Name: Lucas Kneubuehler
Age: 24
Hometown: Basel-City, Switzerland
Sponsors/hook-ups: 48SBMX-Shop
When did you first hear about the Simple Session? Lucas Kneubuehler : Back in 2008 online.
Did you have to look on a map to find out where Estonia actually was? Lucas Kneubuehler : I vaguely knew where it is but I had to look it up on a map again to make sure!
Now you’re on the riders list, how does that make you feel? Kneubuehler: It feels amazing! Because I know, in a few weeks I’ll be riding on the same spot with all these amazing bmxers! ..aight!
What was your first impression when you saw the drawings of the 2014 course? Lucas Kneubuehler: It looks great. It’s a good mix of street and park obstacles! Can’t wait to see it in person.
When do you first get to ride the set up? Any obstacle in particular that you want to hit up first thing? Lucas Kneubuehler: Everything looks good… I don’t know yet!
Making finals will be tough in a strong field like this. How do you see your chances? Lucas Kneubuehler: Ha… I really don’t know. There are so many good riders on the list yo!
With the live webcast thousands of people will be watching you ride, plus about 2000 pretty girls will be there in person. Are you getting nervous yet? Lucas: I’m not a nervous guy usually. I’ll be fine with some music in my ears.
Who is your pick for first place this year? Lucas: Garrett Reynolds man..
Do you have any people you want to thank for making it to Simple Session 2014? Lucas Kneubuehler: Stefan Lantschner, Michel Carmona, Risto Kalmre.