What class(es) do you race and where do you live?

I race A Pro within the USA BMX series and the Master Class at UCI races. I live in Albuquerque, NM.

What’s your favorite SE bike?

The PK Ripper Super Elite XXL.

Do you like the big starting hills on the supercross tracks?

Yes, the big hill is fun and definitely a rush. The advantage goes to those who get to ride, train and race the hill on a regular basis.

Besides racing, do you do any other BMX? (dirt, ramps, street, etc.)

I dabble in all BMX/cycling disciplines.

Do you train or do anything to improve your riding?

Training is a huge part of the game these days. Strength and conditioning, sprints, track time are all part of my weekly routine.

Any superstitions or quirks you must do before you race?

Nah, I just try and keep it simple. Maybe listen to a good couple songs or a motivational speaker to help get the mind in race mode.

What’s the plan for your BMX career? Go pro? Olympics?

My plan is to work myself back to Elite, win a Masters World title and continue to shred SE bikes with the SE family!

What class(es) do you race and where do you live?

I race in the 26-35 Expert and cruiser class. I live in Southern California.

What’s your favorite SE bike?

The PK Ripper Super Elite XL for racing, the Gaudium for trails and my current favorite, the Beastmode Ripper for wheelies and ramp’n big stuff!

Do you like the big starting hills on the supercross tracks?

Yep. Lots of speed with big doubles!

Besides racing, do you do any other BMX? (dirt, ramps, street, etc.)

I ride everything. Trails, street, and the BMX track. I’ll even session a portable ramp at the local Jack in the Box. Ha ha.

Do you train or do anything to improve your riding?

When it comes to racing, I work hard. Sprints, plyos, gym, and I hit the BMX track consistently. I have fun, but I put in the work.

Any superstitions or quirks you must do before you race?

No. I’m not really superstitious. I do have this nervous cough; I usually do it in staging before my race and it probably sounds like I’m a chronic smoker. Ha ha.

What’s the plan for your BMX career? Go pro? Olympics?

My plan is to continue to have fun racing my bike and win the World Championships. I’ve raced professionally and did very well in the past and now I enjoy racing the top amateurs of our sport.

What class(es) do you race and where do you live?

I race in the 21-30 Woman’s class and cruiser and I live in Moreno Valley, CA.

What’s your favorite SE bike?

The PK Ripper Super Elite to race and the Mike Buff Big Ripper for fun.

Do you like the big starting hills on the supercross tracks?

Not really. I’ve raced it in the past. But I’m terrified of heights.

Besides racing, do you do any other BMX? (dirt, ramps, street, etc.)

Cruise around with my son on my Big Ripper!

Do you train or do anything to improve your riding?

Yes, I hit the gym, do sprints and ride the track regularly.

Any superstitions or quirks you must do before you race?

None that I can think of. But I’m sure I do some weird things before I get in the gate.

What’s the plan for your BMX career? Go pro? Olympics?

I’ve raced Pro in the past. Now, I enjoy being the fastest mom in BMX!

What class(es) do you race and where do you live?

I currently race in the 21-30 Woman’s class and I'm from Albuquerque, NM.

What's your favorite SE bike?

Honestly... I don't have a favorite. They are all pretty rad but the cutest is the Micro Ripper. I have been wanting to get my niece one!

Do you like the big starting hills on the supercross tracks?

I've never personally ridden a supercross hill but I plan on getting some practice soon! They seem awesome.

Besides racing, do you do any other BMX? (dirt, ramps, street, etc.)

I ride downhill during the summer with my significant other, Tomas Fernandez. We also ride BMX trails. Well he does, and I at least just try to. Ha ha.

Do you train or do anything to improve your riding?

Yes, training doesn’t stop. I go to the gym, sprint, do roller sessions, and numerous different track styled training.

Any superstitions or quirks you must do before you race?

I pray everyone stays safe, has fun, and ask that God allows me to race to the best of my abilities. Then I close my eyes and just simply breathe.

What's the plan for your BMX career? Go pro? Olympics?

