BMX UNION

Sometimes when I find people to interview, it is somebody I have never heard about or anything. I think those are the most interesting because you kind of have to do a little research about the person to think of some questions. Well as you know earlier this week Cameron had re-appeared on the BMX scene in a big way, I think every website had linked to his video. So I knew he was somebody I had to find out about, and here it is.

Name:
Cameron Birdwell

Location:
Santa Clara, California

Sponsors:
Solid Bikes

Years riding:
16 years

So you recently just re-appeared and the internet was stoked, did you expect that video to be as big as it was?
No, it surprised me a lot to know that people remembered my name!

Rumors say you hadn’t rode for a while, how long have you been back into it, seemed like you were pretty dialed?
For the last few years I rode about once a month, but since I stopped smoking cigarettes I have been tearing it up at least twice a week.

There was talk you got into some troubles and thats why you disappeared from the BMX scene, is that true at all?
ya man.

So I am assuming your back on the bike and clean or is there still some partying?
Ive been clean for about two years now.

You were in a few videos over the years, what ones and which one was your favorite part?
Transit video! Barry Page, who made Transit 9, told me I could have some time for my own section.. so I threw in street riding. No one ever saw that side of me before, so I busted it out.

Your a legend in california, how weird is it to have so many people know who you are because of BMX?
I really dont think too many people know who I am, just hard core riders who have been around for awhile. But having them know who I am is definitely rad.

Who were some of the dudes you grew up riding with?
Damian (squirrel) Schinella, Kurt (crowbar) Yaeger, Ryan Nyquist, Chad Kagy, Joey Garcia, Oscar Gonzales, Matt Mardesich, Eric Comey, Aaron Norel, just to name a few.

Do you still ride with any of them or is it an all new crew of guys?
Damian, Oscar and Matt mostly. But everytime we ride some other faces show up.

Compared to a few years ago, what do you think of the BMX world in general?
The level of riding is unbelievable. After watching some of Scotty Cranmer’s parts, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. It was nuts man. That kid is amazing.

Somewhere I read that Solid was going to be hooking you up? How did that all come about?
I’ve been great friends with the solid guys for many years, and they float me stuff if I need it.

Do you think you might make a come back on the BMX scene or are you just doing it for fun? (either way its fun but you know what I mean)
Come back? shooot man I didnt go anywhere! haha just kidding. Man, I would definitely like to get a job in the industry somewhere if possible, not so much in the competition side.

What are you rocking for a set up? Is it the same one from a few years ago or did you update with all the weight weenies supply?
50/50. I lightened up a few things, but Im still riding 48’s. Riding a solid killing machine.

What kind of riding are you into, I know you have a lot of trails footage and park stuff you kill on?
Ramps, and dirt.

If you could ride any spot in the world, where would it be and why?
Lake Cunningham park. A huge new park here is San jose,ca that is built but not ridden yet, and doesnt open till middle of april. UNTOUCHED TERRITORY MAN!

Your the only dude I have ever seen do a superman peg grab, when did you start doing those and can you still do them?
I learned them when I was 16 on a dare for a six pack of beer. Can I still do them? I got that shit down!

I am sure this question has no real answer, but what is one trick you cannot do for the life of you?
Any flatland tricks. I just dont have the patience.

Who or what are your biggest influences when it comes to BMX?
Jay Miron, Joey Garcia, and Nyquist, I have a ton of respect for all these guys.

Outside of riding what are some things you are into?
I tear it up at ping pong. Im pimp at gas stopping right at the dollar. and my girl!

It would seem like you and your girl are pretty serious, is there any weddings or anything in the works?
Not yet, but very soon. We are about to get a place together and a dog.

You got some “fresh ink” haha, does the tattoo have any meaning behind it or is it just for looks?
My fresh ink is a JAY bird, on a WELL . Since my first name is actually Jay, and my last name is Birdwell, I thought it was Perfect!

What are some of your favorite movies?
Super Troopers, Shawshank Redemption.

