vibes! That is a serious chill day on the beach and we meet all the boys for a good evening session. That’s Pura Vida! We also toured on a spring break beach style with lots of American who discover life for the first time. It’s on Tamarindo beach that Luis and Pablo takes us in his big 4x4 Monster truck style. We celebrated as it should be the anniversary of Nico in a Jamaican style. He will come out changed. After a massage on the beach and sunset phew, we went back to Nicoya knowing that some of us stayed on the beach... It is time to go to San José, the capital of Costa Rica where a park contest and the famous Ticos jam are expected. We thus arrive in the big city. The flat jam is ready to start and more than 50 riders are hot. The Ticos Jam is a amateur and expert contest. Guys come from everywhere, from Mexico to Panama, they just represent their country. We had already seen the top riders in Costa Rica but we fall on a crew from Panama who rocks the house. The level is amazing, guys follow the trend and provide the most tricks on a hard floor quite slippery. On my side, I could not do it with a light bike, the bike does not fit on this floor. But a guy in completely crazy! A Mexican. The guy go without cheating, its ways in spinning nohand thoroughly and it works. This is Miguel Martinez, he is crazy but such a good guy. A treat to see. He provides a crazy qualifying run. Thanks dude!
Others from Panama, safer, are also part of the party. Costa Rican don’t say their last word This is the party, everybody send it heavy. As a judge, it is a sight I see. The flat still has good days ahead... What an atmosphere! Riders who ride for pleasure. I had forgotten this concept. A strength to stay with guys who ride for sponsors and shows - I’m belonging to them I guess, you almost forget the true values of bmx freestyle. Europe and the U.S. have much to learn from these countries. It is logical that Panama has won this contest with Jorge Vasquez in a clean and efficient run in front of Gilberto Perez most original but too rough. Jonathan Venegas is not too far but it was not enought for the judges. Also note the name of Jaime Perez who will come out soon. And many others that deserve to be a little more under the spotlight. But the result does not matter, everyone win in this kind of contest without big price money. No pro, no stress, no tangled... Return to Paris will be hard, not to mention the coldness and the dick head. The Pura Vida will be missed probably. The simple life between the Pacific and the Caribbean. No stress, no war, peace and happy. Thank you guys, thank you Luis, Pablo Esteban, all Streeters in Nicoya, all flatlanders from Mexico to Panama, Imperial beer, and Black Cat fan club. Hasta la vista! Will be back in 2014! We will learn Spanish, Salsa and here we go again...
ticos jam family
Jaime Pérez from Panamá
Miguel Martínez from México