Benno Hankowetz
Age: 23
Residence: Vienna, Austria 
 
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For how long have you been riding?
Since 1994.


What influenced you the most when you started riding (videos, mags, riders...)?
Dudes, dogs and videos (Mad Matt).


What do you ride the most?
Miniramp and street.

Why do you ride?
'Cos it's the best thing in the world and I can really
relax when i´m on my bike.

What are last tricks you've learned?
1080s, 900s, and 540 whips
.

Favourite riders?
(Mat) Hoffman and (Dave) Freimuth.

What were the highlights in your BMX career so far?
1st place Worlds 1997 Miniramp , 4th place 1999 Worlds Miniramp, winner of the Mini Best Trick" Comp at the 2004 Worlds (Superman Tailwhip over Spine).

What frame do you ride?
2-Hip Lino.

What are you doing when you're not riding?
I'm working on my little business. Check it out: www.akupunktmassage.co.at. I also like climbing, snowboarding, hanging out with my girl and kickboxing
.

What are your goals for the future?
Win the X Games try to make a living from BMX
.

Any thanks?
My mum, dad, Richie Rich, Gerald Loidl, Thomas Grundheber, Ron Wilkerson, the Stellwags...and everyone who has supported me in any way.