Ben Holman @energizer_benny interview

How old were you when you first started riding?

I started riding with training wheels at about 18 months, and without just after 3, and I started hitting the local skatepark at 5.

Whats your favourite thing about getting on your bike?

Trying to challenge myself to the trick.

Who inspires you the most?

I like to watch Nitro Circus videos on YouTube, especially the live show videos. Or things that happen at Pastranaland.

We’ve seen you riding some airbags lately, what’s your favourite thing about riding them?

I like airbags, because I can send new big tricks without much chance of getting hurt. It’s nice to practice on, before I take them to solid landings.

You just landed your first ever tail whip, how long have you been working on it for? And how does it make you feel rolling away from something you have put so much work into?

I started working on the tailwhip about a year ago, but just wasn’t strong enough for my bike. Really started putting sends in hard in late August 2020. Landed a few in foam, then airbag and solid in mid October 2020. They are still a struggle to land, so everyone is a celebration now.

Is there any tricks you’ve been working on to the airbag?

Backflip combos and double bar 360

Whats the highlight of your bmx career so far?

Placing 2nd in the nitro circus hot wheels superchargers bmx advanced

Plans for 2021?

I hope in 2021 to get more in person competitions. I love riding for a crowd, it pumps me up.

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