Emil Grønning is a rising star in the BMX freestyle world at just 19 years old.
Balancing a job at a bike shop with a passion for BMX, Emil spends his free time riding Denmark’s top skateparks and performing with the All Access BMX Freestyle Team.
In this interview, he shares insights from his recent success at the Butcher Jam in Flensburg and the differences between the competitive BMX scenes of Germany and Denmark.
Emil's journey began with dirt jumping before transitioning to BMX nearly four years ago. Based on his career so far, he offers valuable advice for aspiring riders and reflects on his growth at Tjele Efterskole.
This summer, Emil is gearing up for a series of shows and competitions across Europe, including a much-anticipated trip to Barcelona.
Dive into our conversation to discover his plans, aspirations, and what drives his BMX passion.
For those who don't know you well, who are you and how long have you been riding BMX?
My name is Emil Grønning, and I am 19 years old. I work daily in a bike shop, and when I'm off, I'm always out riding, hitting up cool skateparks around Denmark. I'm also part of the All Access BMX Freestyle Team, where we do lots of shows and workshops. I have been riding BMX for almost 4 years, before that, I rode dirt jumps for about 3 years.
You’ve also studied BMX, tell us about that?
I went to Tjele Efterskole for 2 years, where they have BMX as a course; I rode every day and developed a lot during that time.
How was your recent participation at the legendary Butcher Jam in Flensburg?
My experience at Butcher Jam was super cool. I hung out with a lot of lovely people; we had fun while competing against each other. The competition itself went pretty well - I did my best and landed the run I had planned. I came in 2nd place in Park AM and 5th place in Mini Ramp AM.
Do you have any tips for aspiring competitive riders out there?
Sure - keep doing what you think is cool, stick with it, and never give up. If you dream enough about something, you will succeed.
How does the German BMX scene compare to the Danish one?
Compared to the Danish scene, the German BMX scene is much larger. There are a lot more riders; they are better and have a bigger community in BMX parks. In Denmark, we have maybe 5 serious park riders in the whole country, and we are spread out all over the country.
What does your BMX future look like?
Keep doing lots of shows around the world and go out and ride in many big competitions abroad.
What are your plans for the summer?
I will be doing a lot of shows throughout the summer, then I'm going to Aalborg Street Jam. After that, I will go to Sweden to ride Concrete Waves. I have also just booked a trip to Barcelona in Spain, where we will ride La Poma and all the famous skateparks and spots.
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