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Name: TJ Ellis
Age: 24
Hometown: Riverside, California
Sponsors: Rockstar, Sullen, Freeagent, Vans, Deft, Alienation, Skullcandy, Ogio

When did you start riding a BMX bike?
TJ Ellis: I hit my first jump around the age of 8.

Were more people riding BMX where you grew up?
TJ Ellis: Yeah there were a bunch of ridaz.

Who was one of the better riders that you saw, and in what way did that inspire you?
TJ Ellis: Not really sure, there were a ton of shredders and I just wanted to be good enough to sesh with them.

Name: Charveron Maxime
Hometown: Lyon, FRANCE
Sponsors: Nike6.0, Frenchys Distribution Wethepeople, G-shock, Orange, BmxForce.

It's not your first time there, how many times did you go already?
- I went there two times.

What do you think of the contest?
- This contest is perfect to ride, the atmosphere, and partying.

Does your bike have some new sponsor stickers for 2011 that you want to show off in Tallinn?
- Same as 2010 Wethepeople

What was your first impression when you saw the 3D drawings of the Simpel Session course for 2011? 

This was filled in with the help of my partner in crime Ben Murphy who is going to be out in full effect at the Simpel Session doing god knows what and genuinely just having a hell of a good time.

Name: Jason Phelan/Ben Murphy
Hometown: Waterford/Dublin, Ireland
Sponsors: Nike 6.0, Wethepeople bike co, Fuse pads, Bawbags underwear (Ben) representin ls6 bmx, Pubbmx, sponsored walks 

Name: Ronnie Surridge
Hometown: London, UK
Sponsors: Ilegal bike Co, Vans, Profile, Alpinestars, Staff Bmx Mailorder

Hey Ronnie, good to hear you're coming down. Are you riding the contest or are you doing a performance with Scotty Cranmer at one of the afterparties?
- Haha there is always room for both. I'm not going to be shy to drop a few lyrics if there's the calling!

Now how much are you looking forward to the Simpel Session event?
- I can't wait to get there. It's going to be so fun. I haven't been for a few years so good times for sure. 

Name: Daniel "NARAN" Peñafiel
Hometown: Burgos, Spain
Sponsors: flybikes, Arnette, Cromolybikes, Dickies, Eastpak, Nike 6.0

Simpel Session, I bet you cannot wait?
- I have really wanted to travel lately, can't wait!

Does your bike have some new sponsor stickers for 2011 that 

Name: Coulomb Joris
Hometown: Strasbourg, France
Sponsors: Nike 6.0, ProperBikeCo, MArieJADE, Season, SlideBox

Have you been riding much over the winter months?
- Not much at all, it totally sucks!

Is it usually hard for you to adapt to a new course?
-It's alright because I always find my stuff around! Simpel Session courses always fit good ! 

Name: Ben Snowden
Hometown: Hornell, NY
Sponsors: vitaminwater, Powerbar, LRG, Agave Underground, Hitman Bikes, Pro-tec.

Simpel Session, I bet you cannot wait?
- So excited for this year!

Does your bike have some new sponsor stickers for 2011 that you want to show off in Tallinn?
-Yes! My new Agave Underground Tequila sponsor stickers are sick!

What was your first impression when you saw the 3D drawings of the Simpel Session course for 2011?
- I've seen better. LOL

When are you getting there?

Name: Paul Ryan
Hometown: Liverpool, England
Sponsors: Mongoose, The Shadow Conspiracy, Nike 6.0

Simpel Session, I bet you cannot wait?
- I can not. I've been the past few years and every time I go, I always have the best of times.

What was your first impression when you saw the 3D drawings of the Simpel Session course for 2011?  -
- My first impression was like; wow! The course has everything to offer for every type of rider and some pretty good lines. I am looking forward to seeing what other riders' lines and runs are like at the event.

When are you getting there?

Name: Josh Cox
Hometown: Stourbridge, England
Sponsors: Dk bicycles, Scoop distro, Custom riders, We are level clothing and Duffs footwear

Added to the list last minute, how much are you looking forward to the Simpel Session event?
- I’m looking forward to the contest so much! It’s like the biggest 

Name: Mike Fede
Hometown: Newark ,DE
Sponsors: Hyper, Alienation, YumsShoes

Did you look up on the map where Estonia is?
- Yeah, and it's in a pretty cold area haahaa near Russia. Should be nice since it's inside and it looks to be an amazing setup.

How do you feel about flying across the Atlantic to be part of this event?
- Not too bad about flying, as long as they don't lose my bags haa haa. But being a part of this event is a huge honor and been a dream to me, I've always wanted to go and ride it. So dreams do come true:-)

Does your bike have some new sponsor stickers for 2011 that