Simpel Session Ridaz part 18: Greg Illingworth

Jan 21, 2011

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Greg Illingworth
Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
Sponsors: Mr Price, Mongoose, Monster Energy, SNAFU

Now how much are you looking forward to the Simpel Session event?
- I've been wanting to hit Simpel Session for a few years but it never happened for some or other reason.... I am so so so amped to finally be able to go!

How many times have you been before?
- This is my first time

Does your bike have some new sponsor stickers for 2011 that you want to show off in Tallinn?
- Well I am now riding for Mr Price instead of Red clothing... they are under the same company but a slight shift in marketing has

happened. Still with Mongoose, Monster, and SNAFU

What was your first impression when you saw the 3D drawings of the Simpel Session course for 2011?
- Blown away! I love skateparks and I love street so to see a good mix was rad. I also really like going fast and doing gaps so I guess the big layout is awesome for me.

When are you getting there?
- I arrive in Tallin on the 4th

Are you spending some extra time in Tallinn? and if so, what have you planned on doing besides riding the contest?
- I was meant to head straight to Portugal after Simpel Session for a Mongoose trip but that's been postponed and my ticket home is from Germany on the 17th... so I'm kind of just going to wing it and see what happens. I'll probably end up chilling in Amsterdam for a bit with some friends and then go to Berlin for a few days.

Who are you looking forward to see at the event?
- I always look forward to seeing the riders that I've met on trips before, so it's gonna be rad to hang out with all those dudes again. Also looking forward to partying and riding with some fresh faces.

Will you be nervous when you drop in for your run in front of a few thousand screaming girls?
- I'm pretty used to that so NO... ha ha

Are you ready for the after-parties?
- Are the after-parties ready for me????

If the right obstacle is there, what trick are you going to try for the first time in a contest?
- I just wanna go fast!