Name: Jeff Kolar
Age: 19
Location: Urbana, Illinois
Years riding: 6
Sponsors: Evird
Interests: bmx, graphic design, style
Education: Currently at the University of Illinois

random questions

How did you get involved in bike riding & at what age? Riding some local trails and then started jumping stairs at like age 13.

How often do you ride? Everyday the weather permits.

Who where the last three people your rode with? Adam Rugan, Dustin Steir, Tim Flotkoetter

What kind of music do you enjoy? Mostly instrumental beats and hiphop.

If you work, what do you do? Full time student and work at the Westmont skatepark during spring-fall.

Favorite things to ride? Mostly street and concrete ramps. I also like Westmont park and Oliver's backyard.

Any other things you like to do besides bmx? I make a lot of illustrations/designs and I am trying to get a degree in graphic design. Lately graffiti and spray paint has been a lot of fun.

Drink/smoke? Sure

Where do you see yourself in 20 years? Hopefully still riding and happy about my situation. Not stuck in a cubical and making designs for someone.

What is midwestbmx.net to you, if anything? A good way to get news/riding out and keep it real within the Midwest bmx scene.

Who has inpired you on a bike? Mainly all of my friends. Adam Rugan, Oliver Leonard, Dom, Dustin Steir. Tony Malouf, Tim F. Seeing people who enjoy riding their bike and understand what bmx is all about… having fun.

What do you like to eat? Mexican food and whatever the serve in my cafeteria.

What are some tricks that you like to do? 180 spins, kickouts, backwards manuals.

What do you think your riding style is like? Hard question.

Do you enjoy going to contests? I've only done one or two. I'd rather have a normal session with good friends and get to ride much more and run into other riders much less.

How many hours do you spend on a computer? Too many. Surfing the net is addicting.

Favorite bike video & single video section? Steven Hamiliton in the Animal video.

Shout outs? People I ride with on a constant basis. Dom & Jeff @ Midwest, Huy @ Evird, Westmont skatepark, and nice weather.