HOMETOWN: Ceva, Italy
OTHER SPONSORS: Red Bull, Oakley, Fiat, TSG, SkullCandy Eastpak, Mirraco and 43
1. How long do you ride BMX?
I started to ride in 1999. I was doing everything: flat, dirt,... I had no idea what to do.
2. How did it start?
My father never bought a dirt bike so I’ve got the easy Way BMX baby…
3. What is the main reason you ride a bike?
I feel so good when I’m riding and thanks of BMX I can travel and see the world.
4. With who do you normally ride, and who’s your favourite person to ride with?
When I’m in Italy I usually ride with Pasqui, KID, and Samir and I like a lot riding with them.
5. What do you think about the European BMX scene?
I like to ride in Europe more even though the ramps are always shady. Is more fun and comfortable…
6. Do you enjoy either contests or would you rather be on the road in a stinky bus with 6 other dudes for 10 days?
I like to compete and sometimes I like to do a road trip - I think BMX is both things.
7. What would you try if you´d jump into a foam pit?
Superman whitout a bike…
8. Do you think Europe has good and important events/comps?
Yes of course - I grew up here and I think the events are different. But nothing like the US or the rest of the world ones. See FISE, T-mobile, Rebel Jam or Bike night.
9. There´s a chance BMX freestyle will be an olympic sport soon. What´s your opinion about that?
I can’t wait to be part of the Olympic games and represent my country with my own color it will be a good experience and unforgettable. Anyway, it's going to be good for the riders and for the sport.
10. Name 5 guys you always love watching ride:
Mirra, Bestwick, Nasty, Homan and Miron.
11. Do you have a “guiding” motto for life?
Noooope.
12. What was your last scariest moment?
I was flying back from State college and I had an emergency landing. Nothing bad but I got scared and I was confused for a few day.
13. What are some pleasures outside BMX for you? Any other hobbies or interests?
I was back to snowboard last year - so much fun to do a freeride, then Ping Pong of course, Frisbee on the beach, GYM I like to collect crazy things and old Toys…
14. When you’re on a plane, people can normally see you... (doing what?):
Reading a book, writing something, watching a film, sleeping, eating food, thinking…
15. 5 words to describe yourself:
TNT.
16. I could use more... in my life:
The Brain.
17. 5 guilty pleasures:
Liking someone else’s girlfriend.
18. What makes you happy?
Being back home after a long trip.
19. Dream vacation would be like:
Go to the beach, anywhere...
20. You are in the US a lot – where’s the difference between the US to Europe?
Culture…
21. Do you want to move to the US one day?
Not really.
22. When you ride a contest do you always do tricks you know you can do or do you also show the balls and take a risk?
Of course if you want to impress, you have to risk but risk doesn’t mean to die!
23. Why do you think there are less rider in Italy compared to the other countries in Europe?
That’s what I saw and I keep seeing - I don’t know what’s going on here!
24. Any closing words / shout outs?
Caiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii
DOB: 1985-11-08
HOMETOWN: Albacete
OTHER SPONSORS: Mankind, Protec, Fiambre, 360 bike shop,
VANS SINCE: 2007-01-01
Juan es nuestro mejor corredor de bmx. Tiene un gran experiencia en competiciones, sesiones de fotos.. Siempre está viajando buscando nuevas rampas, nuevos trucos… Tiene un actitud 100% VANS