BMX Support Group hits Eindhoven. Kevin Peraza meets with riders.

Feb 19, 2019

Written by Bart de Jong

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The BMX Support Group visited Eindhoven on a Monday night. People going through a bad time could share their sad stories of being addicted to drugs or alcohol, losing their jobs, hitting rock bottom and simply needing a shoulder to cry on. Actually it wasn't anything like that. Kevin Peraza, Sergio Layos and Courage Adams had made it to town to ride with the locals and to promote Kevin's new BMX shoe. The round circle talking session was more of a live interview with KP himself and those present used the time to ask Peraza anything they wanted. The interest for his new shoe was definitely there and Kevin explained how they've been testing the new sole for a year and a half and how stoked he is to get a signature shoe. The vibe was positive and no sad stories were shared and

after the support group session it was time to lace up some shoes and put them through the test at 040BMXPARK/Area51.

Monday nights are generally big at the park for BMX and also this session didn't disappoint. The entire Dutch team was present and also a big crew from Belgium made it over including Kenneth Tancré and Arnaud Dubois. From Germany Lennox Zimmermann made the trek over to ride with Sergio, Kevin and Courage and also Markus Reuss, Wilke, Kujawski and Jandt joined the session.

While Courage Adams hit up the street part of the park with Frank Nabuurs, Anne Hofsink, Jack Nieraeth, Joerie Veul and Michel Dijstelblom, Sergio Layos was found in the bowl with Sem Kok and Kenneth Tancré. It was crowded over in the park section with Kevin Peraza putting on a show without even trying. He took turns with Tom van den Bogaard, Daniel Wedemeijer, Jari Roggeveen, Pim Scheers, Levi Weidmann, Niels van Maren, Tobias van der Linden and many others. Kevin disappeared for a chill session in the XS section but that didn't last long. He was joined by 15 others instantly who did not want to pass up the opportunity to ride with the Vans rider. And Kevin loved it, had a constant smile on his face even though he skipped a full night of sleep making his way over to The Netherlands from the USA.

The first Support Group session in Eindhoven was a success. Tomorrow the Vans crew will fly to Lyon for session number 2 followed by session 3 on Wednesday at The Source in Hastings and the last one at The House Of Vans in London. If you feel depressed, join one of the sessions. It will cheer you up. Guaranteed.

BdJ