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When Mike Varga released his video on the internet, the BMX world got to know him right away. It was full of bangers and now we can't wait to see the 17 year old in action in Tallinn. With some help from Drew Bezanson the Oshawa local is making the trip to Estonia to have a good time and shred on his DK. If you can't make it yourself, make sure to watch the live feed.

When did you first hear about the Simple Session?
Mike Varga: The first time I heard about simple session was when all my friends started talking about it and since then I always watched the live streams on Vital or Ride.

Did you have to look on a map to find out where Estonia actually was?
Mike Varga: I’ve looked it up on a map at least 10 times.

Now you’re on the riders list, how does that make you feel?

Name: Justin Dickinson
Age: 24
Hometown: Wade, Maine
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Accent Collaboration

The favorite list:

-Shoes: Halfcabs
-BMX contest: I’ve never been to Texas Toast, but that one looks amazing.

Name: Bryn Weinman
Age: 19 years young
Hometown: Busselton, Western Australia
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Impurity bike co, Ethika

FAT FAVs list:

-Ramp rider: Kyle Baldock
-Street rider: Tyler Fernengel

It's tough to get on the Simple Session list so in some countries the SS orga crew held some pre-qualification contests where they gave away spots to ride at this year's Simple Session. Over in Russia 24 years old Mikhail Pakhomov got one of those spots. The rider from Saint Petersburg will make his first appearance on the course in February. Making it possible for him are Vans Russia, Raenshop.ru, Cocaroach clothing, and LPBmx.ru. Here are his thoughts on the comp.

When did you first hear about the Simple Session?
Mikhail Pakhomov: I think in 2007, when I saw the first video edit of the Simple Session, I didn't even know that it is close to Russia, because in the video it had riders like Dave Mirra! I was shocked!

Did you have to look on a map to find out where Estonia actually was?

Name: Christian Paterson
Age: 17
Hometown: Manchester England!
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Impurity Bikes, Hitch UK , Heatsinkbikes and Wearepark clothing!!

FAT FAVs list:

-Spot to ride: Beast Rampz
-Website: any site that has riding!
-Web video: This one
-Food: Chicken is the shit!
-Travel destination: Scotland!

Name: Moritz Nussbaumer
Age: 21
Hometown: Munich, Germany
Sponsors/hook-ups: WeThePeople, Odyssey, Nike, Peoplesstore

When did you first hear about the Simple Session?
Moritz Nussbaumer: My second year riding, I think! So 2008

Did you have to look on a map to find out where Estonia actually was?
Moritz Nussbaumer: I knew it would be somewhere up north haha, but yeah I had to look it up.

Now you’re on the riders list, how does that make you feel?
Moritz Nussbaumer: Real good. I always wanted to go!

What was your first impression when you saw the drawings of the 2014 course?
Nussbaumer: It's a perfect mixture of park and street obstacles

Name: Levi Weidmann
Age: 13
Hometown: Delft, NL
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Cloud Nine

The favorite list:

-Spot to ride: Middenberm
-Clothing company: Vans
-Shoes: Vans
-BMX video: Alex Coleborn after hours, Drew Bezanson vs Joyride 150, Monster Energy: Dream Yard ft. Pat Casey
-Web video: Alex Coleborn after hours, Drew Bezanson vs Joyride 150, Monster Energy: Dream Yard ft. Pat Casey
-Girl: I don't have a girl
-Sport besides BMX: snowboarding
-Food: pizza
-Twitter to follow: I don't use twitter

Courage Adams, 17, currently lives in Pamplona (Spain). When he makes it over to Tallinn for the Simple Session he'll be freezing his ass off. But luckily the temperature inside the Saku Suurhal is nice. It's the first time for the Flybikes rider to enter the SS comp. Courage is also sponsored by Cromolybmx (distributor shop), POCsports, and MarieJadecrew. Get ready for the nose wheely.

When did you first hear about the Simple Session?
Courage Adams: I heard about the Simple Session in 2011, when I watched it online on my computer.

Did you have to look on a map to find out where Estonia actually was?
Courage Adams: No, because I know Europe well.

Now you’re on the riders list, how does that make you feel?
Courage Adams: I'm really motivated to know that I will have the opportunity to compete with the best riders in the world.

Name: Bret Trigg
Age: 21
Hometown: Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Enough Threads, Impurity Bike, Fist Handwear, Drift Innovation

FAT FAVs list:

-Spot to ride: Warrnambool Skatepark, Rampfest, My Backyard

Name: Konrád Szabó
Age: 19
Hometown: Gyor, Hungary
Sponsors/hook-ups: Total BMX, Elite BMX Shop, Burn Energy, Skullcandy, GO4IT

When did you first hear about the Simple Session?
Konrád Szabó: About 3 years ago. I just watched the live stream, I wished I was there.

Did you have to look on a map to find out where Estonia actually was?
Konrád Szabó: No, I knew where is Estonia, it's not so far from Hungary.

Now you’re on the riders list, how does that make you feel?
Konrád Szabó: It's a great feeling, because I can ride together with