Getting Kevin Robinsons Autograph
Brittany is getting her shirt signed by one of the members of Tony Hawks Huck Huck Boom Jam. He is a BMX rider. Very cool tricks by them. Loved the flips.
Born: December 19, 1971, East Providence, Rhode Island
Current home: State College, PA
Sponsors: Hoffman Bikes, Red Bull, Fox, Woodward, kevinrobinson.com
Standout tricks: Corkscrew, no handed flair, big 540's, scissor kick tail whips
Worst injuries: Broken pelvis (twice), broken left leg, broken right leg, broken right ankle, broken left ankle, reconstructive ankle surgery, 4 knee surgeries, hip surgery, 35 concussions.
Accomplishment you're most proud of: Being able to do what i love for a living .
Most impressive thing you've seen this year:Jamie Bestwick's tailwhip flair.
Advice to up-and-coming riders: Go at your own pace and most important, have fun.
Breakdown of how I spend my time:
30% Riding my bike
25% Lifting weights
15% Riding my harley
5% Golfing
3% Relaxing at home
12% Concentrating on nutrition
10% Playing board games with my buddies
Highlights from this past year:
March 2003-getting engaged to my fiance Robin
May 2003-Gold Medal at Global X Games
July 2003-getting my Harley Fatboy
August 2003-Bronze medal at summer X Games
August 2003-Winning 2003 Soul Bowl Series(3rd year in a row)
Not many people have broken their pelvis twice or had 20 concussions. How do you continue pushing yourself in your sport when you know first-hand what the consequences can be?
Life is full of minor setbacks, that's what I consider injuries. You can't let the negatives keep you from chasing your dreams.
At 6-feet, 200 pounds, you could probably double as a bouncer at any freestyle BMX event. How does your size help your riding? Are there some situations where it's a disadvantage?
Having extra muscle on my body really helps prevent injury and helps with recovery time from injury. There have been no set backs because of my size.
Professionally, what is your main focus right now?
Just to keep progressing and having fun.
What was the best thing that happened in freestyle BMX in the past year?
The opening of Woodward West.
What's the last trick you learned? How long were you working on it?
Switch hand to no handed flair. I worked on it for one day and then decided to just go for it during X games.
What do you think can be done about the current "skater vs. biker˜ conflict that's going on in some skateparks right now?
I think all skateboarders and riders should just be happy that they are able to do these sports. There's a lot of unfortunate people out there that can't walk or don't know where they're getting there next meal...I think people need to grow up and stop being so selfish.
How big of a role does music play in inspiring you? What do you like to listen to when you're riding? How about during a contest?
Music can really get me pumped, my favorite band to ride to is Pennywise.
Which impresses you more in the halfpipe, huge straight airs or smaller but very
technical tricks?
Huge straight airs, that's what vert's all about, going big.
What is an average day like for you at Woodward?
Roll in sometime in the afternoon, grab a bite to eat, hang out with some kids, then meet Jamie Bestwick, Chad Kagy, Tom Stober, Jared Souney, and Keith McElhinney at whichever riding spot we're going to shred that day, throw down for a few hours, then head home.
Do you ride differently in front of a huge crowd?
No. i ride the same if there's 2 people or 10,000.
Getting Kevin Robinsons Autograph
Brittany is getting her shirt signed by one of the members of Tony Hawks Huck Huck Boom Jam. He is a BMX rider. Very cool tricks by them. Loved the flips.
Born: December 19, 1971, East Providence, Rhode Island
Current home: State College, PA
Sponsors: Hoffman Bikes, Red Bull, Fox, Woodward, kevinrobinson.com
Standout tricks: Corkscrew, no handed flair, big 540's, scissor kick tail whips
Worst injuries: Broken pelvis (twice), broken left leg, broken right leg, broken right ankle, broken left ankle, reconstructive ankle surgery, 4 knee surgeries, hip surgery, 35 concussions.
Accomplishment you're most proud of: Being able to do what i love for a living .
Most impressive thing you've seen this year:Jamie Bestwick's tailwhip flair.
Advice to up-and-coming riders: Go at your own pace and most important, have fun.
Breakdown of how I spend my time:
30% Riding my bike
25% Lifting weights
15% Riding my harley
5% Golfing
3% Relaxing at home
12% Concentrating on nutrition
10% Playing board games with my buddies
Highlights from this past year:
March 2003-getting engaged to my fiance Robin
May 2003-Gold Medal at Global X Games
July 2003-getting my Harley Fatboy
August 2003-Bronze medal at summer X Games
August 2003-Winning 2003 Soul Bowl Series(3rd year in a row)
Not many people have broken their pelvis twice or had 20 concussions. How do you continue pushing yourself in your sport when you know first-hand what the consequences can be?
Life is full of minor setbacks, that's what I consider injuries. You can't let the negatives keep you from chasing your dreams.
At 6-feet, 200 pounds, you could probably double as a bouncer at any freestyle BMX event. How does your size help your riding? Are there some situations where it's a disadvantage?
Having extra muscle on my body really helps prevent injury and helps with recovery time from injury. There have been no set backs because of my size.
Professionally, what is your main focus right now?
Just to keep progressing and having fun.
What was the best thing that happened in freestyle BMX in the past year?
The opening of Woodward West.
What's the last trick you learned? How long were you working on it?
Switch hand to no handed flair. I worked on it for one day and then decided to just go for it during X games.
What do you think can be done about the current "skater vs. biker˜ conflict that's going on in some skateparks right now?
I think all skateboarders and riders should just be happy that they are able to do these sports. There's a lot of unfortunate people out there that can't walk or don't know where they're getting there next meal...I think people need to grow up and stop being so selfish.
How big of a role does music play in inspiring you? What do you like to listen to when you're riding? How about during a contest?
Music can really get me pumped, my favorite band to ride to is Pennywise.
Which impresses you more in the halfpipe, huge straight airs or smaller but very
technical tricks?
Huge straight airs, that's what vert's all about, going big.
What is an average day like for you at Woodward?
Roll in sometime in the afternoon, grab a bite to eat, hang out with some kids, then meet Jamie Bestwick, Chad Kagy, Tom Stober, Jared Souney, and Keith McElhinney at whichever riding spot we're going to shred that day, throw down for a few hours, then head home.
Do you ride differently in front of a huge crowd?
No. i ride the same if there's 2 people or 10,000.