10-Q: Chaz...

1. What was the catalyst for you getting involved in BMX?

I'd ridden mountain bikes riding trails for a few years, but there is just no motivation in terms of other riders, video parts, etc (at least at that time). As soon as i rode trails on my 100 Stone Macneil Miron (at Woburn Sands) my mind was changed forever, it felt sooo much better. Never looked back.

2. What was your first BMX bike & what is your fondest memory of that bike?

My first bike was a Dyno Compe but never really rode it. The proper one was a Miron OG weighed a tonne, but was a treat. Seventies wheels, Reagle Beagles, Pitchforks, Primo Rod, GT cranks, the lot mate. Fondest memory, maybe riding this giant nipple thing in Leam with Nck n Charlie, or many street rides with Maza, Beefy, Minter, n those boys.

3. What is your favourite type of riding & your favourite trick at the moment?

Trails. Wish uni was that easy! I don't see it changing for a long time either! Although i have a huge passion for old school concrete too. At the mo, I just love going really fast, riding oposite way and manualing. Just hitting oposite hips fast and high feels soo good. Don't really do many tricks any more.

4. How many BMX bikes have you owned since you started riding?

I've had 6 different frames including the Dyno. And many many different parts along with them. Currently a Freebird, which apparently convinced Doyle to ride a Kink upon seeing me ride mine.

5. What do you think of the current state of the BMX industry?

I don't really pay much attention, except i think it's very trendy orientated. Not to say I don't follow some, but i tink some are worth it and others are just money making PR activities to convince the kids they need.

6. If money was no object, what bike/frame/part would you go out & buy today?

Probably a 21 250L Standard or an FBM Deployer, both are amazing. Just get some light but strong bits, and some of the new chrome Slam xlt's!

7. What’s the worst thing you’ve ever wasted your money on relating to BMX?

Maybe skinny fit jeans, haha?! Probably an obscene amount of seats, seem to have a fetish for seats!

8. What riders have been a source of inspiration in your riding & why?

The Fortes, James Brookes, Scott Edgeworth, Lima, all the Uk trail builders (Epsom, Winchester, Colehill, Kiddy, Woburn, etc!), Chase Hawk nowadays, but mainly UK trail riders. Poll from Kidlington trails defo since day one. Just love the flow of trails, just going really high and fast and style. I'd much rather see simple stuff cliccckkkkkked than the big new tricks. Nice table any day!

9. If you could learn any trick what would that trick be?

Probably 3 turndowns (see Doyle, Brookes, Kye Forte, Edgeworth, Chase's one on Empire DVD) for good examples. Such a good trick when done proper good.

10. If you had to put on a Haro type 1 number plate on your bike with a message on it what would it say? (ie:- ‘trix R 4 kidz’)

Probably 'Real riders are drunk' or '4get park. 4ever trails.' Yeh that's a rad one. That last one. Dialled.

11. PS www.blewbmx.com for regular updates from me, along with 2 guys from Oxford area, one living in Cardiff for uni too. It's sweet. Add it to your favourites.


cheers Chaz