Rob: Well back in the day I won the CFB year end park jacket. Got 2nd at a few king of dirt comps, 6th place in street at the X-games, 2nd place in street at the Nokia Fise event, 3rd place in street at the Dew Tour.Do you like life under the radar or are you looking forward to get more into the picture?
Rob: I don't mind it either way, as long as I'm having a good time with my friends riding, I'm happy.
You went to France for the first time last summer, are you looking forward to do more international travel?
Rob: I'm really looking forward do to more traveling overseas this year. I had such a good time in France, I would love for those good times to continue.
Rob: I'm really looking forward do to more traveling overseas this year. I had such a good time in France, I would love for those good times to continue.
What can people expect from Rob Darden when he gets ready for the final at a street contest?Rob: That I'm having a good time! Whatever happens, happens.
Where do you usually ride dirt?
Rob: I don't really ride dirt. We had some trails here in Greenville last year, but the woods that were around the jumps were torn down. I ride more dirt at contests then I do anywhere else, which sucks because riding dirt is my favorite.
Rob: I don't really ride dirt. We had some trails here in Greenville last year, but the woods that were around the jumps were torn down. I ride more dirt at contests then I do anywhere else, which sucks because riding dirt is my favorite.
Do you find it easy to combine riding both Park/Street and Dirt?Rob: Riding both dirt and park at comps is what I have always done, I think it would feel weird to just ride one. They are both so fun for me, I couldn't sit back and watch my friends ride something that looks so fun.
How's life in North Carolina these days with all the team mates around?
Rob: Life in Greenville right now is the best. Between the skate park getting rebuilt, Ryan's new place, Dave's place, all my friends and girlfriend I couldn't be happier.
How's "The Unit" (Ryan Nyquist's park)?Rob: The Unit has to be one of the best places to ride. There is so much to figure out, it is endless! That's all I can say about the Unit. You will see what I mean when you go.
Where's your focus going to be in 2006?
Rob: I'm focusing on doing as much as possible, contests, traveling overseas, road trips, filming. Anything and everything. If I have the chance I'm going to take it. It's all about having a good time!
BdJ
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