What are some of your favorite bands? any that you think people need to check out?
Im a huge Andre Nickatina fan. Insolence is another great one.

If you could have any super power what would it be and why?
Instant healing power. No explanation needed.

Do you have some favorite websites?
you porn… bang bus.. red tube.. naw just kidding. SJBMX. COM, unevenground.org.

Where are some places you have travelled over the years?
Canada, all the lower 48 states like ten times a piece!

Where are some places you would like to go that you haven’t been yet?
All the places besides where ive been.

What do you do for work?
I sell stuff on ebay. Not illegally! Im looking for a job in the industry though.. know of anything?!

What are some things you would like to accomplish in the next 5 years?
Marry my woman. Have a kid. Good job. Make some new tricks. and travel of course.

If you could spend the day with anybody, alive or dead, who would it be, why, and what would you do?
Id have to say Colin Winkleman. Just to try and talk to him. Such a talented guy.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
Invest, and travel

Who or what are your biggest influences in your life?
Parents,and all my Ride or die homies.

If you could change one thing about BMX what would it be and why?
I wouldnt change a thing.

What kind of advice do you have for people just getting into BMX?
Learn the basic tricks first to form your style, before going for big shit.

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
Thanks to my girl Kelly for typing out my interview, parents, Damian, Crowbar, Comey, Oscar, NA, and Solid bikes.

Anything else you would like to add that I forgot to ask?
Ride HARD or go HOME!

Cameron’s Recent Video on SJbmx.com

Josh Betley is a rediculous dude on a bike. I have been meaning to get an interview with him for the longest time, then I got the random request and I figured it was time. I talked to with Kyle Carlson and we discussed some questions and Kyle sent me a bunch of photos he had of Josh. So all the photos in this interview the credit goes to Kyle. Enjoy the interview!

Name:
Joshua Charles Betley

Location:
Phoenix, Arizona

Sponsors:
Sunday! Bikes, Odyssey, Cerbae, Global Bike Shop, CarlsonCo

Years Riding:
8

In the last year or two you have became a well known dude from your riding, how do you feel about that?
It’s pretty bizarre; I’m still waiting for the babes to recognize me.

What do you think the most unexpected thing is that happened to you in the last year because bikes?
Being in the Washington Post for bike riding when I was in London without a bike. Random and unexpected for sure.

You recently went over to Sunday, what was the reason for leaving Fit?
Fit is a bunch of good guys that make some of the best products in BMX, but it didn’t really work out. After the crew pretty much abandoned in LA with no car and no money, some random dude that worked in the warehouse let me know I need to be careful because it was my “last chance.” I don’t need anyone to do me any favors and I got the impression Fit felt like they were doing me a big favor by occasionally sending me parts and shirts. I guess I just didn’t Fit.

Are you still on good terms with Fit?
For sure; I still have a couple of good friends involved with Fit and recognize that they make awesome products. I work at a bike shop and continue to do a bunch of business with them. I talk to Sean McKinney at least once a week and he’s an awesome dude.

How are things going with Sunday?
Sunday is rad. I’m just on the flow team, but they’ve been good to me. With dudes like Jake Seeley and Alex Magellan on the flow team, it seems wilder than a lot of pro teams out there. They recently took me on a trip to Austin, TX and it was full of good times with some of the most fun people I’ve ever met. Also, the new frame is incredible.

Are you filming for a part in the new Sunday video?
That’s the goal; as I said, I’m only on the flow team so I’m not exactly sure how much they want from me. I’m also working on a couple of other video projects right now so I’m a busy man.

Word on the street is you have a split video with Drew Hosselton soon to hit VitalBMX, how long has that been in the works and where all was it filmed?
It was just an all-street weekend trip to Las Vegas. About two weeks ago, Drew and I were determined to get out there and ride some new street spots and film a quick section, but we both have shit-cars that aren’t exactly road trip friendly. We ended up sending it in my Volkswagon and got lucky. In the two days we were there we filmed a little section for Vital, played some Rock Band, ate at a mexican restaurant that didn’t ID Drew, and got loose on the strip. Kyle Carlson sent me over an early copy of the edit and I’m really stoked on how it turned out; it has a really good feel to it. Hopefully everyone else agrees when it’s out!

