Interview with Redline’s Josh Klatman

By White Lotus Sports on November 19, 2013 • ( 0 )

1. Name: Joshua Klatman

2. Age/Class: 22/ AA PRO

3. Years Racing: 17

4. Sponsors: Redline, Device, KMC, Tioga, Pryme, RRP BMX GATES, & GHY Bikes

5. T503: Where are you from?

JK: Port Orchard Washington

6. T503: What is your first cycling memory?

JK: Going out to Peninsula Indoor BMX and racing on my 16″ bike in 5 and under novice.

7. T503: How did you get started in racing?

JK: My dad and myself were riding around some dirt jumps and rode them to the end of the trail one day and found South Kitsap BMX and got hooked.

8. T503: What is one piece of your preparation that you feel is unique to you and no one else?

JK: Nothing really unique, but lots of sleep

9. T503: What has influenced you the most in your cycling career so far?

JK: My desire to win keeps pushing me to train and push myself on the track.

10. T503: What makes a good BMX racer?

JK: Being consistent and staying healthy

11. T503: How much of BMX is preparation, & how much is luck?

JK: Luck is when preparation meets the opportunity, 100% preparation and 0% luck

12. T503: What is the key to a good gate start?

JK: Finding the position that helps you get to your second pedal the fastest and strongest, everyone is different!

13. T503: What is your favorite memory/story from the 2013 season?

JK: Winning the first day in Phoenix, which also happened to be my first A pro win

14. T503: What was the hardest obstacle to overcome on your way to becoming a pro?

JK: Being in the Northwest the weather isn’t always the greatest but luckily I have an indoor facility at Peninsula Indoor BMX and get to stay dry when it’s wet outside

15. T503: What is it like riding for a sponsor who has such a deep heritage in the sport of BMX?

JK: I love it! Redline makes the best quality parts as well as frames!

16. T503: Who in the current BMX industry inspires you, and why?

JK: Sam Willoughby, he pushed harder than anyone else to get to the point where he is today and he keeps pushing harder to stay on top!

17. T503: A lot of cyclists switch or compete in multiple disciplines. Such as Caroline Buchanan, & Jared Graves who have both done World Cup Mountain Biking & BMX. Have you ever been interested in giving something else a try?

JK: I have, but at the same time it’s difficult to be a diverse and successful rider such as Buchanan and Graves

18. T503: Anyone you would like to thank before you go?

JK: Mom and dad for always pushing me to be a better person on and off the track, all my previous managers Dan Bushnell, Efriam Miranda, Jesse Vargas, as well as my coach Paul Caldwell and many others.