Morgan Wade is definitely one to watch for the X Games this year. © Getty Images
X Games Preview: BMX Park
Jul 24 2006 / Los Angeles, CA
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I wonder if there is a big screen in the Greenville, North Carolina town square where everyone gathers 'round and watches all of the local town's folk dominate the sport of BMX at every competition the sport has to offer.
Three of the six invited riders at this year's X Games BMX Park competition reside in Greenville. Dave Mirra, Ryan Nyquist, and Josh Harrington. However, Greenville should be shaking in their boots when they hear the other three riders. Scotty Cranmer, Ryan Guettler, and Morgan Wade.
Cranmer took home the gold in Louisville with a crazy huge front flip. Guettler has been destroying it this year, and everyone is hoping that Morgan Wade takes his practice runs first so that everyone can watch what he's doing and figure out how to use the course in a way that they would have never thought of (no offense guys).
But never count out the Miracle Boy (Miracle BOY? He's been called that for way to long for it to still actually apply.) Dave Mirra will be the returning champion this year, with Scotty Cranmer and Ryan Nyquist defending their number two and three spots respectively.
It'll definitely be a tight pack with everyone riding at more or less the same ridiculously high level, and this event may come down to sheer creativity as it's deciding factor. No matter what the outcome, it will be quite a show - so be sure to check it out.
-Cody Allen