I have actually made a joint decision with my coach and boyfriend that next season I will turn pro and race the women’s elite class. The Olympics would be nice and if it happens, that would be a blessing. We will just have to wait and see where things go.

What class(es) do you race and where do you live?

15 Expert and I live in Long Beach, CA

What’s your favorite SE bike?

The Beastmode Ripper or the Santa Cruz Big Ripper. The big bikes are so FUN!

Do you like the big starting hills on the supercross tracks?

Yes. I’ve been wanting to try it but haven’t had the opportunity yet.

Besides racing, do you do any other BMX? (dirt, ramps, street, etc.)

Dirt jumps, street/park, and mountain biking for sure.

Do you train or do anything to improve your riding?

Sometimes when I have a big race or before the season I will do some weights and sprints. Other than that, I just try to ride twice a week on the track and do other types of bike riding so I gain more my bike control and I don’t get burnt out of the sport.

Any superstitions or quirks you must do before you race?

I don't have any superstitions, but I do have a quirk. Sometimes after I qualify through the motos, my dad will go to Albertsons and get some fried chicken and a Red Bull for me. It’s absolutely terrible for your body but after I eat that, I am unstoppable!

What’s the plan for your BMX career? Go pro? Olympics?

Right now, I just want to have fun riding BMX by meeting new people and pushing myself for the adrenaline rush. When I get closer to the age of pro I will consider it, but right now I just want to goof off with my friends and have fun on my bike.

What class(es) do you race and where do you live?

16 Expert & 16 Cruiser. I’m from Lancaster, CA.

What's your favorite SE bike?

My favorite SE bike is the Big Ripper. It’s so smooth and fun to ride.

Do you like the big starting hills on the supercross tracks?

I love Supercross style starting hills. The speed you pick up & the adrenaline rush is crazy.

Besides racing, do you do any other BMX? (dirt, ramps, street, etc.)

Yes, I race Mountain Bikes in addition to BMX. Mostly cross-country but I love downhill too.

Do you train or do anything to improve your riding?

I do a lot to improve my overall strength & riding ability. I’m pretty much training every day whether it’s working out with weights, core strengthening at home or shredding at my local BMX track.

Any superstitions or quirks you must do before you race?

I don’t really have any quirks or superstitions on race day. But I do make sure to leave myself plenty of time to warm up before each lap. Getting enough sleep & eating a good meal at the start of the day is also important since nerves can get in the way throughout the day.

What's the plan for your BMX career? Go pro? Olympics?

While it would be cool to race in the Olympics, I’m more focused on my goals each year/season. As a junior in High School, my sights are set on preparing for college. I’ll be setting some new BMX goals once I’ve decided where I’ll be going to school. For now, I’m looking forward to wrapping up this year & having a successful season when I move up to the 17-20 Expert Class in 2019.

What class(es) do you race and where do you live?

12 Expert & 12 Cruiser. I am from Lancaster, CA.

What's your favorite SE bike?

My favorite SE bike is the Beastmode Ripper because rides so smooth and looks really cool.

Do you like the big starting hills on the supercross tracks?

I like the big hills because they give way more speed for the first straight.

Besides racing, do you do any other BMX? (dirt, ramps, street, etc.)

I don’t do any other forms of BMX, but I do race cross country mountain bikes on the Antelope Valley MTB Composite Team.

Do you train or do anything to improve your riding?

When I’m not training at my home track, AV BMX, or riding my mountain bike, I work out at home. Mostly I focus on core strengthening & agility exercises.

Any superstitions or quirks you must do before you race?

I don’t have any pre-race superstitions, but I do like to have my bikes completely dialed in & all of my gear organized so I can simply focus on putting in my fastest laps. I don’t like to feel rushed or unprepared when I’m at the races.

What's the plan for your BMX career? Go pro? Olympics?

I am definitely open to the Olympics or racing Pro in the future. But for now, since it’s more than a few years off, my main goals are to keep working hard and improve each year.

How is the BMX scene where you live?

