Twan van Gendt: The first part of the season went as planned with Podium finishes at most races: 2nd at the European games, National Champ and European Champ. But a minor injury then wrecked the second part of the season. Riding with pain did cost me the main event at the Worlds and proper riding wasn’t possible anymore after that.
What was your most rewarding result (personally) in 2015?
Twan van Gendt: Winning the European title!
Who do you think kicked ass in the Elite Men class this year?
Twan van Gendt: I have to say Niek Kimmann did a pretty awesome job this year! But I will not make it too easy for him next year!Who impressed you most in the Elite Women class?
Twan van Gendt: Mariana and Alise compete each other at the max every race and that is what BMX is all about.
Do you remember when you heard the news that BMX Plus! magazine was no more?
Twan van Gendt: Yeah….. I was shocked the magazine is around as long as I can remember! Too bad it’s over now.Have you been active on social media in 2015 and where can people follow you?
Twan van Gendt: Yeah I’ve been pretty active on social, they can follow me on:
Instagram: @twanvangendt
Facebook: @twanvangendt
Twitter: @twanvangendt
What track did you like most in 2015?
Twan van Gendt: That’s always a good question. Papendal still has the best first straight there is. But the best track? Every track has his good parts. The first two straights in Rock Hill for instance but the 3rd straight was just lame.. But not riding all the races I maybe shouldn’t have an opinion on this. Hope Rio is going to be sick next year!Who did the best move on the track this year that you remember?
Twan van Gendt: The best move.. I think David Graf at the worlds going after the world title! And then Niek taking advantage of it!
What race had the best race conditions?
Twan van Gendt: It’s hard to believe but I think Papendal race day had one of the best days racing! Where was the weather horrible to race in?
Twan van Gendt: Worlds. Racing off a small hill.. no further words needed
Worst crash of 2015?
Twan van Gendt: My time trail at Papendal. It shocked a lot of people and I was lucky to walk away from it.
Who had the best looking bike of 2015?
Twan van Gendt: I think our MEYBO bikes were rad this year!Best hotel/place you stayed at in 2015?
Twan van Gendt: The Dutch federation takes good care of us so every time is a good stay.
Worst travel experience this season?
Twan van Gendt: Flying from the Rio test-event back home.. I flew back to Atlanta with an 11 hour-delay. I arrived a day after the rest of my team.
Best person you hung out with in 2015?
Twan van Gendt: Team mates, and the regular people where I hang out with at races!
Plans for 2016?
Twan van Gendt: Chasing the dream!
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