EDGAR TORRENTERAS
the Supercross section followed immediately by
the explosion of emotions when you hit the ramp.
Probably in the future we will be able to increase the
number of corners, jumps and ramps.
What was your training like leading up to X
Games?
Last year I finished work on my Supercross track
which now has lots of different jumps, whoops and
corners. It’s quite technical, and I can say that it
looks a lot like what you would find at the X Games.
Before I had the track I couldn’t really put down laps
and exercise, so I would mainly just ride the freestyle
ramps. Now I train a lot more, not because I have to,
but because I like to ride the track. Leading up to X
Games I trained every day for 5-6 hours, usually I did
4 laps and 3 tricks like at the X Games but then soon
I was doing 5 laps and 5 tricks off the ramp.
I love working and riding hard, and then you get that
great feeling of being tired in the evening.
How do you train off the bike?
I work hard to put in the hours swimming. It’s so
important to have a body that is always ready and
flexible when you jump. Years ago we used to work
so hard in the gym, but it was not really that efficient
for freestyle, because you want the outcome to be
speed and agility rather than sheer strength.
Do you have any other passions or hobbies?
Yes, of course. I really like to play with my radio
controlled car - I used to be Spanish champion. I
like DJ-ing and beatboxing as well as graffiti and
wakeboarding. When I have free time now I try to
spend as much of it as possible with my wife.
We know a special kid, Matej Cesak (13) that is
now part of the FMX scene. What do you think
about him? Will he be the future of FMX?
I think Matej has a natural gift for freestyle motocross
and has a very unique style. I think that kid could do
most tricks with his eyes closed. I see myself in him
when I was very young. When the Masters of Dirt
was in Vienna, we rode next to each other and I felt
like I was jumping with my son.
Matej has already done the hard part, now he just
needs to mature, work on his riding and he will
frighten everyone!
Who will be the next Edgar Torronteras?
It’s definitely Matej, and I will help him with his
training when I have more time.
Last question - How do you think this sport will
evolve?
I think if we keep in this direction the sport will evolve
well. We should be careful to not only think about the
money side of things, because it is not good, and
that won’t help the sport in the long run.
I’ll tell you a secret, but keep it to yourself ...
no problem it’s just me and you here ...
hahaha .. I would like to organize an amateur FMX
championship for riders up to 21 years old. This
is the only way to discover the true hidden talent
out there! Look out for this – when it goes down
everything will change! T
Edgar Torronteras
@etorronteras
@edgartorronteras
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