It’s legendary. As a kid all I wanted to do was live in Huntington Beach and ride BMX like the dudes I looked up to, and now I’m doing it.

How long have you been sponsored by SE Bikes?

I’ve ridden for SE for about 8 years now.

Did you ever race BMX?

Yes I did. Raced my whole childhood and made it to AA PRO.

Where is the best place that BMX has taken you? Why was it the best?

The best place is Queenstown, New Zealand, for sure. Amazing trails, amazing bowl, and the town itself is a little piece of paradise.

Which would you prefer, a web video part with 100,000 views or a full-page photo in a magazine?

Magazine for sure! Nothing like print!

What do you do when you're not riding?

Reading and writing.

Any life plans after BMX?

Keep the good times rolling.

How is the BMX scene where you live?

BMX in Huntington Beach is alive and well! It’s definitely unique because you get to see many aspects of BMX. For example, it’s always rad being downtown HB on a Taco Tuesday night and you witness a large BMX flatland group with a really cool camaraderie, filled with legends like Eddie Fiola, Martin Aparijo, Dan Hubbard and many others! Then being down at Sheep Hills watching the young and older shredders continue the Sheep Hills roots! And of course being at my local skate parks watching the circulation of professional riders I look up to absolutely killing it!

How long have you been sponsored by SE Bikes?

Riding for the legendary SE Bikes has been awesome for the past 6+ years and continuing!

Did you ever race BMX?

I ended up racing a few times just for good laughs and a few bets I won! I was definitely the best out of the slowest riders! Ha ha!

Where is the best place that BMX has taken you? Why was it the best?

I had the opportunity to visit the Nile river, King Tut’s tomb, do a tail-whip in front of the pyramids of Giza, and ride and perform at the only skatepark in Egypt. It was definitely a great memory!

Which would you prefer, a web video part with 100,000 views or a full-page photo in a magazine?

I believe I personally value a full-page spread in a magazine just because it’s tangible and of course I love hanging stuff like that up!

What do you do when you're not riding?

That’s a loaded question! Considering I just had my daughter last month, it’s been an incredible journey becoming a father and of course filling the needs there. Outside of that, I definitely love riding motorcycles, camping, building ramps and other things, and of course being with friends and family enjoying life!

Any life plans after BMX?

That’s a great question considering I’ve had some great opportunities to pursue some awesome people in my and my family’s life to create some outside assets that’s eventually setting us up exactly where we want to be with time and finances. That way I can continue riding my bike and doing many things for pleasure. Life is definitely good in that area and we feel blessed!

What’s your Instagram name?

@rrdblocks

What do people call you? Your Instagram name or your real name?

People call me Blocks, Dblocks or RRdblocks.

How many bikes do you currently own? Which bikes do you consistently ride?

I own about 15 SE bikes. But I’m always on the Famous Starr and Straps Big Ripper.

How would you describe #SEBIKESLIFE?

It’s the only life.

Who are some of the most famous people that you’ve met through riding bikes?

I’ve met ASAP Ferg, Travis Barker, Marshawn Lynch, 50 cent, ASAP Rocky, Meek Mill, etc.

What did you think about SE Bikes before you got sponsored?

I already knew it was the perfect bike for me. I’ve loved them since first sight.

How did you get sponsored by SE bikes?

Just being myself, and doing what I do best.

Who builds or works on your bikes?

Pedro builds and fixes all my bikes at Larry’s Freewheeling bike shop.

What’s the coolest thing that has happened to you from riding bikes?

The coolest thing that have happened to me from riding bikes is being able to be travel, meet new people and being a good influence on others.

What’s your Instagram name?

My name is Carlos Perez aka @artbmx.

What do people call you? Your Instagram name or your real name?

People call me Art.

How many bikes do you currently own? Which bikes do you consistently ride?

I have 6 bikes and I ride my OM Flyer the most.

How would you describe #SEBIKESLIFE?

A big moment coming up.

Who are some of the most famous people that you’ve met through riding bikes?

A$AP Rocky.

