Maxime Charveron
Name Maxime Charveron, age 17, Hometown Brignais near Lyon, Sponsors Mirraco, Nike6.0, Teamloc and his Job is BMX pro rider. He just won the first round of the FISE Experience contest series and he’s planning to go to the USA in the next couple of weeks. It’s time for American riders to know how fat French touch is! The 17 year old Frenchman rides awesome and originally, big with new tricks. Interview with a star!
What’s it like growing up in the city?
No idea, I live in a little village!!
What’s your nickname?
Max! Easy!
What defines good style on a bike?
To do aggressive tricks with a smooth style
Is it valuable to be part of a team while you’re doing an individual sport?
Yes, because you ride with your friends so it’s a challenge to be more and more creative and that motivates you and opens your mind
Do you ever « train »?
No I don’t train I RIDE!
Street or park?
Both!!! I like to ride everything!
What’s your current obsession when you’re not riding?
Jokes and plays with my girlfriend but I always think about riding.
What’s up with contests?
I don’t really have a competitive spirit but I like to travel and meet new riders, a contest is more about challenging myself.
How many fines have you got for trespassing on your bike?
None, we have no fines in France!!!!
We give you a can of spray paint and a clean cement wall, what do you write?
Euh, I won’t write anything because I recently got in some trouble with the police about tags!!! And the fines was expensive…
What’s your favorite music to ride to?
Nelly Furtado, lol.
What’s it like growing up in Brignet?
Cool but I spend most of time in Lyon
Tell us about mother.
She’s the best, she is very strong to take care and support me!!!
What’s your take on traveling to ride?
New cultures.
Who’s the best rider ever?
Garrett Reynolds.
Do you have any goals for BMX?
Continue have some fun and live.
Do you have any guilty pleasures?
In and out! Lol.
What’s your pet peeve?
Lack of humour.
What grosses you out?
The bad vibes between riders.
What are the top five things you spend your money on?
Fast food
Bikes
Parties
Coca cola
Diet coke!!!
