Corey Bohan interview

Nov 27, 2007

Written by Bart de Jong

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Australian Corey Bohan has been on top of the Dirt Jumping charts over the last couple of years and somehow doesn't come across as a competitive person. He's got styles for miles and mixes tricks up. He's got no problem with doing spins in the opposite direction and 9 out of 10 times he's got a smile on his face at the bottom of the course. Corey likes to surf, hang out with his family and mates and the Giant rider likes to ride good courses. What else is he into? Just read on for an interview with Corey Bohan.

-Is this the time of the year when you start thinking about being in Australia?
Dec is the time when I usually head home. I'm in the States for a long time and it's good to get home and hangout with family and friends. Plus summer is well underway so I get to surf everyday and come home to home cooked meals from the family. Life is good in Aus.

-How often do mates from Australia visit you in Corona, California?

My house is never empty. I have a lot of really close friends from Australia and they usually come stay for a month or so whenever they can, so it's kind of random times but they're fun to have out here.

-What do you miss most about Australia when you're in Corona?
I would say family and friends. I’m really close with everyone and sometimes it's hard when you're down or just pissed at life and you want to be with them. I miss our beaches and warm water, I have an awesome crew back home that I surf with.

-With Australians Cam White, Dillsy, Parslow, McCann, Guettler, MacKay, (Searls, Cooper & Grosser) all spending time in the USA, is there any talent left in Australia?
Australia is full of great riders, there’s other riders that come and go from the States undetected that are f-ing sick! Rusty is one rider that if you see ride, you're like F@%K. There is a whole bunch of talent ready to ride their arse off.

-You've been with the Mosh/Giant camp for a long time now. You must like it there?
Giant is unbelievable. I have been riding for them for 6 years and they have been like a huge family for me. I have seen and been a lot of places and I owe a great deal of it to them. I couldn’t be happier with Giant.

-Do you keep track on how your signature bike sells?
No not really. I'm stoked on the bikes for 07/08 so maybe I will keep track now.

-Winning the Nora Cup four years in a row, how much does that do to you?
Nora Cup is a real privilege to win. It’s just a good feeling to know that fellow riders are stoked on me and my riding. It's more important than any contest win that’s for sure.

-For instance: There are three lines at a dirt jump contest. One rider does the most amazing tricks but only uses one line. What's the highest place he should get?
F judging events cause there’s always going to be complaints. It’s best to use the entire course with as many different tricks as possible.

-How do you start working on opposite tricks? Do you think you've got an advantage that you know how to do it in your regular direction or does it feel all awkward like a whole new trick anyway?
I find the more you go at it than the easier it becomes…..I don’t think I have an advantage at all because when I'm trying to do 360 nohanders opposite and I get maybe 3 out of 10 it feels like shit haha.

-What dirt courses did you like in 2007?
Elevation and Dew Tour Salt Lake City.

-What course did you hate in 2007?
Dew Tour Baltimore for a few reasons.

-Empire of Dirt, how good did that look before rain destroyed the event?
When I rocked up and got to lay eyes on the course running down the paddock I was excited. The whole set up was fresh and brand new. Berms, grind ledges, dirt quarters, 6ft spine etc……it all was linked and looked so good. The weather sucked dogs balls and the event never got underway so I'm ready to get back in 08 and ride it.

-Having a good time seems to be high on your agenda. Pick your routine:
a) Party before qualifying
b) Party after finals
c) No partying for me
d) Party all the time

(d) Life’s too short too not have a goodtime.

-Looking forward to:
Australia, Camping, Surfing, Riding our trails in CA.

-Last words/thanks:
Thanks to family and friends. My sponsors. Keep it fun.