Stats: –
- Name: Ethan Mumford.
- Age: 20.
- Weight: 11 stone.
- Location: Cheltenham (UK).
- Sponsors: Slam69/Dartmoor (UK).
1) How did you start riding? What got the fire burning? I started on a Mtb actually, ha ha! I just started going up into the woods, next I started getting into riding skateparks, etc – As you can imagine, I started breaking loads of bike parts – In the end I made the decision to switch to BMX! I’ve not looked back!
2) Where are you originally from? How’s your situation changed? Well, I lived in Stonehouse and there was not much of a scene, just me and a few mates – Next I moved to Quedgeley and the scene was preety good! I currently live in Cheltenham and the park we have is dope! The locals all learn real fast – Keeps you trying new tricks!
3) What’s your favourite trick? And what are you working on? I would probably say turndowns or nac-nacs! And no new tricks in the pipe line – I just think of something and try it! Ha ha!
4) The public have already seen a fair bit of your skatepark/street style – But what about ‘street’? What street moves you pushing? Yeah man! I want to try and get some street footage for my new edit! Smashing it down stairs and all that! You’ll have to wait and see! Ha ha!
5) How did the ‘Dartmoor UK’ deal come about? How have you dealt with fame? I needed a new frame and thankfully, Graham over at Slam69/DartmoorUK was kind enough to help me out – I’ve now known Graham for a while and our cooperation has grown! It’s a good situation, as for my frame, it’s definitely the best frame I’ve ridden… Now go buy one!
6) What is the best thing about using a ‘Nami’? I would have to say the colour, ha ha! But seriously, the frames perfect for my riding style, it’s a sick frame, sick product! Keep your eye’s peeled for my next custom paint job!
7) Where is the best location you have ridden? I would have to say the best place I’ve ridden is probably the Nike Pool! But I can appreciate anywhere with a good scene! It’s always going to be fun! I also love my local skatepark!
8} You’re fully registered for ‘Pro Park’ at the ‘Xfest’ – What expectations do you have? And is this your first ‘Pro’ event? Ha ha! I’m going to get destroyed by all these big ass pros, from all over the globe, ha ha! But I’m just going to have fun and hopefully that will reflect in my riding! And yes, I’m nervous!
9) Who is you favourite PRO rider on the Xfest list? And for that matter, who is your favourite Dartmoor Bikes team rider? Dude, there’s so many good riders going! It’s destined to be a world first! Ha ha! As for the Dartmoor team, I would have to say Dawid Godziek – That kids sick!
10) Tell me about a ‘good day’? Wake up, check twitter and Facebook; Then I take a shower; Next breakfast; Again check the net for some new edits; Then chill with the misses for a bit; Then down to the local for a session with friends – Maybe learn something new; Then home and more chilling! Ha ha!
11) What goes down on a ‘bad day’? As for bad days, I never usually have any, but if I do, maybe it’s a puncture, or perhaps the rain that sends me over the edge…
12) If you had one wish? Hmmm… I would probably wish to win the lottery! I would build my own skatepark, buy a sweet house and travel the world!
13) Do you have any goals for the rest of 2012? I did not really make any major plans for the year! Maybe get some new photos, perhaps produce a new video edit! Obviously I’m riding Xfest! I also really want to ride Barcelona and Poland at some point – This all depends on what happens over the next couple of months!
14) Any shout-outs? Credits? Final words… Yeah man! Shout out to Graham at Slam69/Dartmoor, for giving me a fresh bike! It rules! Thanks to Chelsea Stroud for putting up with me! Thanks to all my riding homies! And thanks to Chris at ValleySideDistro for helping me get an online interview done!