No.2 Tsukuda, Yuhai
What got you started in BMX?
Since I was little, my father took me to the beach and parks, and I surfed and skateboarded. Then I saw someone doing tricks on a bicycle near the beach, and when I talked to him, I learned about BMX. My dad bought me a bike and I was hooked.
BMX is the most popular type of bicycle in the world today. What do you think is the unique appeal of BMX?
Basically, the ability to go far on a bicycle is something that skateboards don't have, and being able to do tricks and play from the moment you leave home is what makes it different from a regular bicycle.
You also create art alongside BMX.
That's right. I have been drawing bunnies and stuff like that since I was little. Then I started oil painting within the past year or so.
It's a unique style that you don't see anywhere else.
Basically, I draw whatever I want, but I try not to share the same shape as anyone else. This is the same with BMX. I don't really decide on a concept at the beginning, but rather combine what I think is cool and form it into a shape.
Do you see a connection between art and BMX?
The part of expressing is similar. It is the same for me, just that it is a picture or a bicycle.
ICON ¥1,760
Today, I asked the skaters and BMX riders to wear the "Stance" socks, which are also popular among them.
I had never worn them before, but I knew they existed because all the skaters I knew were wearing them. I actually like the feeling of wearing them because they are easy to move around in. Also, the design and color are simple, and I can match them with anything.
What is the point of today's coordination?
I ride a bicycle, so I always wear something that is easy to move around in. I always dress like this.
What are your future plans?
As a BMX rider, my dream was to produce my own signature parts, but that has already come true. Next, I want to make money from painting. In the future, I hope to be able to live a richer life with just bicycles and paintings.
PROFILE
Born in 1997. He is a professional BMX rider known by the nickname "yumingrow. He has signed a contract with the long-established American BMX brand FIT BIKE CO. and enjoys a strong following both in Japan and abroad.
Instagram:@yumingrow
