Tom Stretton Interview

There are a lot of things that can go wrong when doing interviews over the internet. The person may forget they have it in their inbox, the message might not get sent right, or just other random things. In this case, the interview was attempted three times due to it not getting sent back right. However, third times the charm and this is one of those crazy Australian dudes who you know kills it. This is probably the funniest interview just because he admitts to being drunk while doing it and it shows.

Name:
Tom Stretton

Location:
Deception Bay, QLD, Australia

Sponsors:
Tempered Bikes and Harmonybmx.com.au

Years riding:
i dunno…3 4??

Your on the Tempered Bikes team, how are things going with that and is there any signature stuff coming around for you?
yeah its going really welll. im actually pretty drunk right now so i probably sound like a dick but i got in trouble cause this interwiew hadnt been done even though i did it 3 times nd it didnt work any of those times and each one was different but yeah…no signature stuff i dont think. i love you kurt im sorry haha

Is there any filming, road trips, or fun stuff that you have planned with the Tempered crew at all?
we went to gladdy ages ago but now im just chillin. hopefully more roadies soon ehhhhhh Matty!

You seem to kill it on parks, is that your favorite stuff to ride or are you into street and trails also?
Thank you Kurt hah…i used to ride dirt each weekend when i started but that kinda faded…i like riding anything man…park, street, dirt, dick…you know haha….nah park just easy cause theres sooo many here…and its more fun with a million friends on bikes.

You appear to be very dialed when it comes to tricks on your front end of the bike, what are some tricks you could never get sick of?
hangers definitly! and barspins….best feeling ever! and thanks again Kurt.

What are some tricks you get sick of trying to figure out?
TAYBOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSS!!!! fucking style cats….teach me! i lived with the best cunt in the world and i still suck dick.

Who is your typical riding crew and where can you usually be found riding?
Morayfield australia….best dudes ever…drink beers and ride every arvo alllll arvo! Batcho, Kershaw, Danoz, Nato, Cheezy, Ando, Doylo, all the boys lol.

What is it with Australian kids riding like champs? It isn’t normal!
yeah this 12 year old the other week was doing double whips like 80 feet high..its ridiculous! hah but i figure its the same everywhere. you see US kids destroying shit constantkly and i just lost a 50 buy in poker game to 55 with trip queens fucking piece of shit!!

Where are some places you have had the chance to ride over the years?
Basically the best place is Sydney with John and Pigot and all the guys..couldnt wish for more fun…

Where are some places you would really like to ride someday?
ANYWHERE IN US! ANYWHERE IN EUROPE! lol basically anywhere there are sweet people keen to drink, party and shred no handed suicides!

Who are some pros you look up to for influence on your riding?
Definitly CLINT MILLAR. dudes pretty much a fucking God! Dave Dilleward, Nick Cooper, Tobias Wicke and maybe even a little Benn Pigott if hes lucky. Thai party homo…

I couldn’t tell if you were brakeless or not these days, how do you feel about that trend anyways?
im brakeless. have been since ages. i dont care… 2 sets 1 set no set….do a fucking WHEELIEEEEEEE BURN!

What do you think is the most challenging thing about BMX is as a whole?
Waking up on sundays and getting motivated. we’ll se how i go tomorrow.

How do you feel about contests? Do you have any plans to hit up any this year?
fun with heaps of mates but im not a dew tour rat…unless you pay me….thats not gunna happen but!

What do you think you would be up to if you never got into BMX?
Crack….anything life threatening lol

Outside of riding what are you up to?
POKER…missed a 200 dollar bubble about 5 mins a go because i type shit and do internet interviews

I noticed you got some tattoos, do they have any meaning or is it just something that looks cool?
they all have meaning to me but clearly i look like a pretty tough cunt aswell hahahaha im weak and tiny

What is your criminal record like? Are you much of a trouble maker?
haha

If you could spend the day with anyone, alive, dead, fictional, who would you pick and why?
Dude…has to be dave mirra and Matt Hoffamn…im not a fucking homo!

What are some bands you are into and think people should check out?
if i had to say any…Art of War and the amity affliction. different as hell but both killer.

How about movies? Any your really into?
heck yeah….everything. just watched the pick of destiny for like the millionth time tonight..soooooo good!

Who or what are some of the biggest influences in your life?
Mum. best woman alive, hands down!

If you could have any super power, what would it be and why?
Walk through walls and x ray vision..fuck i wonder why!?

Do you spend much time on the computer? What are some of your favorite websites?
hate the computer…this has seriously taken me about 2 months to do this interview…sorry. but check diversitybmx and harmonybmx.com.au. its worth it.

Do you work or go to school at all?
i work when im not sick and i seem to get sick a lot which works out great because i hate work! but yeah, life basically consists of me getting up and thinking wether i should play poker at the casino for a couple of bucks that night or go riding.

What are some things you would like to accomplish in the next few years?
go overseas definitly…guarantee it wont happen but haha. im too lazy to try and make money and i love riding too much to go to work

What is some of the best advice you have ever been given?
dont say sorry more than once!

What can you give out as advice for kids just getting into BMX?
dont quit…if your friends give you shit call just get a big friend to beat the shit out of them and then take their bike. they no longer can rip on you because while they are better on a bike than you…they dont have one to ride…fucking gay kids

Do you have any shout outs or thanks?
thanks for the interview kurt..this time better work cause im fucked and going to bed hhahaha…and thanks Matty from Tempered Bikes…Dudes done so much for me and bmx in general in Australia…your a fucking ledgend and i want you first born

peace xx