Bestwick, Ortiz, and Reynolds win in another successful Portland Dew Tour

The Dew Tour 2009, took over Portland and the Rose Quarter once again August 13th through the 16th, celebrating their five year anniversary. Whether it was Craig Mast’s attempt at a front-flip tailwhip in BMX park, or Bucky Lasek’s 360 grab in skate, the Dew Tour in Portland had something for everyone.
Other than watching athletes compete, Dew Tour created an experience that appealed to all age groups and interests. With the large part of the event taking place outside the Rose Garden arena, fans were able to mingle through the multiple booths of video games, food, and autograph sessions, as they worked there way towards the events. Wendy’s was a main sponsor of the tour this year, as they gave away free 1/4 lb. hamburgers and frosty samples.
Dew Underground was once again a significant part of the weekend, as it brought a taste of Portland to the internationally known tour. Local art galleries, and radio stations were present along with Fuel TV. Each of these components made the Portland Dew Tour 2009 a party just as much as a bike, skate, and moto event.
LMFAO headlined a concert this year as each stop the Dew Tour makes has a different group of artists performing. Known for their party like shows, LMFAO kept Dew fans pumped and ready begging for more.
As the tour came to a close, top athletes showed what they could do. Jamie Bestwick won the BMX vert crown, Garrett Reynolds won the BMX Park and Chaz Ortiz won the Skate park finals. One winner who got hundreds of fans excited was Ryan Decenzo who took home the honors of best trick in the skateboarding department. Dew Tour officials revamped a stair rail behind the Rose Garden arena, where competitors each took shots at landing the best trick they could off the rail and onto the concrete below. Decenzo, the winner took home $2500, but each athlete had the chance to take home cash depending on the trick, and the crowds response.
Dew Tour 2009, finished up Sunday with the finals for BMX Park. The Dew Tour in Portland was once again a success, and don’t miss out next year when the competition gets even more heated and the tricks get more intense.

Click here to see the skate park finals with champion Chaz Ortiz:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P3wTsIZGOg