My 2017: Kalkoff Kevin
Hometown: Annecy, France
Sponsors: Vans, Monster energy, Subrosa brand, The shadow conspiracy, the Roster, Sparkys FR.
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Kalkoff Kevin: Yes it was the Vans bowl contest in Sydney, Australia and I had to ride during the open qualifier to get a chance to enter the actual pro contest and I did ride and qualified for it but also had some issues with my bike there and that made me struggle a little bit with it after the contest...
My 2017: Brandon Loupos
Hometown: Engadine, Australia
Sponsors: Rockstar Energy, Hyper Bikes, Snafu Bmx, Vans Shoes, Precision Athletica & Bmx Mafia Shop.
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Brandon Loupos: Yes, it was the first stop of the Toyota Bmx Triple Challenge in Anaheim, CA. Went pretty good, Qualified 1st on the first day, then second in the semis and finished 4th in finals but I had fun! Can’t wait to do it all again in a couple of weeks!
My 2017: Logan Martin
Hometown: Gold Coast, Australia
Sponsors: Rockstar Energy, Hyper Bmx, Snafu Bmx, Worm App, Kali Protectives!
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Logan Martin: The first event of 2017 was a dirt event in California which I ended up in 6th place.
How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
My 2017: Keith Schmidt
Hometown: Holly Springs, NC
Sponsors: Aga Nation, Evl Sports, Profile Racing, Fuel Clothing, Armour Bikes, Love and Rebel, Worm app, and Roamproof.
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Keith Schmidt: I was actually pretty busy with Shows this year.
How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Name: Shaun Jinks
Age: 28
Hometown: Worthing, West Sussex, England
Hook-ups/Sponsors: Properbikeco, Brighton BMX shop
The favorite list:
-Spot to ride: Nike tunnel
-BMX video: Seek and Destroy
My 2017: Tom van den Bogaard
Hometown: Aarle-Rixtel, Netherlands
Sponsors: Vans, Tall order, Paul's Boutique and 040bmxpark
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Tom van den Bogaard: The first event I have been to this year was Fise Montpellier in France. Starting the year off with one of my favourite events! The qualification went really well, unfortunately the semi-finals a bit less.
How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
My 2017: Valeri Steffe
Hometown: Almere, Netherlands
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year?
Valeri Steffe: Butcher jam in Flensburg, Germany
How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Valeri Steffe: 2 weeks
What was the best event you went to this year that gets your vote?
Valeri Steffe: Butcher jam
What contest placing were you stoked on this year?
Valeri Steffe: Not ending up last at Pro Freestyle Heerlen riding as the only girl there
What trick/move were you happy to pull for the first time this year?
Valeri Steffe: 360 cancan
What BMX move stands out the most to you that somebody did this year?
Valeri Steffe: Flip-whip from Shanice
My 2017: Analia Gabriela Zacarias
Hometown: Posadas - Misiones Argentina
Sponsors: Carlos E.Enriquez S.A - Nativus Shop - Nutrilite
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Analia Zacarias: My first event was Fise Montpellier this year, and it was amazing. It was my first time to ride with a lot of girls, super nice and first time I rode big ramps at Fise course. It was incredible.
How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
My 2017: Hannah Roberts
Hometown: Buchanan, MI. USA
Sponsors: Alienation, Nowear BMX Apparel, The Kitchen Skatepark, GoPuck
Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Hannah Roberts: Battle of Midwest at The Kitchen BMX and Skatepark. I got first place in the Expert class against the guys
How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Hannah Roberts: About 110 days or 4 months I was at a contest or event.
What was the best event you went to this year that gets your vote?
Hannah Roberts: I think the two weeks in Chengdu, China was the best trip this year. I was with all my friends and got to explore a little bit.
What contest placing were you stoked on this year?
Hannah Roberts: The UCI World Championship! I'm so blessed that I was able to keep my riding together and get that top spot.
What trick/move were you happy to pull for the first time this year?
Name: Alec Danelutti
Age: 17 years old
Hometown: Christmas Hills, Melbourne, Australia
Hook-ups/Sponsors: UNIT Clothing, Rampfest Skatepark
The favorite list:
-Spot to ride: Rampfest Indoor Skatepark by far!
-BMX video: Brock Horneman 2015
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