:
- First Jenna Byrnes – 40.33 points
Pro Men:
- First Vincent Leygonie – 82.00 points
- Second Morgan O’Kennedy – 62.50 points
- Third Nkosinathi Nkosi – 61.00 points.
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