Beringer at the 2005 Backyard Jam in Brighton, UK. Photo by Paul Bliss
NAME: Matthew Edward Beringer
AGE: 32
HOMETOWN: Layton, Utah.
SPONSORS/HELP: S&M Bikes, Odyssey, Orchid, Skullcandy, Ogio, 5050 BMX, Black Rain clothes.
YEARS RIDING: Raced in 84 and 85, skated only from 87 to 93, BMX 93 till 09 so I don’t know if it’s 16 years or 18.
1. INSPIRATIONS?
Family, friends, music, good times.
2. YOUR FAVOURITE SPOT TO RIDE?
Depends what I’m in the mood for.
3. WHO ARE YOUR BIKE RIDING HEROES?
Fuzzy, Moeller, my cousins, Jeff Harrington, Keith Treanor, Taj, Aitken, Clymer, Brian Foster, Elf, Chuck.
4. YOUR FAVOURITE VIDEO PART?
Dave Young in Nowhere Fast.
5. WHAT’S THE BEST THING ABOUT BMX?
The feeling you get when you do something you weren’t sure was possible.
6. WHAT’S THE WORST THING ABOUT BMX?
The people that make others feel like they’re not good enough.
7. YOUR BIGGEST FEAR IS?
Losing my mind.
8. MUST HAVE GADGETS?
Lathe, Mill, Skilsaw, Screwgun, DJ Hero, Guitar Hero, Grand Theft Auto, Digicam, Computer, Cellphone.
9. OTHER THINGS TO DO BESIDES BMX?
Skibike, Snowboard, Skateboard, machine stuff, build ramps/jumps, party, chill.
10. WHAT WAS THE LAST BOOK YOU READ?
The Outsiders, it’s been over 15 years since I’ve read a book though, I just can’t get into it.
11. THANKS?
My Parents and family, Chris Moeller, Jim Bauer, Derek Adams, Fuzzy, Eddie Buckley, Chuck, Elf, Skier, J Dogg, Mike Aitken, Josh and Cass Laurio, Tate, Ben, Chicken, Brian, Jeff Brown, Pete, Jen, Steve Spencer, Dennis, Darin, Bruce, Joel Bingham, Courtney Green, Shane, Murphy, Jim Woolsey, Jeff Hall, Layton City park dudes, Pinko, Jimmy Faracus, Utah Ryan, Jordan Utley, Timmy Thompson, Nick Fletcher, Pantyboy, Jared Beringer, Super G, Greg Hill, Heath Pinter, Cam Wood, Cru Jones, LeForce, Joe Rich, Steve Crandall, Timmy Ball, Stricker, Lil Jeff, Randy Brown, Tony Cardona, Jason Black, Shad J, Ethan, Rilabetes, Sean Mckinney, Dylan Ambrose, Nick Benson, Nuno, Matt Carswell, Forgash, Kelly Baker, Magilla, Justin Inman, Donut, Greg Ingersol, Dean Hearne, Ian Morris, Grotbags, DMC, Jay Miron, Stu J, Clint P, Kornbizkit, Jeff Z, Mulligan, Dolecki, Robbo, Bernie Tzuski, The Ghostbusters, Metallica, Losey, Snaketrap, Cody N, Kris Park, Yoda, Ozzy, Sarah, Taj, Barspinner, Nate Marshall, Dave King, Chris Rye, Marco, Lizard, Catfish, Scott Hurst, Scott Hess, Calvin, Austin, Danny, Park B, Osaka, Agent Orange, The Sword, Flicktrix, and Lee Brimhall. Not necessarily in that order and I’m sorry if I left anyone out that is cool and has helped me out along the way, thanks.
Birmingham, UK. 2001.
