Photos: Clem Hencher-Stevens
Name: Anthony Watkinson
Age: 21
Sponsors: DK bicycles, Etnies, Rockstar energy, Rampworx,
How are you?
I’m pretty good right now. The sun is shining so I can’t complain..
How are thing going with DK these days? Any big trips, signature goods, trips or anything like that coming along?
Things with DK are going sweet. I’m not sure what trips are set in stone, but I know there are some euro trips around the same time as the Masters I think. Trips are always good times with the DK team… hiding grandpa’s posessions..
How about the rest of your sponsors? Any trips or anything cool like that coming up?
I know that there’s a new TM for Etnies euro. So I have to see what trips are in store. I’m sure there are some fun times to be had.
You have been working on getting your Visa so that you can live in the U.S, right? How is the process going? How long do you plan on staying if it all works out?
Oh my god – the visa. Well, first of all I’m not getting the visa to live in the U.S as of yet. It is more the fact that the U.S. customs aren’t too friendly with me passing through so many times on just a tourist 90 day visa. Th last time I went through I was told not to come back without a visa. So all of last year I got it all done, payed for, and finished and then I was granted the athlete visa for 5 years. When I got the passport sent to me the valid till date was incorrect. They did not admit their mistake and I had to do it all over again this year. I’m half way through now and everything is fine.
I’d imagine you will have a pretty busy summer filled with contests and stuff. What are you planning on hitting if you can get over here? Dew Tour?
Well, hopefully my visa will be done within the next month or two and then I can get back to the states. Between that I got a lot to do over here and in Europe. Next month I’m going to France for the FISE contest, then Russia, and then the Masters, NASS etc. The usuals…
You had a pretty solid web edit drop the other day. Have you been filming much lately? Do you have any new web videos or video parts people should be anticipating?
Thanks man. Yeah, I filmed for a weekend with Clem for that Etnies edit as well as shooting photos along the way. I’ve got some other videos planned for in the next couple weeks.
Where are you right now?
Chilling at home.
Where are you off to next?
Russian embassy in London next week to get a tourist visa for my trip at the end of May.
What does your average daily routine consist of these days?
I just got back from a trip south coast but when I am at home I usually sleep in, grab a coffee and breakfast, play some Call of Duty. After that I’ll call some people to see what’s going on, then go ride. Lately, I have been down south coast though. Getting up early by the beach and riding trails and concrete parks.
Tell us something people might not know about you.
I am a fully qualified carpenter.
What’s the last song you heard, movie you watched, and website you visited?
The last song I heard, well I downloaded a new Wacka Flocka mixtape couple days ago if that counts. I just watched Bronson last night, Charles Bronson is crazy. www.emulsure.com
What does the rest of 2010 have in store for you?
Hopefully lots of fun trips with friends..
Any plans for tonight?
Turn off my X-Box and go pedal my bike in about 20 minutes when my friend picks me up!