What are your plans for 08′, any big trips or contests planned?
Nothing too much contest-wise; SWBMX.com just put on the Phoenix Massacre Online Video Contest that me and some homies were going to film a section for, but it didn’t really work out. I ended up filming some clips in a few hours and that ended up being our entire teams section, hahaha! Soon I’m taking a vacation with my family to Hawaii and possibly joining some of the Sunday crew in Barcelona.

Where are some of your favorite places you have had the chance to travel to?
Austin, San Francisco, everywhere I’ve been in Europe (Netherlands, Poland, England, Germany, Czech Republic, France); there are so many crazy cities with so many differences.

Where are some places you would really like to go to that you haven’t been?
Australia and Japan.

If you could only ride one spot for the rest of your life, where would it be and why?
A good set of trails. That seems like the most beneficial.

If you could only do one trick for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
Nose wheelie; every time you do a long one it’s an overwhelming joy you can only experience from that trick. It feels like you’re defying physics or something and you’ve unlocked the magic secret.

How in the hell do you do those hand jam things?
Very painfully. I tried doing a straight one of a 1/4 for like an hour and all I got was a bruised torso and one pulled I wasn’t super stoked on.

How do you hang five/nothing so well? What is the trick to those?
There was a time when no one in my area rode much so I just went out in my front yard and dialed ’em in. The key is a good connection with your ass on the seat and controlling it with your arms.

How do you feel about brakeless riding? Could you ever ride brakes again?
I don’t even think about being brakeless or not; it just feels natural to me. I could go back to it if there was a brakes trick I really wanted to do, but that seems unlikely. I’m not a crazy brakeless-nazi like some, I just prefer to not have them.

What was the first moment you knew you wanted to be riding bikes for as long as you can?
When I landed a 360 out of the flyout by my house. It was over at that point.

What is one trick that you cannot do for the life of you?
Barspin to Footjam. Fuck that trick.

What do you think you would be doing if you never picked up a bike?
Rockin’ out with some band.

What are some things you would like to accomplish in the next few years with riding?
I would like to keep riding, keep having fun, and somehow do a nose wheelie to tailwhip.

Do you have any signature stuff coming from your sponsors?
CarlsonCo has a full line of signature JB items coming out.

How are things going with Carlson Co anyway’s?
Kyle and I talk on an almost daily basis and sometimes we discuss t-shirt designs or who’s getting dropped/picked up; a year or so has gone by and nothing has really happened, but it’s still the best company in BMX.

Outside of BMX what are some things you are into?
Eating mexican food, riding my fixed gear road bike, chillin’, random adventures, and any sort of fun activities. I’m a big fan of fun.

What is it with you and dating a stripper?
All girls are strippers, some just do it for money.

Aren’t you currently living with a stripper?
Yeah, my roommate’s girlfriend. There is so much bullshit with that; I don’t even want to touch that subject.

Have you ever had to perform a homemade abortion?
Wow, this could ruin me! I’m just going to lie and say no. Definitely not.

If you could spend the day with anybody alive or dead, who would it be and why?
Jesus. A lot of people like that dude, I want to see if he’s all he’s hyped up to be.

Who is Eli from France and are you guys still talking?
Eli is this random dude we met at the catacombs under Paris. His dad is the vice president of Gucci and he’s a flaming homosexual who sells coke. Kyle Carlson let him buy him lunch and drinks, but I was too creeped out. You meet some really interesting people when you travel. I haven’t spoken with Eli since that day, but I’m sure he’s kicking ass; selling blow and blowing dudes…… hahaha.

What are some of your favorite movies? Riding and Non-riding wise.
In no specific order: Donnie Darko, Joe Dirt, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Ong-Bak, and Initial D.

