Harry Main interview on FATBMX from 2006. Talent in the UK: Harry Main. By Roy.

Oct 03, 2011

Written by Bart de Jong

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The number of articles on FATBMX is going through the roof. There's so much on the site. Use the Search block to find what you're looking for. Here's an old Harry Main interview we came across, from 2006, before he had any sponsors. Do you think you'll be in the same boat as Harry in 5 years from now? It might just happen. Keep going at it.

Liverpool is known for having one of the biggest skateparks in the UK Rampworx which has a lot of talented riders Harry Main 15 years of age which is one of them. He has 720's, flairs, 360 Tailwhips and much more wired and the chances are that this kid is going to been seen a lot more in the future of bmx.

Hi Harry, do you remember what it was that got you interested in bmx? One of my friends told me about

Rampworx skatepark so I got my dad to take me there.

How long have you been riding bmx for now? About 2 or 3 years now.

Which discipline do you ride in bmx? Mainly I ride park, usually Rampworx or Ruff Ride but in the summer I ride a bit of trails.Have you had any injuries on your bike up to now? Yeah, broke my foot and my collar bone.

Who are your inspirations in bmx? Dave Mirra and Ryan Guettler

What big tricks do plan on learning over the next few months? Front flips, 360 backflips

What is your bike set up? At the moment I am riding a 21 inch Premium Products frame which is really nice to ride

Do you have any plans as to bmxing this year? I am hoping to enter NASS and Etnies Backyard Jam

You mention that you haven't rode a foam pit yet, Do you plan doing so? I would like to ride foam but with there not being many in the UK, it's hard to get to.

Where is your local skatepark? My local skatepark is Rampworx. It's such a massive place, also there are always great sessions going off in there.

Do you agree with brakeless riding? I totally agree with brakeless riding, there has been a time when I went for a big transfer I took my brakes off so there was no going back.

What are your goals in bmx? To enjoy myself riding my bike.

Would you like to go to Woodward Camp over the next few years? Woodward Camp is such an amazing place. It's just getting the time and the money to go there, but I do hope to go in a few years.

Finally, anyone you want to thank? Any shout outs? I would like to thank my Mum and Dad for helping me with money to get parts for my bike, my girlfriend Natalie for being there for me, and my friends for encouraging me with my riding.

By Roy