Robert de Wilde
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Date of Birth:
April 30, 1977
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Hometown:
Kampen, the Netherlands
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Other Sponsors:
Maxxis tires, Troy Lee Design, Shimano, Sun Ringle, O'gio, G3 supplements and Sponsorhouse.com.
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Career Highlights:
- 2 World titles ('93,'99)
- 2 European titles ('99,'00)
- SX Champion ('03,'05)
- Bronze at the X-games ('02)
- 6 Dutch National titles
Q&A
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If you were not a pro bmx rider you would be?
I would be over weight, lazy and work 40 hours a week as an electrician.
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Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint)?
I'm pretty good at sleeping.
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Any last words?
i would like to thank Blick over at Oakley for always hooking my up with the latest from Oakley and I would like to thank all my sponsors.
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What is more important to you than riding?
Just being healthy and my family of course.
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Years as a professional
I turned pro in '99 and I'm still pro, a lot longer then I ever thought possible.
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When did you start your sport?
A good friend of mine took me to the local track once and the rest is history. He is still involved in BMX too. How cool is that.
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Who / What inspires you?
It could be anything. A good movie, sports moment or just a good song like eye of the tiger. This song always gets me going.
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Number of years participating in your sport
24 years
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To me, Oakley is
Like driving a Ferrari. The best thing there is.
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If you could be someone famous, who would you be?
Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat. He has the moves and the balls to get it done.
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5 Items I can't live without
Bike, sun glasses, goggles, PSP and Thump 2's.
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What move / trick are you working on?
Getting out the gate faster.
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Favorite
Bands: Disturbed
Films: Taladega nights, wedding crashers, 40 year old virgin.
Books: Harry Potter
TV Shows: Scrubs, Las Vegas, Prison Break
Drink: Pepsi
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What are your favorite songs currently loaded onto your Thump?
Eye of the tiger-Survivor, Jump-Van Halen, 15 milljoen mensen-Fluitsma van Thijn and Heroes-DJ Tiesto.
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Party animal or mellow TV on the couch?
Mellow on the couch, for sure.
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