My 2017: Ryan Nyquist (USA)

Dec 15, 2017

Written by Bart de Jong

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Call him the veteran, or just the most experienced rider out there. But never count him out. The BMX legend continues to ride because he loves it and because he knows he still has it. 2017 is in the books. Bring on 2018.

My 2017: Ryan Nyquist
Hometown: Wilmington, NC. USA.
Sponsors: Haro Bikes, Rockstar, Bell, Vans, CTI Knee Braces

Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Ryan Nyquist: Yes it was Simple Session and it didn’t go that well. Hahaha! A couple small slip ups and I didn’t qualify for finals. Made for a short weekend.

How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Ryan Nyquist: A lot. Maybe 100-150. That’s a lot for me.

What was the best event you went to this year that gets your vote?
Ryan Nyquist: The Vans BMX Pro Cup in Australia was so rad! The vibe and the crowd were amazing!

What contest placing were you stoked on this year?
Ryan Nyquist: This year I wasn’t super focused on placing well. I was more into making my own goals

and seeing if I could achieve them. So my placings weren’t that amazing this year, but I still feel like I had some good accomplishments.

What trick/move were you happy to pull for the first time this year?
Ryan Nyquist: I didn’t even pull it, but I’m still buzzing about trying the 900 in the deep end of the cement bowl at the Vans BMX Pro Cup in Australia. It has been a dream of mine to try one, and for some reason it just felt like the time to give it a whirl.

What BMX move stands out the most to you that somebody did this year?
Ryan Nyquist: The 360 Twix by Justin Dowell was pretty wild. Also most any fakie trick that Pat Casey comes out with.

Who had the best looking bike in 2017?
Ryan Nyquist: Me. Hands down. Hahaha!

Who had the best video/video-part that stuck out to you?
Ryan Nyquist: What’s a video part? Did you mean Instagram post? Hahaha! Because there are so many posts nowadays that could be put into a dvd.

What was your worst injury in 2017?
Ryan Nyquist: I sprained my ankle pretty good in Montpellier this year. Still kinda hurts.

Worst thing that happened while you’re on the road?
Ryan Nyquist: Airline lost my bike, delayed and canceled flights. It could have definitely been worse.

How many flat tires did you have the past 12 months?
Ryan Nyquist: Maybe 15??

Best meal you had?
Ryan Nyquist: Any cooked meal at home.

Best party you visited in 2017?
Ryan Nyquist: I’m usually in bed by 10. Hahaha! Actually at Simple Session, Rob Darden, Dan Foley and myself went out for some quiet ones and had some good conversations. That was really nice. The hotel at Simple Session is a party in itself. Hahaha!