My 2015: Felicia Stancil (USA)

Dec 22, 2015

Written by Bart de Jong

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Name: Felicia Stancil
Hometown: Living in Chula Vista, Ca, but originally from Illinois
Sponsors: GT Bicycles, Bell Helmets

Did your 2015 season go as you planned it at the beginning of the year?
Felicia Stancil: This was my second year in the Elite Women's class and my first year did not go as well I hoped. I learned a lot from the mistakes I made and was happy to improve my rankings

in everything which was my goal. I think I can do even better next year though;)

What was your most rewarding result (personally) in 2015?
Felicia Stancil: I was really happy to take home the Pan Ams win! It was a really fun experience and my entire family was there, which made it even better.

Who do you think kicked ass in the Elite Men class this year?
Felicia Stancil: Liam and Niek obviously did great getting the big international wins this year, but can't count out Sam and Connors amazing consistency all year long.

Who impressed you most in the Elite Women class?
Felicia Stancil: Hernandez definitely stepped it up this past year.

Do you remember when you heard the news that BMX Plus! magazine was no more?
Felicia Stancil: Yes i do! I read it on Instagram and thought it was a prank at first and had to ask a couple BMX friends if it were true:( I remember seeing those magazines in my high school's library!

Have you been active on social media in 2015 and where can people follow you?
Felicia Stancil: Yea I try to post multiple updates per race! People can find me on Instagram, Twitter, and my fan page on Facebook. Just search my name Felicia Stancil.

What track did you like most in 2015?
Felicia Stancil: I probably liked Papendal the most. Racing conditions were actually good and I really enjoy a long first straight and an actual rhythm for the girls to jump through.

Who did the best move on the track this year that you remember?
Felicia Stancil: Hernandez's move in the World Champs main was crazy. A lot of things had to go exactly right for her to pull off going 3rd to first within one move.

What race had the best race conditions?
Felicia Stancil: This year's racing conditions were so crazy that I think Papendal was the best. Does Manchester count? haha

Where was the weather horrible to race in?
Felicia Stancil: Sweden, Worlds, and Rock Hill. It was a crazy year.

Worst crash of 2015?
Felicia Stancil: Twan's crash in Papendal or Justin's crash in Colorado. Over clearing a jump is very scary.

Who had the best looking bike of 2015?
Felicia Stancil: Does my bike count?:)) I like it when riders add some personality to there bikes. Marianna and Alise do a good job at that, but I still like mine the most:)

Best hotel/place you stayed at in 2015?
Felicia Stancil: Rio! Our hotel was on the beach and it was fun to actually be tourist. Beautiful place!

Worst travel experience this season?
Felicia Stancil: I think bad weather can make any race experience not the most enjoyable, but I still had fun everywhere! Can't think of only one experience though.

Best person you hung out with in 2015?
Felicia Stancil: I can't just pick one. I've had fun with several of my close friends while racing my bike and traveling this entire year.

Plans for 2016?
Felicia Stancil: My plan is to do the supercross and USABMX series again. It should be another busy and fun year of racing.