This bike, "Straight
Clowning,"...
This bike, "Straight Clowning," was
completed in memory of Mario Duarte from Neighborhood Dreams
B.C.
Elegants B.C. finished
"Twinkie's"...
Elegants B.C. finished "Twinkie's" bike
especially for this event, dedicating the bike in his loving
memory.
Coming in Second in the
Bike...
Coming in Second in the Bike Sweepstakes
was Isidro Juarez and his "Prophecy 3"
two-wheeler.
Rounding out the Trike
Sweepstakes...
Rounding out the Trike Sweepstakes with a
cool Third Place finish was Isaac and Monique Ramirez'
three-wheeler.
Gene and Cody Bare took
home...
Gene and Cody Bare took home Second Place
in the Trike Sweepstakes.
Angus West did it again,
taking...
Angus West did it again, taking home the
coveted Bike of the Year award for the second year in a
row.
Jesse Prado of Rollerz
Only...
Jesse Prado of Rollerz Only C.C. was
crowned the new Trike of the Year winner.
Now here's "A True
Survivor,"...
Now here's "A True Survivor," Tony
Abraham's '68 all-original NOS Schwinn, built for his two boys
Joseph and Nathan.
Anthony Cisneros of
Elegants...
Anthony Cisneros of Elegants B.C. wanted
to pose for LRB in front of his sweet trike.
When the staffs of Lowrider and Lowrider Bicycle Magazines rolled
up to the gates of Cashman Field Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, we did
so in the prestigious "Aztec Dos" tour hauler. The 18-wheeler hit 15
LRM sanctioned shows and two non-sanctioned shows throughout
Lowrider's 2002 Scrapin' Tour. Rarely taking a break, Lowrider,
along with sponsors Gumout, Quaker State, Nitto, Dayton Wire Wheels,
ShowTime Hydraulics and Thump Records, tried to bring our loyal show
goers and readers nothing but the best that the sport has to
offer.
This year's Super Show was memorable. Cashman Field was ground
zero for the big event where competitors from far and wide in this
great nation showed up to show off their bikes and trikes, all with
one thought in mind... gold. Not just any gold, but the coveted
Lowrider Bike and Trike of the Year awards, as well as the various
other category awards. Once again this year, they were lining up
early to get a great bike spot at the "Sin City" Super
Showdown.
The day started early for all of us preparing ourselves for the
outcome of this important day in lowriding history. Seeing many
familiar faces that we've met throughout the Tour was great, and
stopping to chat was a job in itself; a job enjoyed by the staff.
Surprisingly, a few "big" players in the show circuit didn't make it
this year, one being Fred Madrigal of Legions Bike Club, the
two-time Trike of the Year winner with "Livin' Legend." "Fred Nut"
couldn't attend the show due to technical difficulties and is
waiting to come back next year to regain his title. Another person
who made the show, but not with his bike, was "Wild Suspense" owner
Mario Moreno, who told us that he would finish the bike in time for
next October, keeping everyone in complete suspense for next year's
look. Thanks, Mario!
Two other people were there in spirit with their bikes being
shown by their clubs. The first was Mario Duarte of Neighborhood
Dreams B.C. with "Straight Clowning," which looked great thanks to
his club who finished his ride. Looking just as sharp was the
Smurfs-theme three-wheeler belonging to "Twinkie" of Elegants B.C.
Elegants members finished the task and showed the bike in his
memory. LRB thanks all of those who helped in these two bike
projects because you guys gave your friends a great
tribute.
On a lighter note, reigning Bike of the Year champion Angus West
was there to defend his title to the fullest with his bike "Spawn,"
even with all of the new blood entering the ring to compete for the
award. Proving to be untouchable, Angus took home the gold one more
time with his outrageously popular bike. The battle for Second Place
went down to the wire, however. Isidro Juarez of Rollerz Only C.C.
had a serious contender in his "Prophecy 3" two-wheeler, while
Sebastian Paz of Nemesis B.C. displayed his "Man of Steel," a bike
that couldn't be held back by kryptonite itself. When the winners
were read at the end of the day, both contenders had their fingers
crossed. But then Man of Steel's entry number was called for Third
Place and Isidro was indeed the runner-up in the Bike of the Year
Sweepstakes.
As for the three-wheel class, Isaac and Monique Ramirez placed
Third with their "Excalibur Knight of Honor." This result surprised
them both, since they got bumped up a class, and they received their
trophy with ear to ear smiles. Second Place went to Gene and Cody
Bare, whose cool trike was outscored only by Jesse Prado from
Rollerz Only C.C. Jesse will wear the Trike of the Year crown for
the next year.
Well, it was long and bumpy road this year, but it's finally
over. By the time of next year's Legends Tour, we hope that all of
the "kinks" are ironed out, meaning that the rules can't be changed
on the day of the event, since they're pretty much set in stone as
written in the official rulebook. We can't wait to see what next
year's Tour will bring during the regular show season and at the
grand finale, scheduled once again in Las Vegas. We hope to see you
all in 2003.
Freddy Urias' sweet
trike,...
Freddy Urias' sweet trike, "Dragon's
Defeat," might have been beaten this year, but he'll be back with a
vengeance for next year's tour.
Napoleon Lara from
Chicali...
Napoleon Lara from Chicali Valle B.C.
showed us his wicked two-wheeler, which came all of the way from
Kansas City, Kansas.
Jose Gonzales of
Childhood...
Jose Gonzales of Childhood Dreams B.C.
showed off his clean three-wheeler.
Latoya Gonzales' bike
had...
Latoya Gonzales' bike had us craving some
M&Ms.
Is it "Just My
Imagination"...
Is it "Just My Imagination" or is Abel's
bike from Superior Dreams B.C. super sweet?
Adam Lopez of Oldies
C.C....
Adam Lopez of Oldies C.C. was showing
strong in the outdoor section of Cashman Field.