My name is Arnaud MALTHIEU, I m 23 years old, I’m from Limoges a small town in the middle of France and I’m actually studing architecture in Barcelona for one years. I ride for Alternatif Shop, Savakas and Superstar bmx.
Speed: I ride bmx since 4 or 5 years. Before that I rode downhill mtb, and I think that's why I always try to ride fast, and do some gaps. I like whatching riders like Josh Stricker, Tony Cardona and Garret Reeves, especially for their speed
and awesome lines.
Terrain: For me riding curbs or flat rails is a little bit boring, most of bmx riders do only technical and street tricks it’s a shame because bmx is not only that. Riding bmx is one of the best way to spend good time and try to do some fun stuff with my bike.
Architecture: I’m lucky to study architecture because I can mix my vision of bmx against my vision of architecture and see differently the place like skateparks or streets spots. Many skaters wrote and worked on relation between riders and space. It’s a good way to propose space which are not only skatepark or public space but hybrid space for riders and people, and also try to evolve the sport. That’s what I try to do with the crew of Alternative Shop, their ass
ociation Session libre have a wood bowl indoor and a skatepark outdoor in Aurillac, France and they want to enlarge their complex with a concrete bowl.
Hobbies: Besides bmx I like to see exhibitions, listening music, travel to see new countries, have fun with my friends, drink, have a party, all the things to spend a good time.
Pics by Pierre Mercier and Thomas Borie