4-in the darkest moments of your life than bmx, what role did you play and why did you cling to bmx?

No matter where I’ve been in life bmx has always been my constant and the thing that will also keep me sane and happy. Because of that it will always come first. nothing in life works well unless you are happy with yourself. After my divorce I just focused on getting in shape and becoming a better bike rider. 

  5- how is your life when you are not riding a bike?

I usually try to stay very busy and often times I take on more than I can get done. Whether it’s working on the house or projects in the garage I’m always tinkering. I also work a full time job at the bike shop when not on the road. My girlfriend and I love to travel in my van as well.

6-many know your life as a rider but few know what it cost you to get there, so what were your biggest challenges to become a person who focuses his life on this beautiful lifestyle?

When I was the most focused on the x games podium during my career is when my time management was the hardest. As much as I’d want to go ride street or a skatepark I knew I needed to be on the vert ramp. My goal was to medal at x games and I wasn’t going to give up. This also left me less social time so I’m the past year and a half I’ve really been trying to reach back out to folks I have somewhat neglected our friendships so we can reconnect.

  7- to this day, what challenges have you experienced and how has bmx helped you overcome them

Bmx teaches you to not give up. Fall down and get bloody for years so that you can pull a trick, even if it’s just once, just for that gratification. Do things for you and not just for others. Feel confident in yourself and also teach yourself risk management.

8- if you could talk with your past self, with the 5-year-old boy, with the 7-year-old boy, what would you say to him?

I feel like I do that sometimes when I talk to kids after shows or at the skatepark. I tell them if they want it to keep their head down abs to grind until they get it. I’m not the best bike rider but I was determined and never gave up. If you have a dream, focus on it, and stay true to yourself you never know how much you can achieve.

  9- There are many boys out there who suffer from depression, strong addictions to drugs and live very badly, many boys who have not tried BMX out of fear, what message would give to the world so that it never gives up and never stops dreaming? 

I’ve never smoked or drank anything in my life because I knew it would hinder my journey and my end game. Bmx is gratifying but many other hobbies can be as well. Just challenging yourself can be addictive and the self worth gained in this process I believe can overcome depression. I’d say find something you love, that doesn’t negatively affect you or someone.