My 2017: Kevin Aaron Peraza
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona.
Sponsors: Monster Energy. Vans Shoes and apparel. Mongoose Bicycles. Demolition Parts. Bell Helmets. Ethika. G-Form Protection. Shop GLD. Cicli Noe BikeShop.
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Kevin Peraza: Monster Energy Toyota Triples dirt Challenge. In Anaheim, California. I got 5th and had some good fun to start the year lol. Hahaha
How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Kevin Peraza: Every other weekend. I think I was home like a month and a half this year. With my girlfriend being 4 hours away and going back and forth from my city to hers. But, I love it. Traveling and seeing the world is an essential part of what I do. I can't complain.
What was the best event you went to this year that gets your vote?
Kevin Peraza: VansBmxProCup in Malaga was the wildest event. Not to mention we all got to session Ruben's Bowl and rode the city. So much hyped and good times. I can't wait to Go back.
My 2017: Tom Isted
Hometown: Liskeard, Cornwall, England.
Sponsors: Mongoose bikes, Extreme, Stanley tools
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Tom Isted: It was a qualify for Nass in 2012
How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Tom Isted: 190 days
What was the best event you went to this year that gets your vote?
Tom Isted: Fise Montpellier
What contest placing were you stoked on this year?
My 2017: Katherine Diaz (Katty)
Hometown: Caracas- Veenzuela
Sponsors: Happy Bike Shop
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Katherine Diaz: Yes, I do. Was great! It was the VANS PRO CUP in Malaga, Spain. I had the opportunity to know many girls and share a lot. Really was a great event.
Name: Sarah Lampert
Hometown: Puyalllup, WA. USA.
Sponsors: Cult & 661
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Sarah Lampert: Vans US Open. I was disappointed in my riding which has pushed me to ride bigger transition more regularly.
How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Being away from your bike for 7 months is hell. Daniel Wedemeijer had to go through this during the winter months. But he came back but broke his jaw this summer. The struggle has been real for the Dutchman. 2018 can't come soon enough and with 040BMXPARK around the corner you can bet that these winter months will be spent the right way. Learn more about Daniel's year below.
Name: Daniel Wedemeijer
Hometown: Helmond, The Netherlands
Sponsors: Red Bull, G-SHOCK NL, 040bmxpark, TSG, Paul's Boutique BMX.
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Daniel Wedemeijer: Fise Montpellier it was and it didn't go as planned. After a long injury on my shoulder I wasn't ready yet for competition.
Call him the veteran, or just the most experienced rider out there. But never count him out. The BMX legend continues to ride because he loves it and because he knows he still has it. 2017 is in the books. Bring on 2018.
My 2017: Ryan Nyquist
Hometown: Wilmington, NC. USA.
Sponsors: Haro Bikes, Rockstar, Bell, Vans, CTI Knee Braces
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Ryan Nyquist: Yes it was Simple Session and it didn’t go that well. Hahaha! A couple small slip ups and I didn’t qualify for finals. Made for a short weekend.
How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Ryan Nyquist: A lot. Maybe 100-150. That’s a lot for me.
What was the best event you went to this year that gets your vote?
Ryan Nyquist: The Vans BMX Pro Cup in Australia was so rad! The vibe and the crowd were amazing!
What contest placing were you stoked on this year?
Ryan Nyquist: This year I wasn’t super focused on placing well. I was more into making my own goals
My 2017: Minato Oike
Hometown: Zama, Kanagawa, Japan
Sponsors: SLOPESHOT, SUBDUED, POi designs and more
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Minato Oike: Hi-5 BMX Contest Open class 5th in Japan
How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Minato Oike: I spent eleven BMX contest weekends in this year.
Name: Kanya Ohnishi
Age: 33
Hometown: Hida Takayama 飛騨高山 Japan
Hook-ups/Sponsors: HOFFMANBIKES/Motocrossinternational, 114sports
The favorite list:
-Spot to ride: Ryokuchi 宮川緑地公園
-BMX video: Props
-Food: Sushi hamburger
-Person on Instagram: @mrbean
-Travel destination: Australia
-Riders to ride with: @westbmx @rim bmx
-Car: Daihatsu Hijet
-Colour: green
-Bike company: HOFFMANBIKES
-BMX contest: JFBF
-Bike shop: 114sports
Name: Valentin Antonuccio
Age: I’m 16 years old
Hometown: I live in the South of France next to Serignan!
Support: I ride for BMX Avenue and I am in the French team of cyclisme. I ride at Serignan, for me the best park in south of France ??
Favorite list:
- Fav video: Hyper Home turf ep.2 Logan Martin
2017 is almost over and we picked Carley Young's brain to see how her year was. What were the highlights, and what sucked. What results did she get that she was stoked on and what stood out. Read Carley's 'My 2017' interview below.
Name: Carley Young
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA. USA.
Sponsors: Ride Like A Girl, Dans Comp, SSquared, Answer, Fly Racing, Spawn Cycles, Profile Racing, G Form, Stealth Hubs, Blot Out Graphics, Cyclean Bike wash.
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.