RAPID RESPONSE: JOE RICH

NAME: Joseph Rich
AGE: 35
HOMETOWN: Austin, TX
SPONSORS/HELP: Terrible One, Fox Racing, Etnies, Empire BMX, Fly Bikes
YEARS RIDING: 22

INSPIRATIONS?
People that are always moving forward in their lives.

FAVOURITE SPOT TO RIDE?
Right now, my backyard at T1. Too much fun!

BIKE RIDING HEROES?
Jason Lonergan, Ruben Alcantara, John LUC-E Englebert, Mel Cody, Chris Price, Chris Hallman.

FAVOURITE VIDEO PART?
Can’t choose just one!

WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT BMX?
It can be anything you want it to be. It can play as much or as little of a roll in your life as you want. As long as you enjoy what you are doing while riding, that’s BMX!

WHAT’S THE WORST THING ABOUT BMX?
People in it worrying too much about what everyone else is doing. Walk you own path.

YOUR BIGGEST FEAR IS:
becoming closed minded.

MUST HAVE GADGETS:
Books, some kind of camera, jig saw, circular saw, drill, ipod.

OTHER THINGS TO DO BESIDES BMX?
Mishca, work on T1, road bike, take photos, build stuff, run, walk, swim, surf, make juice, drinnk coffee, look up instead of down, call friends, enjoy hanging out with my family.

THE LAST BOOK YOU READ WAS?
The Winner Stands Alone by Paulo Coelho.

THANKS?
To everyone that has been a part of my life. They’ve all helped me reach today.