Red Bull Bargespin Brought the Heat to Miami

Top Ranked BMX Riders Cast Off and Rode the Open Waters

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Dec 16, 2010, 12:30 ET

MIAMI, Dec. 16, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Bull Bargespin was a five-day journey on a floating BMX park with seven of the top ranked BMX riders. Starting in Fort Lauderdale on December 11th at the Winterfest Boat Parade the barge quickly became the crowd favorite and won two awards – Best in Entertainment (Barge) and the Kaye Person Award for spirit of innovation. Following the show stopping kick-off, the team of riders made their way down the Intercoastal Waterway to Miami for the final stop along the American Airlines Arena on December 15th. The fifth day was a slam dunk for the Red Bull athletes who ended their tour of South Florida in front of basketball fans as they prepared to watch the home team take on Cleveland. Despite the record low temperatures, the athletes were able to bring the heat to their performances.

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DJ Irie, the official Miami Heat DJ, joined the crew on the barge and spun the ones and twos and laid down the soundtrack for the athletes to hit the ramps and get some big air as they performed their best tricks. Athletes in the demonstration throughout the week included: Daniel Dhers, Drew Bezanson, Anthony Napolitan, Corey Martinez, Terry Adams and Craig Mast.

Complementary b-roll of the trip can be downloaded at www.redbullcontentpool.com.

SOURCE Red Bull