FATBMX KIDS: Rylan Kindness (13) talks about the Lil Pros BMX tour

Jan 22, 2015

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Rylan Kindness
Age: 13
Hometown: Brisbane, Australia
Sponsors/support: X-Rated Helmets

In a few weeks time the Lil Pros BMX tour comes to Australia. Are you counting the days?
Rylan: Yes, I am very much looking forward to the Lil Pros BMX tour Australia, I cannot wait to have a ride with everyone and have a great time.

Have you ridden the parks that are on the program for Australia?
Rylan: Yes, luckily for me all the parks on the program are only 1 hour away from my house and I have ridden them before. All the parks are very different and help develop different types of skills so should be fun.

Will you be riding at all stops?

Rylan: Yes I will definitely be attending all of the stops over the 3 days of the tour. Really looking forward to it.

Which park is your favourite?
Rylan: My favourite park would have to be the GC Compound due to the great riding environment GC has to offer, plus all the ramps and ressies are amazing.

Which riders are you hoping will show up for the session?
Rylan: I would actually really like to see some beginner riders. If they are just starting to get into BMX they will be able to see what the sport is really about and what you can achieve. I would also love it if some of the local pro riders came along to show us how to do some big tricks.

Do you think it's a good idea to do something for the kids who ride BMX?
Rylan: I think it is a great idea to help kids who ride BMX so they can gain exposure, but most of all
just have fun and ride together. What I really enjoy is when kids get along and have fun but also push each other to do better.

Who's your favourite rider?
Rylan: My favourite rider would have to be Daniel Dhers because he is so good on his bike and he was really nice and friendly to me at FISE.

What bike do you ride?
Rylan: I don’t ride one brand in particular. My bike is a mix of multiple brands that suit me.

What trick do you want to pull for the first time on the upcoming Lil Pros Tour?
Rylan: I have been working on tricks such as flip whips, front flips and double whips so I hope to perfect these.

Thanks to: I would like to thank my sponsor X-Rated Helmets for their support and keeping me safe. Thanks also to Nathan “Lanky” Philps who always supports me. A big thanks to my parents for
always being super supportive and helping me travel to compete in events overseas. Also a big
shout out to Dustin Grice for making the Lil Pros Tour happen and helping out all the young guns in BMX and thanks to FATBMX for this interview.