Fun in Edmonton

Today we were in Penticton at the Inferno Jam and it was a blast, more about that later. Our stay in Edmonton was brief but we had a ton of fun. Kendt Fredborg at United Cycle gave us the grand tour of the shop and let us get down in the indoor batting cage. Kendt was also kind enough to fill out an interview, check it out...

How long has United been in business?
Since 1928, that’s over 80 years. It's pretty sweet having moms and dads come in with their kids and drop the line, “I bought my first bike from United Cycle back in 1971”.

What made you want to get into owning/running a shop?
Pumping up little dudes is an awesome feeling. I think we all remember when we bought our first ride. But the best part of running a shop is buying stuff you like but spending someone else’s money.

How important do you think events like the Re-session Tour and other local events are to the BMX scene?
It’s an awesome way to bring a small community of riders together. Seeing riders of all ages and skill levels have a good time is what it’s all about.

How’s the scene in Edmonton these days? Do you see a lot of riders riding everything or a lot more street or park riders?
The scene’s still strong, lots of the old riders are having babies and getting married and they don’t ride their bikes as much as they used to. There is a whole new wave of young riders emerging that just go balls out, it's fun to watch it progress. The parks are decent but the street riding is where it’s at. Grab your bike hit some stuff, have a tasty beverage, hit some more stuff, have a 7-11 hot dog, repeat.

What are you most excited for when the Re-session Tour rolls in to town?
To eat fried chicken and have grape drink with Jams!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!