Robert Kroening
Age: 23
Residence: Berlin, Germany 
 
check out Robert's interview in Zwanzig Zoll BMX Magazine

For how long have you been riding?
For about five to six years.

What were your influences when you started riding (Video, Mags, Rider...)?
Sascha Bartz used to come to my local park (Iltis) and bust out big ol' flips. He used to be my hero.

What do you ride the most?
Park (mainly Iltis and Mellowpark in Berlin).

Why do you ride?
I ride for fun and I also like the rush of adrenalien it gives me.

What's the latest trick you've learned?
Nothing really. I can do Flairs now and I've been working on Frontflips.

Favourite trick?
Flips and Whips.


Favourite Riders?
No one really, but I've always liked Dave Mirra's riding.

What was your BMX-highlight so far?
In 2003 I won a trip to Estonia at the German Championships. Driving out there (a 50 hour trip) and winning the contest was pretty sweet.

What frame do you ride?
Fit Flow, 21".

What are you doing when you're not riding?
I hang out with my lady and I'm also looking for a job right now. I lost my last job because of a shoulder injury. Life can be rough sometimes!

What are your goals for the future?
I'd like to travel more. Hopefully I'll make it to a lot of contests in 2006.

 

Any thanks?
I'd like to thank my mom for giving birth to me and my girlfriend for sticking me through the good and bad times. I'd also like to thank my riding mates and sponsors (Fit Bikes, Inopia, Primo and King Kong).