Name: Mickey Gaidos
Age: 37
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Hook-ups/Sponsors: None but shout out to Grind Legacy, they got some sick clothes/styles
The FAT favorite list:
Spot to ride: The Peristyle at City Park in New Orleans and Terry Adams garage, depends on weather and vibe
-BMX video: Dorkin’ series
If BMX had 100 riders like Matthias Dandois, the popularity of BMX would rise to a bigger level. Matthias' spirit, drive and enthusiasm is unheard of. He gets the attention he deserves but also takes the opportunities that are needed to get in the picture. Sometimes it might be out of the comfort zone, but for Matthias it lead to acting in a movie and getting the cover of GQ magazine. It is hard to keep up with Matthias and we're stoked he found some time to get back to us to answer some questions.
Last contest you entered: Chimera Games in Japan end of February 2020
Name: Preston Cawthorn
Age: 21
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM, USA.
Hook-ups/Sponsors: mdvl bikes / bike505 / highrollerenergydrink / illintentions / dutchbrotherswellness / dogshit505 / jukelife.
The FAT favorite list:
-Spot to ride: Park/street/flat
-BMX video: Stevie Churchill OSS 2014
Alberto Moya has the balance of a ballerina but on a bike. The way he manages to perform a trick on such slow speed is incredible and makes many flatland riders jealous. Where others spin fast, Alberto moves slow which is the creative style the Spaniard brings to the floor. It puts the crowd into a trance. Learn more about Alberto below.
Last contest you entered: Masters of Quarentine. It was this contest with the BMX home-trainer. It was so fun...
Last contest you won: ...and I ended up winning :)
Name: Stephan Götz
Age: 29
Hometown: Regensburg, Germany
The FAT favorite list:
-Spot to ride: Street / Park
-Web video: Stephan Götz Bmx on YouTube
-Food: Pancakes, Burger, Pizza
-Person on Instagram: @goetzbmx
-Travel destination: I like to travel everywhere, but best with good People, Spot’s and Sun.
-Car: That was once, maybe again. Currently bicycle
-BMX contest: A lot in the Past, less today
-Bike shop: @Kunstformbmx
-Phone: IPhone (7)
-Music: Mostly German or US HipHop.
-Ramp rider: Dennis Enarson, Alex Hiam, ..
-Street rider: Dennis Enarson, ..
What can we say about Tom van den Bogaard that hasn't already been said? He's our local hero representing Aarle-Rixtel at BMX events all around the world. 2020 has been slow on events but Tom keeps himself busy. Tom likes to ride new spots and it's always a pleasure for the eye to see Tom rip it up. Here's his Last Call... Q&A, to see what he has been up to lately.
Last package you received from a sponsor?
Tom van den Bogaard: Last package was from Monster Energy with some new flavour and ice cofee.
Last time you went to the gym?
Tom van den Bogaard: Can’t remember haha
Last advice you got from a good friend?
Tom van den Bogaard: Just don’t case or land flat...
Last rider who taught you a trick?
Tom van den Bogaard: Not sure haha
Last contest you entered?
Name: Varo Hernandez
Age: 24
Hometown: Madrid, Spain
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Erigen
The FAT favorite list:
-Spot to ride: Plaza de Colon (Madrid)
-BMX video: KGB Impulsivity
It's hard to find a more motivated rider than Jean-William Prevost. Flatland riders in general are the ones putting in the most time on their bike. Riding has become their religion and the urge to go to church (their flatland spot) is there constantly. The creative mind is used to come up with tricks that have never been done before that fits their style. Dub is a master in it. Last call for Dub right here......
Last flight you took?
Jean-William Prevost: I went to Florida and came right back around mid-March when things were getting out of whack.
Last nice dinner you had?
Jean-William Prevost: Not so healthy.
Last flat tire you got?
Jean-William Prevost: 2 days ago popped a tubolito, rimstrip had shifted ://///
Last Netflix series you watched?
Jean-William Prevost: Never ever watch series.
Last contest you entered?
Jean-William Prevost: TORONTO INTL BIKE SHOW
Some riders can simply do it all. They're good at anything without trying, or at least it looks like it comes naturally to them. Dennis Enarson is one, but the Australian version is Boyd Hilder for certain. Park, Street, Bowls, and just let's throw Dirt in there for good measure, as we're sure he would shred on that terrain too. Check what Boyd has been up to lately by reading his Last Call.... list below.
Last car you bought?
Boyd Hilder: 2000 Hiace 3 years ago for 3 grand. Still so stoked on it.
Last music concert you went to?
PAULTJE PILS. We've almost taken on Paul Thoelen as a Dutchman. He's here way too often to be considered 100% German. In fact, when he's home, he lives half an hour from the border and boy-o-boy we would love for him to join the Dutch family. But BMX family is close enough to continue with the good times with Paul, his brother Max and his parents. Paul is that rider that goes higher than 95% of the riders at the contest and makes everything look good. A pleasure to watch. Last call for alcohol? Don't forget to mention that to Paultje Pils.
Last package you received from a sponsor?
Paul Thoelen: 3 days ago. Love you Vans!
Last time you went to the gym?
Paul Thoelen: I actually had a full week of training last week haha. Usually I’m not really into gyms.
Last advice you got from a good friend?
Paul Thoelen: To go to bed after falling asleep at the bonfire.
Last contest you entered?
Paul Thoelen: Red Bull Uncontained in November last year.
Last contest you won?
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.