What are some of your favorite tv shows?
Weeds, South Park, Family Guy, Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Metalocolypse…

What are some bands you are into? Any you would recommend people to check out?
I’ve always been into The Mars Volta, The Decemberists, DJ Shadow, Modest Mouse, Deltron3030, The Arcade Fire, Vitalic, The White Stripes, Jethro Tull, David Bowie, and The Moving Units. I highly recommend you check out MGMT and Dear And The Headlights.

What are some of your favorite websites?
All the usual BMX sites (Vital, The Come Up, FatBMX, BMXOnline), Myspace, and excellentoral.edu is the site I plan on making one day.

What is your thoughts on marijuana use?
I think the band the streets put it best with their song “The irony of it all.”

You used to rock a mini van, what ever happened to that?
I bought it for $500, drove the living hell out of it, and sold it for $600. It was the most dialed vehicle ever. Now my boy Drew Hosselton has an even better van. Any neighboring Cities needs to watch their sisters, someone’s gonna get pregnant van-style.

Have you ever had a turbo in your car?
I did get this one really dumb girl believe to that the air conditioner controls in my ’92 piece of shit Corolla set off the turbo and the hazard lights were the N.O.S. I hit all the switches and she screamed louder than someone being tortured. It was one of the funniest experiences of my life.

If you could be sponsored by any company that is non BMX related, who or what would it be and why?
Some sort of good food place; I waste all of my money on food. If it was free, I’d be dialed.

Who or what are some of the biggest influences on your life?
The people close to me, my family, my friends, and other riders. Also, the dude Tony Jaa from that movie Ong-bak – Thai Warrior. You tube his name and have your mind blown.

If you won the lottery, what would you do with the money?
Work less, ride more, party harder, slay sluts; you know, what any one of us would do.

Being a pretty popular dude, have you had any stalkers or creepers? Any good stories?
I did have a really creepy old dude come into my bike store and give off some stage five clinger vibes. Other than that I talk to lots of kids on myspace; they ask to how to barspin and hang five and stuff. Nothing creepy.

Word on the street is somebody is trying to murder you! what’s the story behind that?
Saturday morning I woke up early to go ride/film and when I went to load up, I walked out the front door and there was a dead fish hanging in my front yard and another in my backyard. It could be a prank or it could be something serious; either way I’m sort of concerned. If I go out soon, I just want to say thanks to everyone that rides bikes and tell all of my family and friends that I love them and send a last FUCK YOU to Akon. I hate Akon.

If you could change anything about BMX what would it be and why?
Less hate + more unity. We’re all in this together.

What kind of advice do you have for people just getting into BMX?
Have fun.

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
I’d like to thank the number 42, Odyssey for making the best bike parts and helping me out so much, Sunday!, Cerbae Clothing, Global Bikes for employing me for all of these years and letting me take off as much as I want and letting me do this interview on the clock, Mark Losey at Nike 6.0 for keeping my feet fresh, Jim Bauer, Will Stroud and Chad Shack at Nine to Five for being so awesome, All my friends, you guys kick ass, My family for always helping out and Kyle Carlson. He kicks my ass into shape constantly and goes way out of his way to help me out. Thanks buddy, I owe you some Blue moon. Oh, and Blue Moon beer.

Dominik is a super busy dude, hes the guy behind WoozyBMX.com and does a lot of other big projects, this interview took a bit of time to work in but it was worth it. Check it out!

all photos by joern streitbuerger / www.streitbuergerfotografie.de
table top photo by pierre mandt / www.dia-mandt.com

Name:
Dominik Wrobel

Location:
Space

Sponsors at all?
I am lucky to get support from Sunday and Etnies.
Thanks to Bodo at Sportimport, Jim at Sunday and Benni Kopp / John
Povah over at Etnies.

Years riding?
around 12 ?

Your the man beind Woozy, how long have you been doing that for?
for around 6-7 years now.

Do you work at all outside of the website?
i film and edit videoprojects for different companies and media. and do
some layout/graphic jobs here and there.

