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Profiler : Alessandro Barbero interview. By Vans

Posted by Bart on 2010/2/18 13:50:00 (814 reads)

Full Name: Alessandro Barbero
Date of Birth: 19/04/1983
Nationality: Italy
Sponsors: Red Bull, Oakley ,Vans, Fiat, TSG, SkullCandy, Eastpak, Mirraco and 43

How long do you ride BMX?
- I started to ride in 99. I was doing everything like Flat, dirt. I had no idea what to do

How did it start?
- Cause my father never bought a dirt bike so I got the easy way. Bmx baby…

What is the main reason you ride a bike?

- I feel so good when I’m on it and cause of bmx I can travel and see the world

With who do you normally ride with, and who´s your fav person to ride with?
- When I’m in Italy I usally ride with Pasqui, KID, and Samir and I like a lot riding with them

What do you think about the European bmx scene?
- I like to ride in Europe more but the ramsp are always shady. It is more fun and comfortable…

Do you enjoy either contests or would you rather be on the road in a stinky bus with 6 other dudes for 10 days?
- I like to compete and sometimes I like to do a road trip - I think BMX is about both things

What would you try if you´d jump into a foam pit?
- Superman without a bike…

Do you think Europe has good and important events/comps?
- Yes of course - I grow up here and I think the events are different. But nothing short of the US or the rest of the world. Check events like FISE, T-mobile, Rebel Jam or Bike night

There´s a chance bmx freestyle will be an olympic sport soon. What´s your oppinion about that?
- I can’t wait to be part of the Olympic games and represet your country with your own color. It is gonna be a good experience and unforgettable. Anyway it's gonna be good for the riders and for the sport.

Name 5 guys you always love watching ride:
- Mirra, Bestwick, Nasty, Homan and Miron

Do you have a “guiding” motto for life?
- noooooooooooop

What was your last scariest moment?
- I was flying back from State college and I had an emergency landing. Nothing bad but I got scared and I was confused for a few days….

What are some pleasures outside bmx of you / any other hobbies or interests?
- I was back to snowboard last year - so much fun to do a freeride, and Ping Pong of course, Frisbee on the beach, GYM, I like to collect crazy things and old Toys…

If you´re on a plane, people can normally see you ....... (doing what?):
- Read a book, write something, watch a film, sleep, eat food, thinking…

5 words to describe yourself:
- TNT

I could use more...... in my life:
- The Brain

5 guilty pleasures:
- I like someone elses girlfriend

What makes you happy?
- Back home after a long trip

Dream vacation would be like:
- Go to the beach anywhere…

You are in the US a lot – where´s the difference in the US to Europe?
- Culture…

Do you want to move to the US one day?
- Not really …

When you ride a contest do you always do tricks you know you can do or do you also show the balls and take a risk?
- Of course. If you wanna impress, you have to risk but risk doesn't mean die…

Why do you think there are less rider in Italy compared to the other countries in Europe?
- That’s what I saw and I keep seeing - I don’t know what’s going on here

Any closing words / shout outs?
- Caiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii