My 2017: Kenneth Tencio

Dec 09, 2017

Written by Bart de Jong

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My 2017.The year is almost over. Time to reflect on the past 12 months. Read the 2017 experiences of Costa Rica's Kenneth Tencio.

Name: Kenneth Tencio
Hometown: Cartago, Costa Rica
Sponsors: Red Bull, Eastern Bikes, G-Shock, Pasion MX, Kymar, NM nuevo mundo

Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?

Kenneth Tencio: I started with the Simple Session, always a rad contest to go to. I got 8th place.

How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Kenneth Tencio: Not that long, the longest trip was around 2 weeks, hitting 2 contests in Europe.

What was the best event you went to this year that gets your vote?
Kenneth Tencio: X-Games Boise, was such a good experience, I enjoyed my riding like never before.

What contest placing were you stoked on this year?
Kenneth Tencio: Wasn’t my best contest year but I was really stoked on my riding in the Nitro Games, Qualifying in 3rd, Budapest Fise 7th, and my Simple Session result finishing 8th.

What trick/move were you happy to pull for the first time this year?
Kenneth Tencio: I am stoked on the one hand rocket frontflip that I pulled during my last run at Nitro Games Qualifier

What BMX move stands out the most to you that somebody did this year?
Kenneth Tencio: Andreev Kostya always comes with something crazy.

Who had the best looking bike in 2017?
Kenneth Tencio: I love my yellow Eastern bike that was shining on the courses.

What was your worst injury in 2017?
Kenneth Tencio: I had a couple this year, actually I am hurt right now, but my mind is ready and I am recovery faster

Worst thing that happened while you’re on the road?
Kenneth Tencio: Nothing especial, but I hate when I feel home sick

How many flat tires did you have the past 12 months?
Kenneth Tencio: I would say around 15, haha.

Best meal you had?
Kenneth Tencio: China food haha, kidding

Best party you visited in 2017?
Kenneth Tencio: Not really a party boy, I can’t even remember the last time I was at a party.

Raddest person you got to hang out with this year?
Kenneth Tencio: Jake Leiva is my partner.

Best thing you saw in 2017?
Kenneth Tencio: My wife when I was about to get married haha.

Plans for 2018?
Kenneth Tencio: Nothing especial, focus on doing my best.

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