It's not long now before the BMX Kids in Australia will gather for the Lil Pros BMX tour. One of them is Jake Kowal who, like the others, can't wait for this upcoming weekend of BMX madness.
Name: Jake Kowal
Age: 11
Hometown: Ipswich Qld, Australia
Sponsors/support: My Mum & Dad
What size bike do you ride ?
Jake Kowal: 18inch
What brand is it?
Jake Kowal: Colony Sweettooth
Name: Lewis AllbonLewis Allbon: Started riding parks @ 4 years old. I just turned 8.
Lewis Allbon: I ride Fitbikeco 16 which I have had for 4 years.
Name: Sonny Easter
Age: 9
Hometown: Taree, Australia
Sponsors/support: Krankit
Are you stoked the Lil Pros tour is doing a Bonus Session in Sydney?
Sonny Easter: Yeah, I'm excited and planning to have a good time.
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?
Name: Josh Dove
Age: 11
Hometown: Brisbane, Australia
Sponsors/support: @lkiclothing @colonybmxbrand @rideonindoorpark
In a few weeks time the Lil Pros BMX tour comes to Australia. Are you counting the days?
Josh: Pretty keen.
Name: Cooper Wilson
Age: 10
Hometown: Gold Coast, Australia
Sponsors/support: X-Rated Helmets, Sweetride BMX (34R)
What size bike do you ride?
Cooper Wilson: 18 inch
What brand is it?
Name: Harry Jeffries
Age: 14
Hometown: Pacific Pines, Australia
Sponsors/support: Unsponsored
How's life on the Gold Coast?
Harry Jeffries: Life on the gold coast is pretty chill, really hot at times. But overall it's a great place to live and ride, with lots of outdoor parks to ride and a few indoor parks!
In a few weeks time the Lil Pros BMX tour comes to Australia. Are you counting the days?
Harry Jeffries: Yes, I'm pretty excited to ride with all my mates and just to have fun with all the others, I'm definitely keen!
Have you ridden the parks that are on the program for Australia?
Harry Jeffries: Yes I have ridden Browns plains, Been leigh and GC compound, but have not yet been to Ramp attack.
Name: Clay Drain
Age: 11
Hometown: Gold Coast, Australia
Sponsors/support: Jetpilot, CycleCraft, Lift Watches
Seems like you have a few hobbies doing motocross, BMX racing and BMX freestyle. Which one do you like the most?
Clay Drain: BMX freestyle
In a few weeks time the Lil Pros BMX tour comes to Australia. Are you counting the days?
Clay: Can't wait
Have you ridden the parks that are on the program for
After starting in the US in 2013, then moving to the UK in 2014, the Lil Pros BMX Tour is now making its way to Australia! Come join the sessions in 2015... Kids, friends, parents, pros, everyone is invited, all ages:
Friday 23 Jan 2015: Brisbane, QLD
1-5pm Browns Plains
Saturday 24 Jan 2015: Gold Coast, QLD
1-5pm Beenleigh
6-9pm GC Compound
Sunday 25 Jan 2015: Brisbane, QLD
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