Did you go to college for web design or anything like that?
i did it for a few years, also worked at a smaller agency real short
but decided i had to start something on my own to be happy. i am lucky
that it worked out.

Do you have any big changes or plans in the works with the site?
the site has been going strong for years. i am happy that some more
companies decided to work with us in 2008. things look pretty good. its
been super fun. we are working on some high quality video content right
now.

How much time do you find to ride?
i try to ride almost every day. even a little curb session can be so
much fun and stress relieving. i need it ! haha !

What was your first experience with BMX that got you hooked?
i guess it was the lovely full chrome 20 inch bike that one of the
local shops in my hometown carried…. i saw it and i had to get it !

What kind of riding do you like to do the most?
carving, street, mini… ah whatever looks fun and i feel like at the
moment..

Are you more into going big or more of a technical rider?
i guess i would have to pick the “technical rider” thing

What are some of your favorite trick and what not?
going fast, manuals – maybe 180 ?

What is one trick that gives you the most trouble?
this is a hard one…. i really dont sit down and try to learn one
trick… to me if it comes natural i am happy if not most of the time i
will skip it…

Where are some of your favorite places you have been able to travel?
spain, japan and poland have been my favourite ones so far….

Where are some places you really would like to go someday?
i still have australia on my list and austin and a couple of places in
the us aswell…. but i am really happy so far….

Who are some of your biggest riding influences?
i guess i have to say the guys in the early baco videos

Any videos or riders you are really digging right now?
everyone that has fun or looks fun is good to me….

Do you find it hard when you go to shoot photos or video to not ride?
sometimes its really hard. i went to berlin to shoot for wethepeople a
few days ago and i really felt the need to ride but if you only have a
few days to shoot and you have to get footage and a company pays you to
do your film job there is really only a slim chance that you will be
able to ride. filming is as much fun as riding to me so its all good. i
am definetly not complaining ! hahaha !

What kind of camera gear do you have? Video and photography
video: i mainly use a HD camera right now , sony fx 1 with century HD
fisheye, also do some stuff with the dvx100a, i have pal and ntsc
equipment so i can film for euro and usa projects. photo: just a digi
quicksnap on iso 800.

What kind of computer do you use, and what photo and video editors do you use?
apple and pc. final cut, premiere, after effects and photoshop

Do you have any other people who help you run the website or is it just you doing a million things at once?
markus wilke helps out a little currently – i am psyched on this, then
a lot of friends and readers send in videos, photos, news, – which i
always love ! thanks to everyone who ever helped out. i really
appreciate it ! but anyway i do a million things at once every day !
haha !

What is the best part about being your own boss?
freedom, i can decide what to do next

What is the worst part about being your own boss?
hmmmmmm ? probably that work never ends.

What do you think you would be doing if you never started BMX?
porn cameraman ? ha ! i dont really know but i guess definetly
something in the videography and design area.

What do you feel about the current state of BMX?
i like it.

What are your plans for 2008? Do you have any big plans?
i am working on a couple of nice videoprojects for different companies
right now. nothing i can talk of right now. just wait and see.

Will there ever be a Woozy DVD?
there were already a bunch out years ago but right now i am
concentrating to push the quality on the net. i found my niche or
whatever you want to call it and its really fun to work in.

Who are some of your favorite people to film and work with?
everyone who doesnt need a million tries to do “that trick” ! hahaha !
just kidding – its all cool. i dont want to mention any names here….
i cant think of anyone who really has been a pain in the ass to film
and work with so..i have been lucky !

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
doing the same but having more fun and learning more positive things

What are some of your favorite movies, riding or non riding?
my head explodes right now….

What are some of your favorite bands?
….. and again….

What are some of your favorite websites?
…. and again !

If you won the lottery what would you do with the money?
i really dont know right now ! can you ask me again tomorrow ?

How many hours would you say you spend on a computer in a day?
this is something i can relate to…. depends if i am out shooting or
not. everything from 5 to 14 hours a day….

