Interview

Something must have inspired you to take up riding - when did you start and what inspired you?

I guess I just copied my brother, then he started skating and I stuck with it. Meeting Matt Hodgson and Holmes got me pretty psyched! Started riding flat years ago.

Ever had time apart from your bike?

Yeah a little bit. I won't go into detail but I'm never dropping off again.

Seems like these days it's best to be the best. What happened to just having fun - thoughts?

It's still fun for me that's for sure!

Obviously week from week we learn something new. Do you apply this way of thinking when riding?

I try to, but some things take longer than others. We usually set a challenge as to whoever lands what we're learning first gets a 3 pack of longnecks from the others in the crew. Good laugh!

No one likes talking about it but have you encountered any setbacks such as injuries or other reasons?

Some injuries here and there but nothing too epic. Torn muscles take ages to heal- that was the worst one and the most painful!

When you're not riding what are you up to or doing?

I'm hangin with my beautiful girl, working, studying (but not for long!), sitting at LBB or muckin about on the camera.

Did you ride today? If so where? Did you have fun?

Yep rode to TAFE for a bit then rode city dirt with the lads. Was cruisy and rad.

When riding who are you most likely be hanging with? Do you like to have a roll on your own at all?

Usual crew is Josh K, Nate Walker, Beechworth, Kano, Dave Rubers, LBB crew and whoever is down. Quite often still ride by myself though, sometimes its kind of refreshing.

Any favourite foods?

Vegemite and Vesuvio's Pizza.

Have you had any travel experience? And if so where would you say your favorite place would be?

Not outside of Austraia yet, but so far I would say between Torquay or Bondi.

Favourite colour?

I would have to say Green or Blue.

Savoury or Sweet?

Savory and then Sweet.

What did you get up to before answering these questions?

Not too much, rode a bit, studied a bit, nothing interesting!

What's the date and time right NOW!?

8:58pm 4 November 2009 (sorry rob!).

What are you wearing right now?

Jeans, Primary Tee, Vans and a Baltimore Orioles Jumper.

Any crazy experiences or unusual moments you have encountered ever?

Bendigo 08.

Favourite item you would never leave home without other than your bike, phone or mp3 player?

My backpack full of trinkets, notepad, camera and energy drinks.

Any shout outs or thanks for the lover out there?

Thanks to all my friends and family, my big brothers Robbie and Matty Hodge, and my beautiful lady Polly.