Biggest crash you've ever seen on a BMX?
Michael Beran: I'm not sure who was it, but some dude was attemping icepickgrind on street rail, but his peg stuck under rail and he hit his head in ground. It was that fast, that it looks like he cracked his head in half... no helmet worn at that moment. I hope he is still alive... So please whoever is reading this; when you ride your bicycle, WEAR A HELMET!
Have you ever eaten fastfood for a month straight?
Michael Beran: Thanks to god, no I haven't ...
Have you ever totaled a car?
Michael Beran: Nope ... not yet haha
Did you ever get a fine for riding BMX?
Michael Beran: Yes
What's your nickname?
Michael Beran: Berry
Who is the biggest legend you've seen at your local park?
Michael Beran: Ruben Alcantara, Bmx worlds 2005 in Prague.
Last time you rode stoned/drunk?
Michael Beran: I think I rode every single qualification run hungover in 2008 ... because of warm up party before contest haha, but no more.
Have you ever been caught by the police?
Michael Beran: Plenty of times, but I always get out easy ...
Worst BMX injury you've had?
Michael Beran: ACL - not the injury, but the road to recovery was pretty hard.
Highest amount you paid for luggage?
Michael Beran: I think it was a 100 eur
Stoked to be going to Simple Session?
Michael Beran: Well I'm soo pumped!
Thanks to: Bart for this interview and to every single pro rider from back in the day, because they have build up everything what we have right now ...
- Ruben Alcantara
- Dave Mirra
- Ronnie Remo
- Rob Darden
- Ryan Nyquist
- Ben Hennon
Name: Michael Beran
Hometown: Novy Bydzov, Czech Republic
Sponsors: Red Bull, 34RBMX, Topride.eu, CROPP clothing,
Instagram: michaelberan
What's your best Simple Session memory?
Michael Beran: Every single SS was a big memory for me, but the greatest one was when I almost ended up being first at 2013 and I pulled 360 bikeflip to tailwhip. That year was just one big epicness...
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.