How did you get sponsored by SE bikes?

Thanks to Dblocks, I got sponsored. I didn't know much about SE until Dblocks got sponsored by SE.

Who builds or works on your bikes?

My little brother, myself, or the guys at Larry’s Freewheeling bike shop.

What’s the coolest thing that has happened to you from riding bikes?

The coolest thing that has happened to me from riding bikes is being able to be travel, meet new people and being a good influence on others. I got sponsored. That’s definitely the coolest thing.

What’s your Instagram name?

@toddlyons. Crazy, huh? Ha ha.

What do people call you? Your Instagram name or your real name?

People call me Todd or Wildman. Back when I was a kid, they used to call me the Toad. Ha ha.

How many bikes do you currently own? Which bikes do you consistently ride?

I have about 15 SE bikes in my garage. Right now my favorite is the Fast Ripper. I love blazin’ on that bike! I’d say that the Beastmode Ripper is a close 2nd and the Fat Ripper is my 3rd favorite.

How would you describe #SEBIKESLIFE?

It’s really just about being out on your bike and having fun. There are many other aspects to it like customizing your bike, doing crazy wheelie tricks, and riding with hundreds of your friends on rideouts. But at its heart, SE bikelife is about having fun on your bike. I’m proud to be part of this movement.

Who are some of the most famous people that you’ve met through riding bikes?

I suppose I’ve met quite a few over the past 35+ years of riding bikes. But I’d say that the ones that stand out at the moment are Marshawn Lynch from the Oakland Raiders, Chuck D & Flavor Flav from Public Enemy, and Travis Barker from Blink-182. It’s crazy to think that we have produced collaboration SE bikes for all of these guys.

What did you think about SE Bikes before you got sponsored?

I knew of SE from the early 80’s when my brother’s friends used to ride PK Rippers. The PK Ripper was the baddest bike on the block.

How did you get sponsored by SE bikes?

In the summer of 2002, I read on bmxmania.com that SE had been bought by ASI & they were going to resurrect the brand. So I went to Interbike that year & set up a meeting with the CEO, Pat Cunnane. I brought my BMX resume booklet and tried to impress him with my accomplishments. Somehow it worked! I became a sponsored rider for SE for about 2 years & then slowly transitioned into my current position of SE Brand Manager & Product Manager. I’ve been with SE now for nearly 17 years.

Who builds or works on your bikes?

I build them. And nobody ever works on them, including myself. Ha ha. I’m so bad with bike maintenance. But now that I have bikes with disc brakes & gears like the OM-Duro, Fast Ripper, Beastmode & Fat Ripper, I sometimes take them over to Big Wheel Bicycles in Artesia to get dialed in.

What’s the coolest thing that has happened to you from riding bikes?

The coolest thing is that after nearly 40 years of riding BMX bikes, riding is still my life. I am grateful every day that I have been able to turn my passion into my profession. And also travelling is so cool and FUN. I’ve been all around the world on my bike.

Which decades did you compete in?

I competed in the 70's, 80's

Which BMX era was the best for you? And why?

My entire career was the best I could have ever hoped for. In the early days of the 70's, BMX racing brought on the development of bikes & parts and paved the way to better equipment. During the 80's I was able to continue my winning ways and remain a top contender up until my retirement in 1987.

Can you quickly rattle off the national and world titles that you’ve won? Or do you have to Google yourself?

I seem to forget more than I remember. So yes, I resort to others for a quick memory refresh. Some of my quick highlights include: 1974 Yamaha Gold Cup Winner, 1977 & 78 NBA National #1, 1978 Pro World Champion, 1979 ABA National #1 Pro, 1981 & 1982 NBL National #1 Pro.

Are there some people that remember more about your BMX past than you do?

Yes, and I look at those people as the historians of the sport of BMX.

What was more important to you, a big payday or scoring the cover of a magazine?

With winning came coverage, more winning (money comes with winning) equates to magazine coverage.

What does it mean to you to have a signature bike with SE nearly 40 years after you were first sponsored by SE Racing?

