CHAPTER NINE - 360 BS BARCELONA
CHAPTER NINE - 360 BS BARCELONA
CHAPTER NINE - 360 BS BARCELONA
360 Bs Barcelona is one of the most iconic European bmx stores and it has become very popular due to the charisma of its owner Pere Tafalla and in this case it will be a great opportunity to go back in time and how this beloved store was born and appreciated by all, in addition to knowing Pere's beginnings in bmx.
Who is Pere and how did he fall in love with bmx?
I am Pere Tafalla, one more, without more, who is lucky enough to enjoy his work every day.
When I was 8 years old, my older sister took me to the movies for the first time, and the movie was ET.
I loved the movie, but I fell in love with BMX at that very moment until today.
40 years have passed since then, hee, hee.
What was your life like before you got involved in bmx?
Honestly, I don't remember. All the memories I have as a child are on a bmx.
What was your life like when you first met bmx?
I think that the words that best define it can be 2.
Freedom and happiness
How did this dream of having a bmx shop start?
I have not been a very good student, until I discovered mechanics and started working and learning mechanics, every time I wanted to know more and more and I love solving mechanical problems on bikes.
What were your aspirations before 360 bs Barcelona started?
None, enjoy my work every day and the bike at the weekend. I worked in a common store and I learned a lot.
Until I was a mechanic for 3 years for the Spanish BMX RACE team and I began to travel and see the world and my head changed, it was like a revelation. There is more outside, more of everything. And the idea of having a BMX only shop started.
How were the beginnings of 360 bs Barcelona?
Very very hard, few people thought that a 100x100 Bmx shop was a good idea, but I saw it and believed in myself.
What are the feelings that come to you when you know how far 360 bs Barcelona has come?
Proud of how far we have come by being very humble and working very hard. Many many friends have helped 360bs, Pirate and Barca to be REAL, you know who you are, it is not necessary to mention them.
Very proud to do something that I like and that amuses me and that many people also like.
What values has the bmx taught you?
Those who represent a family, respect, friendship, trust, self-improvement. The street is hard and it is important to feel safe
Mention the best memories you have had in this beautiful lifestyle
Uffff, there are many.
Overcoming the 1st year of the shop and seeing that it was possible to live from a BMX shop, trips with friends and later with the team riders, Collaborating and organizing some of the best BMX events in Spain and most recently participating in the Circle's VANS event and win 3 prizes at the European level.
What would be the message that 360bs Barcelona would give to the world so that boys never give up and dream of living in freedom in this beautiful lifestyle called bmx?
I think that BMX or you live it and understand it or it is difficult to explain. It doesn't matter your level and what BMX you have, here anything goes, everyone is welcome, the important thing is to have fun and share it with friends. and this recla is universal throughout the world, if you are lucky enough to travel with your BMX, you will discover it.