Did you try to find videos of it to see what it was like before you went to Holland? Stefany: Yes, I saw the videos.
When you arrived at the track, what was your first opinion?
Stefany: I say 'thank you God for not being a boy'
Do you think you got enough practice time to get used to the track?
Stefany: for the girl yes, we're not more of 50. The time is good. And for us there isn't too much to do. But personally I think, the boys with that crazy track and with the many many crashes occurred at Papendal, they can't make anything.
Did you manage to jump everything you wanted to jump during the first session? Stefany: Yes, I did.
How much harder is it for you to go from one at a time, to a full race of 8 people on the gate and then ride the track?
Stefany: That changes everything, but that is the race.
The wind definitely didn’t help with the difficulty of the track. Would it have been a different race without the wind?
Stefany: Definitely, without wind that changes everything, but I'm sure it is the same long and boring race, the track is good for training but for a race, a world cup? I don't think that!
The men had to take the box jump. What needs to be fixed with that part for the 2012 Olympic track?
Stefany: Forget the box, that isn't bmx, they want to take it to the next level, but they made a track for the most boring race I've ever seen
How often did you crash?
Stefany: 2 times
Did you wear extra safety gear at this Supercross World Cup?
Stefany: YES, and I took the wisest decision by doing so. I also cried to see so many injured riders, they came to Papendal to race, to make some points and looking for the best place, they wanna be olympic, and they come back home injured and with 3 months off the bike! What is that? the next level? That sucks!
Do you think this Papendal track would be a lot easier to ride in two years from now? Stefany: No, is the same, it is dangerous! maybe if we change the bike for an MX 250cc. We're people and they use us like a product for be more commercial benefits. And that is not good!
Ok, imagine you’re the track designer for the London Olympic track and you can make 3 changes to the track. What would they be?
1. the First straight needs be the same for everybody. Have the same right to take the first turn so you start to the line 1 or 8
2. Remove 'the box'
3. I don't like the transfers for the boys, that slows the race and makes it boring!
Thanks a lot. Any thanks to the sponsors or any people in particular?
Stefany: To my french team DN1 Redline Lyon-Dardilly, Chiky Underwear, Fox Helmets, Adidas Eyewear, Mavic Shoes, Compressport, Mindeporte, Cantv and for my coachs Pedro Estaba (Vzla) and Carmine Falco (France)
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