Alex deCunha
Home town: Milton Keynes
Sponsors
Quiksilver Team member since the age of 11
and Jart largest manufacturer of quality decks in europe
BBCMK -the Bucks Boards centre which has boards scooters snowboards and skis
and Boardroom Skatepark
Guinness World Records Holder:
Most no-comply flips in 1 minute
Most kick flips in 30 seconds
Most kick flips in 1 minute
Q&A
When was the first time you rode a skateboard?
At age 6
Where did you first ride your skateboard?
The streets in Milton Keynes
Which Skate Park did you first ride your skateboard?
Old Stratford, Stony Stratford
How many hours a day do your ride your skateboard ?
2-3 hrs a day and Approximately 6 hrs over the weekend
Who are your top five favourite Pro’s?
Have you met any famous skateboards and if so who?
Too many to mention lots of the above including Tony Hawk
Who bought you your first skateboard?
My Dad
How do you share your video clips of you riding your skateboard?
Youtube
Which social networks do you belong to?
Youtube, Facebook, Instagram
Which skateboard/extreme sports magazines do you read/subscribe to?
None
Which skateboard/extreme sports websites do you often view?
What is the best part about being involved in skateboard/extreme sports?
Travel
Meeting people
It’s fun.
Which is your favourite Skate Park?
Radlands, Northampton
Broughton Gate Skatepark
Have you taken part in any skateboard competitions and if so what did you achieve?
Too many to mention! – competing since the age of about 8 years old being placed or winning many – taking part in adult pro competitions.
How far are you prepared to travel to ride your skateboard?
Anywhere I can get to
Have you used any Skate Parks outside of Buckinghamshire and if so which?
Yes, too many to mention
Have you used any Skate Parks outside of the UK and if so which?
Yes, in USA, China, Sweden, Italy..
Have you appeared on television?
Yes, countless times, for example interviewing Tony Hawk of the Tony Hawk Foundation and Matt Hoffman. Also on many kids TV shows such as Ministry of Mayhem with presenters such as Holly Willoughby and Steven Mulhern.
Whats the biggest audience you have had
When I appeared on the television show in China for the Guinness World Record show
They have a viewing audience of 50 million, it is a prime time Saturday night television programme.
Liam Romeo-Penn
Home town: Milton Keynes
Q&A
When was the first time you rode a BMX?
When I was about 8 years old on a curb and piece of wood. Then properly I started to ride at age14-15.
Where did you first ride your BMX?
Anywhere in the streets that was a good spot
Which Skate Park did you first ride your BMX?
Buszy
How many hours a day do your ride your BMX during the week?
Any many as possible can’t really put a number on it.
How many hours a day do your ride your BMX during the weekend?
From about 1 till it’s too dark
Who are your top five favourite Pro’s?
Nigel Sylvester, Aaron Ross, Chad Kurley, Mike ‘Hucker’ Clark and Harry Main.
Have you met any famous BMXers and if so who?
Yes, at Red Bull Empire of Dirt event, Mike ‘Hucker’ Clark.
Have you ridden your BMX on the street?
Yes, I used to all the time, before Broughton skatepark. I still do now when it closes after 7pm
Do you have a sponsor?
I wish.
Who bought you your first/BMX?
My mum & dad.
When was the first time you were video clipped riding your BMX and by who?
I can’t remember
How do you share your video clips of you riding your BMX?
I don’t really film, I just ride and have a good time
Which social networks do you belong to?
Twitter, Facebook.
Which BMX brands are your favourites?
BSD, S&M, Odyssey, 6.0, Profile.
Which BMX clothing brands are your favourites?
6.0.
Which BMX/extreme sports magazines do you read/subscribe to?
RIDEbmx BMX mag
Which BMX/extreme sports websites do you often view?
RIDEbmx
What is the best part about being involved in BMX/extreme sports?
Keeps me out of trouble, keeps me fit, made my best friend through BMX, the feeling of landing a new trick that scares you and just cursing around.
What is your favourite BMX trick?
All of them.
Which is your favourite Skate Park?
Corby haha, it’s gnarly.
Have you any suggestions how to improve your local Skate Park?
By not getting rid of it. Other than that, it’s good!
Have you taken part in any BMX competitions and if so what did you achieve?
No.
What is the worse injury you have experienced whilst taking part in riding your BMX?
Tore my Achilles tendon
Does anyone else in your family enjoy riding BMX/extreme sports?
My dad used to ride at the same age as me.
Do you think you will be enjoying riding BMX in five years time?
Yes.
How far are you prepared to travel to ride your BMX?
As far as it can take me
Have you used any Skate Parks outside of Buckinghamshire and if so which?
Yes, Corby Adrenaline Alley.
Have you used any Skate Parks outside of the UK and if so which?
No