What are some of your interests outside of work and riding?
my girlfriend, friends, good food, movies, news, chocolate, art, music

What would your dream car be?
one that runs without fuel

Who or what is your biggest influences in your life outside of BMX?
probably my girlfriend and all my friends and people i work with

Where do you see BMX going in the next few years?
growing and getting more stylish. love it.

If you could spend the day with anybody, alive, made up, or dead, who would it be and why?
cant think of anybody right now…. sorry…..

Do you have a crazy story nobody would ever believe happend to you?
yes i have one that happened to me in tallinn but i am still not able
to talk about it….. sorry…. maybe someday….

Do you have any advice for kids getting into BMX?
yes. have fun and stay away from comments and message boards.

How about advice for starting a website?
just do it if your into it.

If you could change one thing about BMX what would it be and why?
less sh*t talk.

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
thanks to you kurt for the interview. vera, all my friends and family –
i love you, all the websites that link and re-post our
videos/articles, everyone who checks out the site and videos, koln, all
the companies that work with me, chuck norris, bodo at sportimport, jim
c at sunday, povah and benni at etnies.

Anything I forgot you would like to add?
THANKS ! and sorry for freaking all you guys out….its all good. take
it easy…..

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I remember back in the day when I started riding, my brothers friends all had or wanted an STA 500, if you know what that is, then you know of Rick, if you don’t you probably just started riding. Rick is the man behind Standard and has been in the game a while, hes been a big infuence on BMX, especially in the midwest. This interview was a must do.

Name:
Rick Moliterno

Location:
Davenport, Iowa

Sponsors:
None

Years riding?
37

Word on the street is Standard is going to be coming back big soon?
I don’t know about “back” or “big” but we are making huge changes to be better than ever by far. These changes will enable us to better supply riders and shops and therefore promote more so we may appear back and bigger media wise.

You guys are doing all in house, hows that coming along and when can we expect to see it at full force?
It is coming along great. We have already made many improvements over what we were getting from Waterford so I am pretty happy with that. I can pay more attention to detail now with it right here. We should be full force within a month or so. We have already started on our new 125R frames.

Do you have any plans for new frames or anything like that?
Like I mentioned above, there is an all new 125R race frame. We will be restyling all models and creating a few new ones including a new STA and an ultra light freestyle frame and fork for John Rodgers. The new stuff we are working on will blow away anything we have done previously.

Stronger Than All has been out for a little while, how long was that in the works at what did people expect from it?
It was only in the works for a long time because we all slack. I would expect really good riding from a diverse group of styles. Nothing too artsy, just good riding.

Any other big Standard news you care to share?
Everything is currently wrapped up in the in house project. We plan a large expansion of products we offer and improvements all around. Our hands were tied pretty tight for about five years so I am ready to get back to innovation along with quality. I am looking forward to getting out to more events and helping out where I can. We have a couple of real good road trips planned as well.

Rampage closed down a few years ago, I heard you were planning on opening up a new park since the Iowa winters suck?
The Iowa winters sure do suck, especially without Rampage.I do want to open a new and improved Rampage if I have energy left after this project is full speed. I now know we absolutely need an indoor park here for the scene. We not only need it for the winter but to have events, a controlled enviroment, demos, windy days, rainy days, etc.

Wait, why live in Iowa of all places? Do they even have a professional sports team besides Standard?
Iowa has everything a bike rider needs. Pro sports aren’t important to me in deciding on a place to live. We have great spots to ride, a well developed scene with history, a byke company, and some good shops.

What is your typical day like?
I really don’t have a typical day. Each day is seriously different from the one before. With the in house needing so much time and Goodtimes already established, along with riding time, my days are pretty well booked.

Do you have a lot of time to ride?
Not as much as I would like but it is getting better. My neck injury is improving so I am trying to build up some skills agian.

Where are some of your spots you ride since there is snow?
Here inside Standard and at the barn in Iowa City. Sometimes we go to Madison, Wi.

