Q & A

  1. Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint)?

    like to eat healthy, is that a talent?

  2. Any last words?

    If you really want something you can achive it. Be happy and enjoy life.

  3. What is more important to you than mountain biking?

    Life, family and friends, and being healthy.

  4. Party animal or mellow TV on the couch?

    More the mellow guy.

  5. If you could be someone famous, who would you be?

    Michael Jackson...No!

  6. When did you start your sport?

    BMX Racing 1984 and MTB 2000.

  7. 5 Items I can't live without

    Oakley GMT Watch, Laptop, My Bikes, iPod and Good Food.

  8. Years as a professional

    1997

  9. Who / What inspires you?

    Mat Hoffman, TJ Lavin, Tony Hawk and Tarek Rasouli for being so positive with his injuries. The War photographer James Nachtwey really impressed me with what he does (check the movie war photographer!). Fuzzy Hall (35!) for being the Grandfather of Dirt Jumping, having 2 Kids, a Wife and a House with Trails. Relaxed & Happy People.

  10. If you were not a pro mountain biker you would be?

    Somebody. A Skateboarder, Bookwriter, Bikini Photographer or Pro Surfer.

  11. What are your favorite songs currently loaded onto your Thump?

    DJ Krush with Roots, Mos Def - Travelin Man, Dead Prez - out in the World and Dead Prez - Window to my Soul.

  12. Favorite

    Bands: Mos Def, Abstract Rude, Common and Zion I. Films: n/a Books: Dan MIllman - The Peacefull Warrior. TV Shows: n/a Drink: Fresh coconut water.

  13. What move / trick are you working on?

    Jump Higher and 360 variations.

  14. Number of years participating in your sport

    MTB 6 years and BMX 16 years.

  15. To me, Oakley is

    A Big Company that has been on top for so long and still has a core image, and knows how to treat Athletes. I'm Stoked to be part of the Oakley family! Remember being 10 and wanting a goggle so bad cause I saw the BMX Racers in the Mags.

Timo Pritzel

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Date of Birth:
April 29, 1977
Hometown:
Berlin, Germany
Sponsors:
Scott Bikes, Siemens, Rock Shox&Sram&Avid, Suzuki Automobiles, Eastpak, TSG Helmets, Schwalbe and Sun Rims.

Career Highlights

    • BMX Dirt World Champion.M
    • 2 time Red Bull Freezride Winner
    • 2nd Crankworx Slopestyle
    • 2nd Slopestyle Saalbach Austria
    • 1st Dirt Jump Saalbach Austria