Activity: Keelyn Jones, BMX Biking, an off-road style of biking that involves racing and stunts.

When and why did you start BMX biking?

I was 13 years old, and my neighborhood friends all started (BMX biking). I did not like it at first, but I stuck with it and I began to learn how to do it.

Where do you BMX bike?

At the skate park since it is cold out right now, but I usually like to ride on the streets in downtown.

What is BMX biking?

We do tricks on our bikes. I like the park riding because it is more fun.

What is most unique about BMX biking?

It is a way that you can express how you feel when you ride. If I am stressed out, I bike and it is a different feeling and acts as a stress-reliever. I take it very seriously.

What is your favorite part about BMX biking?

I like the community feel and how a lot of my good friends are involved.

What have you learned from BMX biking?

I have learned you can make good relationships through the activities you do.

Are there competitions?

There are a couple every year, and I usually have to travel to go. I ride on a team, so I get to do it for free. They are categorized by classes, like professional, but I started in beginner and went up to pro.

How would you like to improve?

I want to ride more and have more fun with it. I think I take it too seriously, so I want to have more fun.

What are some conflicts you have encountered?

I have not gotten that many injuries. I got a couple of concussions and rolled ankles, but nothing that bad. The hardest part is the recovery, because it is hard getting back to normal. It takes such a long time, and you still hurt when you are riding after the injury.

What is your proudest moment?

When I got first in a Gatorade Free Flow contest. That is where they pick a couple skate parks every year and hold contests there. I only won in the intermediate category so it was not a big deal, but it gave me a good feeling.

What gear do you wear?

I wear soft knee pads, shin pads, helmets and ankle guards to prevent from rolling ankles.

Who is your idol regarding biking?

My biggest idol would have to be Chad Kerley. I look up to him for how he always progresses and has fun with riding.

How do you see your future with BMX biking?

I will continue it as long as I can, but usually a lot of people get injured and cannot ride as much.