"At such times, the outside world disappears..."

interview with a Hungarian BMX rider

 Our interviewee is a Hungarian youngster in his twenties. His first trick was the “180 to fakie” after learning the bases of the sport. For him, the BMX means freedom, and creativity. I asked him about police, togetherness, role models, and some other bike-related stuff. Enjoy!

So, when did you start doing this sport, and why?

I don’t know exactly, but I think I started riding BMX about four years ago, so in 2008. It was the influence of my friends: many of them were doing this sport. I tried it, and I liked it.

Why do you like it? What can this sport give to you?

I like it because of its freedom. Nobody tells me what to do in this sport, I do whatever I want (sometimes the police has some problems with it), and wherever I want. At such times, the outside world disappears and I just focus on my bike.

Have you already had some trouble with the police?

Of course I’ve had! They aren’t so happy if we ride BMX in public place, or if I break the corner of a statue with my peg...  

Have you ever had any fine too?

No way! You know, bike can be faster than a police car! J Especially in narrow streets...

Nice... J And what do you think about your level?

 There are always challenges to achieve. I just watch the videos on the Internet, and I see that there is no more limit in this sport!

 Have you got any role model?

Yes, I have! He is Kevin Király, from Verde Bikes. He is a really cool BMX rider, and I like his style too. But there are lots of good BMX riders in Hungary and abroad too.

Is it important for you to achieve successes in this sport, or you find OK doing it as a hobby?

I’d like to be successful in this sport yeah, but I should have more money! I try to save some, but it isn’t easy because of my studies.

What do you think: you can be more successful in Hungary than abroad?

It isn’t very easy in Hungary, because it’s a small country, and we have so many talents. But maybe the situation is harder abroad. But, if you are resolute, everything is possible!

Did you experience that there was a big togetherness in this sport, or it was more about the rivals and the race?

Togetherness! If we don’t help each other, there isn’t any progress, and the group disappears.

Is there anyone in the sport or in your private life who you can be grateful to?

Yes, but it’s not one person. I can say thank you to everyone who was supporting me, to my family, to my friends and to the Heavens.