A pretty big outdoor cement park opened up in Davenport about a year ago or so, hows that and is it worth a road trip to ride it?
It is smooth with good variety and is certainly worth a road trip.You could include a few other spots plus Standard is 4 blocks away….always good to see first hand how bikes and parts are made. Goodtimes is a good spot to visit too.

How is your riding now days compared to riding lets say 20 years ago?
Well, I don’t spend 12 hours a day on my bike! 20 years ago I was a paid pro on Haro and riding was all that mattered. Now I don’t get paid, riding is just as important but less of my time us spent on it. In that 20 yeras I have been riding, I started Rampage, Standard, helped start Props, started Goodtimes, and have been an many great road trips.

What is one trick you have never been able to do?
The one I never tried. I figure anyone can do any trick if they honestly try to learn it. Some tricks just don’t go along with a given riders’ style so that can be limiting I guess.

Who are some of the riders you think highly of?
That list would reach into the thousands. I would say every rider that came through or is currently on Standard plus about a thousand others who impress me constantly with innovation, energy, and skill.

What was your first BMX bike?
Home made Schwinn. Leopard banana seat for sure!

What is your current set up?
2004 Bullitt, traditional headset with Ti cups, Sun prototype freecoaster, one brake (rear), two pegs on the right, Profile 170’s, Animal pedals, 28-10.

What is your favorite trip or tour you have ever been on?
They are all good. Every time I am on one I don’t want to go home because it is such a blast. Maybe the best one was the 25 rider UK/ US team trip a couple years ago. It is tough to say. I guess any trip with the UK guys.

What is the hardest part about running a business?
Riding less and worrying about the well being of others.

Outside of work and riding what are you into?
Drag racing has seemed pretty interesting lately. Motorcycles. I am pretty much deep into BMX at the moment so ask me again in 6 months!

Some of your favorite bands?
Too many to list. My answer to this changes as soon as the song changes.

What are some of your favorite websites you check?
I don’t check web sites.

Where are some of your favorite places you have travelled?
England, Colorado, Las Vegas, two lane highways of Iowa, NYC.

Where are some places you would like to go you haven’t been to yet?
Alaska, Austarlia, all over Europe. All over Asia. India.

If you won the lottery what would you do with the money?
Buy a new truck, an Airstream, a Road King, and hit the road with Jessie for a while. We would come back and keep on improving Standard. Build an indoor skatepark. Help clean up some of our neighborhoods in town here. Maybe build a kick ass BMX track.

If you could spend the day with anybody, alive or dead, who would it be and what would you do?
Alive: a carefree chill day with Jess.
Dead: maybe Elvis. Just to see how crazy it was.

Who are you going to vote for Obama, Hillary, or somebody else?
Obama as of today.

If Iowa was condemed because of a massive corn virus and you had to move, where would you move and why?
Corn virus? How far reaching would that be? Is this a trick question? If I could live close, Moline, IL. If far, Somewhere in Colorado would seem likely. Somewhere between Fort Collins and Denver.

After all the years of riding and everything, what hurts the most?
Physically, my neck.

What is your lady situation?
Long term girlfriend. Completely comitted.

What are some things you would like to accomplish in the next few years?
Just keep living healthy and improving.

If you and Chuck Norris got in a fight who would win?
I would of course. He can’t even ride a spine.

What is your favorite food?
Pizza!

What is with Standard and fully automatic weapons?
Nothing. That comes from various art types who seem to think they go with the company.

What is the coolest thing you have shot?
It is pretty fun shooting anything not living.

What kind of advice do you have for kids just getting into BMX?
Have fun riding. Do your own thing. Have your own style. Go everywhere. Try everything.

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
Currently, Jessie, Ryan, Southwick, Roger, the team, everyone that helped get SBC rolling on the business side, all riders that are pushing the riding envelope.

Past, Kurt, TeddEx, C-Dub, JV, all former team riders. Plus many, many others. Nobody can do it alone.

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