Vans Announces New Riders to Vans BMX Team

Vans is thrilled to announce the official induction of three new athletes into the Vans BMX program. Professional BMX riders TJ Ellis, Kevin Peraza and Tyler Fernengel join the Vans ranks as part of the 2015 global Vans BMX team.

An established pro for nearly a decade, TJ Ellis brings veteran level dirt jumping talent to the team. TJ’s positive attitude and unique style represent the true Van Doren spirit that continues to inspire the Vans BMX program. Look out for TJ on the April 2015 cover of BMX Plus!.

Kevin Peraza joins the global team after years of success on the Vans Mexico BMX team. Proving his skills as a pro in the international park scene, Kevin’s impressive tech maneuvers steal the show, landing him covers in Ride BMX magazine and top ten rankings in the Dew Tour.

And last but not least, all eyes are on Vans’ newest BMX pro, Tyler Fernengel. With an inventive approach and a fearless gut, Tyler has impressed BMX enthusiasts of many types, all at the mere age of 18! His list of accolades range from 2014 Ride BMX Reader’s Choice to Dew Tour Athlete of the Year, and tops that off with a cover for Ride BMX Magazine.