It is an honor to be thought of a person who made a lasting impact on this sport. SE was one of my sponsors from the early years and it feels good knowing that we are able to work together to keep spreading the word of BMX.

Are big wheels the fountain of youth for an old school BMXer like yourself?

Big wheels give me another option to keep doing what I love. Fountain of Youth? That's tough to answer. I have been cycling my whole life. For me, cycling is my fountain of youth.

Which decades did you compete in?

I competed in the 70’s and 80’s. I started racing January 1974 and retired in early 1984.

Which BMX era was the best for you? And why?

I had my best results in the mid to late 70’s. I won some races in the early 80’s but I’d say the 70’s is when I did my best. I loved that era because BMX was such a brand-new sport, and we were racing for the love of the sport as opposed to making it our living like we did in the 80’s. The late 70’s did have the starting of the big paydays, and I won some of those.

Can you quickly rattle off the national and world titles that you’ve won? Or do you have to Google yourself?

I can answer most. 1979 Pro World Champion, 1980 International BMX Federation – Tokyo, Japan Champion, 1980 AVRO Dutch Champion, 1975 Arizona State Champion, 1976 NBA National #2, NBA 1979 #4 Pro, NBL 1980 #6 Pro, 1976 Western States Champion, 1976 NBA Regional #3. I have other National and Pro wins, but those would be my official titles.

Are there some people that remember more about your BMX past than you do?

There may be some that remember more about what parts I had on my bike, or how it was set up, but I believe I remember most about my racing career.

What was more important to you, a big payday or scoring the cover of a magazine?

A lot of my wins came before we had actual big paydays, but I would say a big win would be more important to me than a magazine cover. Although when you won, you got good magazine coverage.

What does it mean to you to have a signature bike with SE nearly 40 years after you were first sponsored by SE Racing?

I get asked this all the time, as my initials have been on the PK Ripper since early 1979. It is and has always been a huge honor to have my initials on the bike, as it has been a BMX favorite for so many people. I hear from old-time BMXers that they always wanted a PK Ripper, and I don’t ever take that for granted. It is especially cool now that the old school BMX scene is so strong and so many riders ride either a 26” PK Ripper or a 29” Big Ripper. I am truly grateful to have my initials on the PK Ripper, and always will be.

Are big wheels the fountain of youth for an old school BMXer like yourself?

I believe the big wheel bikes have been the fountain of youth since Scot Breithaupt and the other old-school BMX pioneers started racing cruisers back in 1979. I used to see 26” wheel cruiser classes for riders up to 50+. I thought those guys were so cool back then for wanting to get on a bike and race with their kids. Then the class got really competitive and I raced Pro Cruiser back in the early 80’s.

Now there are a lot of old school BMXers like me wanting to get back on a BMX bike and just ride. Without the big-wheeled bikes, we would not have the street ride scene that we have and enjoy now. I was lucky enough to be around at the beginning of BMX, and again now at the forefront of the old-school BMX street scene. I love the rides with the crew and hope to do them for many more years to come. The big-wheel BMX bikes have made that possible for me and so many other riders.

Which decades did you compete in?

I competed in the 70’s and 80’s.

Which BMX era was the best for you? And why?

The 80’s were the best. The growth of the sport of BMX was moving so fast and being part of introducing freestyle BMX to the world was amazing.

Are there some people that remember more about your BMX past than you do?

People remember my past more than me. I remember my past pretty good but it’s amazing how other people can put a date on every photo or freestyle show they attended. And they can also remember every part was on every bike we rode.

What does it mean to you to have a signature bike with SE nearly 40 years after you were first sponsored by SE Racing?

It means a lot for me to have a signature bike with SE. It kind of represents that we did things right back in the day and we still get the support from riders.

Are big wheels the fountain of youth for an old school BMXer like yourself?

I think the big wheeled bikes are the fountain of youth because I believe you never lose the love of riding, but your body doesn’t always work like it used to. The big wheel bikes are easier on the body and keeps you riding and enjoying the love of riding.