race and just being able to ride and even go through motos winning a couple of them, turned out to be better than any previous thought I had three weeks before.
What was your best race result in 2015?
Federico Villegas: 9th overall in Santiago del Estero was the best result so far for me in the SX circuit so that was the best of 2015, although I was out of the main event by inches, it still was a good race.
Who do you think kicked ass in the Elite Men class this year?
Federico Villegas: I think most of us agree Niek Kimmann was the revelation this year, he really showed all bmx what he can do this 2015. I still would have to name Liam Phillips for the amazing races at Manchester, Sweden and Argentina and the SX Championship and Joris Daudet for the level he rode all year long and how he won USA Grands confirming that.Who impressed you most in the Elite Women class?
Federico Villegas: Stefany Hernandez really impressed me with her World Championship win, I was happy to see how she manage to put all the work together for that main event.
Have you been active on social media in 2015 and where can people follow you?
Federico Villegas: I've been active and I'm certainly going to be even more active in 2016 so people can follow me on Instagram and Twitter as @fedevillegas194 and on my Facebook fan page “Fede Villegas 194”.What track did you like most in 2015?
Federico Villegas: I really think Santiago del Estero and Rock Hill were the tracks I liked the most. These tracks require technique and are raceable and they gave the best races we saw this year. I'm sure lots of riders agree.
Who did the best move on the track this year that you remember?
Federico Villegas: I really have a podium for this question: - Exequiel Torres winning Junior Worlds in the last ten meters of the track after hitting the gate -Tory Nyhaug moving from 6 or 7th to 2nd in the last two straights at Rock Hill main event after being last at the gate. - Niek Kimmann winning semis and main from lane 8 at Papendal.
What race had the best race conditions?
Federico Villegas: I know I'm from Argentina but again I have no doubt everyone agrees here that Stgo. Del Estero was just perfect weather.Where was the weather horrible to race in?
Federico Villegas: Although I'm happy with how I managed to race it, I'd have to say Ängelholm in Sweden had the worst wind that I've ever rode in.
Worst crash of 2015?
Federico Villegas: Twan Van Gendt in time trials at Papendal, one of the gnarliest crashes ever.Who had the best looking bike of 2015?
Federico Villegas: Hard one, I found Connor's bike with a really cool color combination.
Best hotel/place you stayed at in 2015?
Federico Villegas: Holiday Inn at Rock Hill, I had a huge room for myself J
The 2015 Afterparty award goes to?
Federico Villegas: Ängelholm Sweden was RAD. Only thing to change, do it on a Saturday instead of Sunday to have even more people attending but it was the best one for sure.Worst travel experience this season?
Federico Villegas: My grandfather died two days before racing worlds in Belgium, was a hard couple of days and being far from home didn't help. Had a really hard time at the Continental Championship in Chile this year for personal mental struggle that lead me to some hard weeks.
Best person you hung out with in 2015?
Federico Villegas: I had a great trip with my teammate and good friend Nick Koehler travelling to Pittsburgh to race South Park nationals, we had lots of fun. Was different from all the trips I did and turned out to be one of the best. Besides that I really enjoy every event racing and having fun with all my friends from the world.
Plans for 2016?
Federico Villegas: Give my best in every race to make my goals come true. Make it to the ARG Olympic Team.
Races; I hope to be able to do all the World Cups, World championship, good amount of USA nationals and the Latin America series races including the Continental race.
Pictures by Bart de Jong/EBC