TIM THOMPSON

How long have you been on a diet?
Well, I went Vegan in 1998. 1993 I stopped eating red meat, and 1995 I went vegetarian. When I was in grade school I was taken off milk and got to trade my orange juice for extra treats at lunch time...!

What's one thing that bugs you about having a strict diet regimen?
Nothing really bugs me about it. Okay, one thing, when people say I'm being the difficult... when I tell them let's just go somewhere and I'll find something to eat. haha. I'm down for eating a baked potato and ketchup if it comes down to it...

What got you into BMX riding?
I had a friend in grade school that I would skate board with who was also into BMX. So, I would just ride one of their extra 16" bikes until I convinced my parents that I was really going to do it and they bought me my first race bike.. a Redline... kind of ironic right? I raced seriously for about 6 years.

What's your favorite trick variation?
Of my own.. a 360 one-handed table.
Mike Aitken.. 360 in-down.

How's owning a home?
It's great when your roommate pays you rent! haha. It really just feels great paying to live at your own place instead of someone else's.