My 2017: Lara Lessmann (GER)

Dec 20, 2017

Written by Bart de Jong

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My 2017: Lara Lessmann
Hometown: Flensburg, Germany
 Sponsors: Iriedaily, ridetsg

 Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Lara Lessmann: My first event this year might be Butcherjam which takes place in my hometown Flensburg. It's one of the biggest contests in Germany and the only one with a girls class. I've made 2nd place this year and had a super fun weekend together with all the ladies and my homies.  

 How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour? 
Lara Lessmann: Well, I've graduated from secondary school at a Danish school and used my 6 weeks holiday to go to Berlin and ride a lot of BMX together with amazing people. We drove from Berlin to the Fise stop in Budapest, after Budapest I stayed one week longer in Berlin. I realized that I enjoy Berlin a lot and decided spontaneously to move to Berlin. I live in Berlin for 4 month now, I do my highschool and have a lot of time to ride BMX.   

What was the best event you went to this year that gets your vote? 
Lara Lessmann: There were many good events I visited this year. I love all German contests but I think Fise in Budapest was the best event cause of the good atmosphere and awesome people. It's always

good to meet new people from all over the world.

   What contest placing were you stoked on this year? 
Lara Lessmann: Definitely about my 1st place at the Fise UCI Worldcup in Budapest. I've never rode with so many girls and it's always good to have the chance to ride with so many amazing girls together.   

What trick/move were you happy to pull for the first time this year? 
Lara Lessmann: I've learned many cool tricks this year. But I was very surprised about landing my first tailwhip.

What BMX move stands out the most to you that somebody did this year? 
Lara Lessmann: The massive 720 double tailwhip from Kyle Baldock at X-Games.     

Who had the best looking bike in 2017? 
Lara Lessmann: I think Kriss Kyle had the best looking bike because it is always looking clean
  
Who had the best video/video-part that stuck out to you? 
Lara Lessmann: Bruno Hoffmann - Devils Voice  

What was your worst injury in 2017? 
Lara Lessmann: I've smashed my knee 2 months ago and it still hurts sometimes. I’m pretty sure this is my worst injury this year...

Worst thing that happened while you’re on the road?
Lara Lessmann: I was very scared when I was flying back from China. The plane had turbulences during the flight, it was terrifying.

How many flat tires did you have the past 12 months?
Lara Lessmann: Too many.

Best meal you had?
Lara Lessmann: I've tried sushi for the first time and I didn’t know that it could be so delicious.

Best party you visited in 2017?
Lara Lessmann: The party is coming soon..

Raddest person you got to hang out with this year?
Lara Lessmann: I've met many cool people this year. It would be really hard for me to pick one specific. But I’m very happy to have Tobias Wicke by my side.

Best thing you saw in 2017?
Lara Lessmann: I’ve been in China about 1 month ago. Me and my friends went on a rooftop of a tall building in the center of Chengdu. I was able to see the whole city from the top. It was beautiful.

Plans for 2018?
Lara Lessmann: Having fun, travel to many different countries, finish my school, avoid to get injured.