Name: Talis Viirpalu
Hometown: Tartu, Estonia
Sponsors: Etnies, OnWheels
Instagram: Talis Viirpalu
What's your best Simple Session memory?
Talis Viirpalu: Can't remember something special atm but every year has been sick as fu..
Biggest crash you've ever seen on a BMX?
Talis Viirpalu: I think that cap to toothover (or something) down the rail that I saw on the internet was the worst I've ever seen... soo nasty!
Have you ever eaten fastfood for a month straight?
Talis Viirpalu: Probably not but would like to try.
Have you ever totaled a car?
Talis Viirpalu: Luckily not.
Name: Daniel Wedemeijer
Hometown: Helmond, The Netherlands
Sponsors: Red Bull, TSG, Paul's Boutique BMX shop, 040BMXPark, Haro Bikes, Sport Medisch Centrum Amsterdam and BRAAAB clothing.
Instagram: @danielwedemeijerbmx
What's your best Simple Session memory?
Daniel Wedemeijer: I think it was about 8 years ago when I did that big fufanu on the judges tower. Still buzzin on that one.
Have you ever eaten fastfood for a month straight?
Daniel Wedemeijer: No luckily I never had to do that. Once in China I did eat pizza for 10 days straight as I couldn't get used to the Chinese food.
Have you ever totaled a car?
Daniel Wedemeijer: I did crash my car once on the way to the airport... But never totaled it!
Name: Greg Illingworth
Hometown: Johannesburg, South Africa
Sponsors: Mongoose Bikes, Monster Energy, Fox, Vans, Bell Helmets, Snafu
Instagram: @gregillingworth
What's your best Simple Session memory?
Greg Illingworth: I’ve had a lot of good memories over the years but nothing beats that first time there. I didn’t know too many
Name: Paul Thölen
Hometown: Viersen, Germany
Sponsors: Red Bull, Vans, Total Bmx, 040BMXPark, Reell Jeans, G&S Distribution
Instagram: paulthoelen
What's your best Simple Session memory?
Paul Thölen: Haha I think it was the Sunday party last year. Danced the whole night until 7 in the morning and then straight to
Name: David Budko
Hometown: Palanga, Lithuania
Sponsors: MonsterEnergy, Vans, Stillbmx
Instagram: @davidbudko
What's your best Simple Session memory?
David Budko: Oh man. That’s a difficult one. A lot of crazy moments have gone down through the years. One of my favorite moments was when we were hanging out on the last floor of the hotel around 7am in the morning. My friend was going for a whip down the 5 stairs and right after he landed it he crashed into the wall with his head first leaving a vortex in the wall. I hope there are not going to be any more follow up interviews with you to find out how the situation ended! haha
Biggest crash you've ever seen on a BMX?
David Budko: That’s a good question. A lot of people forget that sometimes it is not how much you can give, but how much sh*t
Name: Rasmus Paimre
Hometown: Pärnu
Sponsors: Pirate bmx, www.OnWheels.ee and Nike.
Instagram: @rasmusonwheels
What's your best Simple Session memory?
Rasmus Paimre: A few years ago I got the 'Best Estonian Rider' award. It was a really good riding day and I was so happy that I landed all tricks as I wanted. The prize was 500 euros and I
Name: Martti Lainevool
Hometown: Tartu, Estonia
Sponsors: Vans, MysticBMX
Instagram: yxngmvtu
What's your best Simple Session memory?
Martti Lainevool: Probobly the first time I ever competed in Simple Session, what was exactly 3 years ago.
Name: Daniel Dhers
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela
Sponsors: Red Bull, POC, DDASC
Instagram: @danieldhers
What's your best Simple Session memory?
Daniel Dhers: Catfish freestylin’ at a Karaoke bar. He was fire!
Have you ever eaten fast food for a month straight?
Daniel Dhers: I used to eat a lot of it as a kid so I'm sure I went a few years straight!
Have you ever totaled a car?
Daniel Dhers: Yes, it was a rental though. Somebody losen the wheels of the car and I ended up rolling it in a turn.
Did you ever get a fine for riding BMX?
Daniel Dhers: No.
Name: Kevin Fabregue
Hometown: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Sponsors: Vans, Krusher, SkullCandy, DK Canada, Uptikal
Instagram: kevinfabregue
What's your best Simple Session memory?
Kevin Fabregue: I've never been to Simple Session. This year is my first time attending the competition. I'm sure I'll make great memories over there, especially because I'm going with one of my best friends, Joel Bondu.
Biggest crash you've ever seen on a BMX?
Kevin Fabregue: One of my friends tried a ninja drop on one of the sketchiest set ups. The video is on my youtube page, hilarious!
Have you ever eaten fastfood for a month straight?
Kevin Fabregue: No. Maybe a week, but not a month!
Did you ever get a fine for riding BMX?
Name: Jake Leiva
Hometown: Tehachapi Ca
Sponsors: Hyper bikes, Snafu parts
Instagram: jake_leiva
What's your best Simple Session memory?
Jake Leiva: This is going to be my first Simple Session so I'm so exited to make many memories this year!
Biggest crash you've ever seen on a BMX?
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