Tasos Polykarpou
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Cyprus
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Date of birth:
1991.09.09
Hometown:
Pierrefitte Sur Aire , France
Sponsors:
HotRider design,
L’atelier d’argonne ,
Hobbies:
Fmx , bmx , party with friends , fish
Favourite athletes:
Travis Pastrana , Harry bink , Ryan Williams
BIO
I was born in 1991, I started motocross racing at the age of 9 with my father.
I did 11 years of MX training, 2 years in championships in Lorraine on a 250 RMZ. I was constantly watching FMX videos and I always wanted to try.
In 2012, I jumped my first ramp, and it was then obvious to me, I wanted to become an FMX rider!
I also practice BMX for pleasure and fun with my friends and I get to have my own private spot to train.
INTERVIEW
What are you looking for to accomplish?
I want to try my first long flip, live from FMX and enjoy myself on my bike
What would be your greatest achievement?
My greatest achievement would to participate in a professional competition when night of the jump, sky fighters, and have news sponsor to progress.
What kind of difficulties does your sport’s performance involve?
Lot of difficulties…but, the most important is, always believe in me despite the risks … I also have to have a high concentration level to take any error.
What makes you feel satisfied when performing your sport?
The smile on my friend’s face, the admiration of the people who come to me during my training at home, but above all, the felicitation from my sister, parents, and girlfriend.
Where do you practice your techniques when being alone?
I practice at my own compound close to my orchard in northeast of France. I have 2 ramps, 1 kicker and a foam pit.
What do you do during your training which is key to your success?
I repeat my tricks a lot of times, each day. And I request my friend to take a lot of pictures, to work my extensions.
What are you most nervous about when competing?
Competing makes me nervous because I want to make everything perfect, my jumps, my tricks, and my style in the air… I am a very perfectionist guy.
Who would you say is your biggest fan and why?
Hmmm…my parents, even though my father does not like to see me with my head upside down, he is still proud of me.
What is the best piece of advice you have been ever given?
Always believe in yourself, even if you don’t get something. Fierceness.
What are your future plans?
Learn new tricks (long flip, flip combos …) and, take a maximum of shows in the world, and contests.
Also, I want to create my own team with my riders.
What are your tips for those who begin now?
Don’t go too fast cause if you do, comes the crash… Ask for advice that top riders give you and… ride for pleasure! ;)
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