What was your most rewarding result (personally) in 2015?
Nic Long: SX podium in Manchester or USA National Championships
Who do you think kicked ass in the Elite Men class this year?
Nic Long: Kimmann was impressive, Graf had a strong year, André and Mir were consistent.. But Sam is still my dude.
Who impressed you most in the Elite Women class?
Nic Long: Pajon is incredible in any conditions, Beasty always shines, Caro is consistent, but Brooke is my lady.
Do you remember when you heard the news that BMX Plus! magazine was no more?
Nic Long: Yeah was bummed, guess it's up to Pull to keep print alive.
Have you been active on social media in 2015 and where can people follow you?
Nic Long: Social media is huge. You've got to have a presence for the fans, the Sponsors, and just for a good time.
Twitter: @Niclong64 
Instagram: @Niclong_64
What track did you like most in 2015?
Nic Long: Was a fan of the Sweden SX, though really wish we would have had a bit better conditions.
Who did the best move on the track this year that you remember?
Nic Long: Anytime The Jet (Jared Garcia) is on the track, he's making moves worth watching. He shot some gapes in Manchester's first turn that were unbelievable.
What race had the best race conditions?
Nic Long: Argentina
Where was the weather horrible to race in?
Nic Long: Interim World Championships
Worst crash of 2015?
Nic Long: Posey in Grand Junction, CO
Who had the best looking bike of 2015?
Nic Long: Gary Ellis
Best hotel/place you stayed at in 2015?
Nic Long: They're all hotels, who cares. Anywhere that has a casino. Rio was nice
Worst travel experience this season?
Nic Long:Flying to worlds and wasting my time in those conditions.
Best person you hung out with in 2015?
Nic Long: Herm as usual.. Best dude to have around.
Plans for 2016?
Nic Long: Don't suck, podium a few races, make the Olympic team again and this time not suck, stay healthy, have fun and don't suck.. Decent goals.
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My 2015: American 2015 Elite Men BMX national champion Nic Long (USA)
Jan 16, 2016
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Name: Nic Long
Hometown: Lakeside, CA
Sponsors: Haro bikes, Dans Comp, ONE industries, IdolHand Gloves, Kenda, KMC, Tangent, Stealth, Vans.
Did your 2015 season go as you planned it at the beginning of the year?
Nic Long: You know, it wasn't a bad year at all. Had some good results, some bad results, some champagne, some scabs. Overall, fairly decent.
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