Re-Up; Preserving BMX History. Episode 58: Mickael Clerté (FRA)

Feb 25, 2024

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Mickael Clerté
Hometown: Gujan Mestras, France
Started riding BMX in: 1985
Number of bikes in the collection: 18

Do you remember the moment that you decided to start collecting BMX memorabilia?
Mickael Clerté: Yes around 2010, hearing about more and more BMX old school reunions.

Who were the first people you came across that helped you out to find the stuff you needed?
Mickael Clerté: My old friend from TOURS, Eric Pontoizeau. This guy is one of the first French who start to collecting.

Do you feel there is a need for BMX products to survive for history's sake?
Mickael Clerté: Yes sure.

Did you get to keep all your bikes when you were part of sponsored teams?
Mickael Clerté: No never, always need to sell those bikes to pay BMX travels, races…I wish I could but not.

What's one of your oldest BMX products in your collection?
Mickael Clerté: Redline '84 Pro styler, and Redline '84 PL-24

When you started riding what bike was the dream bike for you?
Mickael Clerté: Probably a HUTCH.

Do you have that bike in your collection today?
Mickael Clerté: Yes, I've got a Hutch Pro Racer.

Do a lot of people in France collect BMX bikes?
Mickael Clerté: Yes sure, more and more people are collecting, but it gets harder and harder to find OG parts.

Name three BMX collectors that you respect?
1) Eric Pontoizeau that’s it.

Do you contact old BMX shops in France to see if they have any old parts left?
Mickael Clerté: No.

Do you "shop" internationally?
Mickael Clerté: Yes sure.

What shipping company do you prefer?
Mickael Clerté: UPS

Are there any BMX Collector shows/meetings that you go to?
Mickael Clerté: Not really.

Trade, or sell/buy?
Mickael Clerté: Sell/buy.

What's a bike (part) you have been looking for but haven't been able to locate?
Mickael Clerté: I want to find MOTOMAG wheels.

Where can people reach you when they have that part available?
Mickael Clerté:
-Facebook/messenger : Mickael Clerte
-Instagram: Mickaelclerte72

Thanks to:
- My parents, my brothers who always believe in me.