moment, I thought I'll be here one day riding also!
Biggest crash you've ever seen on a BMX?
Matias Aura: Honestly I can't remember a really bad crash, so I have to say Finnish flip master sender Antti Rissanen at Stadi Session 11. He went for a cashroll over the boxjump and landed straight on his back. I would have been done after that, but he just got back up and sent it again!
Have you ever eaten fastfood for a month straight?
Matias Aura: Almost. I usually eat pretty healthy, but on trips I would be a loner if I wouldn't eat burgers, haha.
Have you ever totaled a car?
Matias Aura: No.
Did you ever get a fine for riding BMX?
Matias Aura: Luckily not.
What's your nickname?
Matias Aura: Matsu
Who is the biggest legend you've seen at your local park?
Matias Aura: I would say our local legend is Mikko Leppänen. But the best rider I've seen at the park ever is propably Adrian Malmberg. We had a sesh there the day before Stadi Session 11.
Last time you rode stoned/drunk?
Matias Aura: Malaga, January 2016.
Have you ever been caught by the police?
Matias Aura: No.
Worst BMX injury you've had?
Matias Aura: I broke my hand four years ago, it healed fast (5 weeks) tho.
Highest amount you paid for luggage?
Matias Aura: I've never payed high/extra amounts so Norwegian's normal 20€/bag.
Stoked to be going to Simple Session?
Matias Aura: Of course! It's a dream come true to get a chance to ride!
Thanks to: Antti and Mikko at Signature BMX and to my parents for being super suportive since day one!
Name: Matias Aura
Hometown: Espoo, Finland
Sponsors: Signature BMX
Instagram: matiasaura
What's your best Simple Session memory?
Matias Aura: Every SS where I've been have been sick, but I would say the first time I stepped into Saku Suurhall in 09. It was the first time I've ever seen pro riders to ride live and at that
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