Born: December 19, 1971, East Providence, Rhode Island
Current home: Carlsbad, CA
Sponsors: Hoffman Bikes, Red Bull, Target, LG, Woodward, Junior Seau Foundation, LaCosta Resort and Spa, kevinrobinson.com
Standout tricks: Double Flair, no handed flair, big 540's, 540 Tailwhip
Worst injuries: Broken pelvis (twice), broken left leg, broken right leg, broken right ankle, broken left ankle, reconstructive ankle surgery, 8 knee surgeries, elbow surgery, shoulder surgery, hand surgery, 25 concussions.
Accomplishment you're most proud of: Being able to do what I love for a living .
Most impressive thing you've seen this year:Zach Warden's Windshield Wiper.
Advice to up-and-coming riders: Go at your own pace and most important, have fun.

Breakdown of how I spend my time:
Wake up with my kids, Get them dressed and ready for school. Drop them off (All this is with my wife) Hit breakfast at the Daily News Cafe, Head to the gym, Come home and chill for a bit, GO RIDE :), Come home and play with the kids, Get them ready for bed, Enjoy some alone time with my wife, Go to sleep and start over. This is when I'm actually home of course!

Recent Highlights:
2006 AST Dew Tour Trick of the Year
2006 X-Games Gold BMX Hard Trick, Gold BMX Big Air
2007 X-Games Gold BMX Big Air, Bronze BMX Vert, Athlete of the X-Games
2008 World Record High Air 27ft Over a 27ft Ramp
2008 ESPY Nominee for Action Sport Athlete of the Year

Not many people have broken their pelvis twice or had 20 concussions. How do you continue pushing yourself in your sport when you know first-hand what the consequences can be?
Life is full of minor setbacks, that's what I consider injuries. You can't let the negatives keep you from chasing your dreams.

At 6-feet, 200 pounds, you could probably double as a bouncer at any freestyle BMX event. How does your size help your riding? Are there some situations where it's a disadvantage?
Having extra muscle on my body really helps prevent injury and helps with recovery time from injury. There have been no set backs because of my size.

Professionally, what is your main focus right now?
Just to keep progressing and having fun.

What was the best thing that happened in freestyle BMX in the past year?
The growth of BMX Big Air! .

What's the last trick you learned? How long were you working on it?
I've Been working on Allyoop 540 Tailwhips. Been working on them for about 4 months now.

What do you think about the current state of BMX?
I feel like it has gotten way to selfish and competitive in a negative way. We used to have this amazing camaraderie between riders and that has really slipped away. The pure passion just to ride is just not there like it used to be. I really try to remove myself from all of it and do it for my reasons.

How big of a role does music play in inspiring you? What do you like to listen to when you're riding? How about during a contest?
Music can really get me pumped, my favorite band to ride to is Pennywise.

Which impresses you more in the halfpipe, huge straight airs or smaller but very
technical tricks?
Huge straight airs, that's what vert's all about, going big.

What is an average day like for you at Woodward?
Roll in sometime in the afternoon, grab a bite to eat, hang out with some kids, then meet Jamie Bestwick, Chad Kagy, Tom Stober, Jared Souney, and Keith McElhinney at whichever riding spot we're going to shred that day, throw down for a few hours, then head home.

Do you ride differently in front of a huge crowd?
No. i ride the same if there's 2 people or 10,000.