tricks and is there any trick you are working on now we’ll be seeing in this year’s contests? Andy: I’m just playing with a lot of front flip tricks. You will just have to wait and see.
I know you are in the US for just a couple of months before you head back to Australia for the Nitro Circus. What kinds of things are you doing while you are here right now? Andy: Just riding as much as I can at Woodward Camp.
There is a lot of buzz about you and your riding right now, especially after the double front flip video dropped. A podium finish certainly isn’t out of the question at any of this year’s Dew Tour stops. What would you do with your winnings should you place at any of the stops?
Andy: I’d save it or maybe use a bit of it for a car over here to get me from A to B.
When you aren’t riding your bike, what kinds of thing do you like to do?Andy: I just chill with mates, beach, play on my computer, watch movies and I don’t know, what ever comes up.
In the US, we think of Australia in terms of kangaroos, wombats, wallabies and dingoes. Just how common is it to see any of these creatures? Is it common to see them as “roadkill” on the side of the road? Have you ever had a run in with any of these creatures?
Andy: Um, not really. The only one out of that list would be the kangaroo. You see them as road kill a bit but only as you get away from the city. As for the others, I’m sure you could find them if you know where to look.
Tell me a little bit about the Australian BMX scene. How is it different than what you’ve seen during your time in the States? Or how is it similar?
Andy: We definitely have the same trends. Brakeless is really big now but there aren’t as many crazy shredders as there are here (in the US). That’s just because we don't have as many amazing parks like there are here.
Who are your favorite riders to ride with? Who are your favorite riders to watch?
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ndy: Well, as an Aussie kid I’ve always looked up to Ryan Guettler but to ride with would be: Daniel Dhers, Anthony Napolitan, Steve McCann and Jamie Bestwick, pretty much anyone I ride with every day.Favorite road food?
Andy: Tim Tams
What are your goals for 2010?
Andy: Have a whole bunch of fun riding my bike and maybe make some money doing it.
Each year, BMX tricks get bigger, wilder and crazier. Look for Andy Buckworth to add to that trend this year. This up and coming Aussie is a rider to watch in 2010.
By: Susan Linerode
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.