Premium rider Josh de Reus interview. 'Adrenaline seems to be a pretty good pain killer'. Pics by Mackay

Feb 27, 2015

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Josh de Reus
Age: 21
Hometown: Cambridge, New Zealand
Sponsors: Premium, BMX.CO.NZ, Verve

Your last name sounds Dutch (we're based in The Netherlands). Do you know what your last name means?
Josh: My dad came from Holland yeah but I have never been there and don't know what it means aha.

The Nitro Circus is in town, are you going to see the show?
Josh: Maybe. I have seen it before but maybe I will try go again.

You mentioned that the first rider you met was Paul Langers. He just set a new long distance record jumping his BMX. How different is his riding from yours?
Josh: He's a boss. Well I mostly ride street so pretty different, but ah we still have the same idea have fun an be happy riding your bike

Do you hit up other riding spots than just the streets sometimes?
Josh: I ride some parks for sure an I get down on trails! I like whatever really just riding my bike is what I like! But to film, street.

What is it that you like to ride most on street. Rails, ledges, banks, walls?
Josh: Anything really but can't beat a good ledge or a rail.

Are you part of the freecoaster crew now?
Josh: Haha Yup! Shout out Conner Lodes for that!

What hub do you use?
Josh: Demolition Rotator

Street riders don't always wear the full protection kit. Do you ever wear anything?
Josh: Nah nothing, I like to feel like I can ride whenever without having to "get ready " you know?

Dealing with the pain rather than riding the next day?
Josh: I usually just ride it out, adrenaline seems to be a pretty good pain killer, plus I stay healthy so that helps to be able to be on it everyday.

Do you ride with music in your ears?
Josh: If alone! If I'm with some homies nah! Maybe if I'm trying to film. Depends on the situation.

What music are you listening to?
Josh: I listen to some 90's hip hop, Wu tang, Mobb deep ya know, or Mac Miller Joey bada$$ or like psychedelic rock, when I'm chilling anything! Jazz Blues, Reggea I like all music!

How was the Montreal trip with the Premium boys?
Josh: Montreal was a dream come true for me so can't thank everyone enough for the opportunity! Dope spots, cool crew. Just chilling hanging out.

Are you filming clips for something in particular at the moment?
Josh: Yeah I'm filming a Premium Vid so keep a look out for that, been working on it for a while now.

When's the next trip for you?
Josh: Think I am going to NewYork in June maybe..

Thanks to: Thanks to FATBMX for the interview. Pics by Colin Mackay