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My 2017: Rebecca Berg
Hometown: Stendal, Germany

Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Rebecca Berg: My first event this year was the Vans Pro Cup in Malaga. It seemed like the whole Bmx scene went there and it was a blast. We did a girls jam and everybody killed it.

How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Rebecca Berg: I was on the road for about 4 weeks in total.

My 2017: Nick Bruce
Hometown: Hubbard, OHIO, USA.
Sponsors: Rockstar Energy Drink, Total BMX, Jack Link's Beef Jerky, Kali Protectives, Krusher BMX, & Alienation BMX

Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Nick Bruce: The first BMX event of 2017 was the Monster BMX Triple Dirt jump contest in Anaheim, California. It was a lot of fun! However, I did end up crashing super hard trying a 360 Backflip Tailwhip in which I still haven't gotten redemption on lol...

My 2017: Lara Lessmann
Hometown: Flensburg, Germany

Sponsors: Iriedaily, ridetsg


Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Lara Lessmann: My first event this year might be Butcherjam which takes place in my hometown Flensburg. It's one of the biggest contests in Germany and the only one with a girls class. I've made 2nd place this year and had a super fun weekend together with all the ladies and my homies.




How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?

Lara Lessmann: Well, I've graduated from secondary school at a Danish school and used my 6 weeks holiday to go to Berlin and ride a lot of BMX together with amazing people. We drove from Berlin to the Fise stop in Budapest, after Budapest I stayed one week longer in Berlin. I realized that I enjoy Berlin a lot and decided spontaneously to move to Berlin. I live in Berlin for 4 month now, I do my highschool and have a lot of time to ride BMX.




What was the best event you went to this year that gets your vote?

Lara Lessmann: There were many good events I visited this year. I love all German contests but I think Fise in Budapest was the best event cause of the good atmosphere and awesome people. It's always

My 2017: Maxime Charveron
Hometown: Top Secret
Sponsors: Haro bikes, Rockstar, Vans, Bros bikesstore, Sosh, Pullin, Oakley

Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Maxime Charveron: I think it was Vans bmx pro cup in Australia and it’s rained the all time I ended up doing fuck all because I rode crap but I couldn’t be asked so I was for week in Manly beach which is sick but a bit expensive af

How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Maxime Charveron: Not a lot to be honest because I love been home riding the local spot and all trip I've done were always a filing ceazy ass mission this year for me.

What was the best event you went to this year that gets your vote?
Maxime Charveron: Fuck man I dunno

What contest placing were you stoked on this year?
Maxime Charveron: None

My 2017: Katherine Diaz (Katty)
Hometown: Caracas- Veenzuela
Sponsors: Happy Bike Shop

Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Katherine Diaz: Yes, I do. Was great! It was the VANS PRO CUP in Malaga, Spain. I had the opportunity to know many girls and share a lot. Really was a great event.

My 2017: Kevin Aaron Peraza
Hometown: Tucson, Arizona.
Sponsors: Monster Energy. Vans Shoes and apparel. Mongoose Bicycles. Demolition Parts. Bell Helmets. Ethika. G-Form Protection. Shop GLD. Cicli Noe BikeShop.

Do you remember the first BMX event you went to this year and how did it go?
Kevin Peraza: Monster Energy Toyota Triples dirt Challenge. In Anaheim, California. I got 5th and had some good fun to start the year lol. Hahaha

How many weekends/days were you away from home and at a BMX jam/contest or on tour?
Kevin Peraza: Every other weekend. I think I was home like a month and a half this year. With my girlfriend being 4 hours away and going back and forth from my city to hers. But, I love it. Traveling and seeing the world is an essential part of what I do. I can't complain.

What was the best event you went to this year that gets your vote?
Kevin Peraza: VansBmxProCup in Malaga was the wildest event. Not to mention we all got to session Ruben's Bowl and rode the city. So much hyped and good times. I can't wait to Go back.