A while back we posted this video of an unknown rider as part of an article about Wanyi Park. Then we posted it again later just because we could.

The second time we posted this made us curious as to who the rider was. So after an intense search (20-30 minutes), we found him. I took it upon myself to interview the mystery rider.

As it turns out, our Wanyi Park regular is none other than the amazing Nicky “Stirrups” Geerse. Nicky lives near Amsterdam and rides with the BFC Team. He is sponsored by Forest7, MBS Europe, and of course, BFC. Currently recovering from a wicked knee injury, Stirrups is axious to get back on his board.

I had limited time with Nicky as he was heading off to do some filming and judging at a nearby mountainboard competition. Despite his busy schedule, I was able to get a few questions answered…

Q: So you go by Stirrups?
A: Yeah don’t know why, it is even a bigger mystery than what BFC stands for. you should ask the BFC why they came up with that name.

Q: How long have you been riding.
A: About a year of 4.

Q: So I know you’re recovering from a knee injury, what’s that all about?
A: In December I kind of screwed up my knee when I did a frontflip of an uprail on a too flat landing. I could barely walk after that and 7 days later I had a mountainboard videoshoot for a TV channel. In short: I did try to board, too big of a jump too flat landing, Snap!
I’ve had surgury 4 months ago and still need about 2 months of physical therapy.

Q: What tricks have you been working on?
A: Not much since I haven’t been boarding since December, but usually i try to throw down innovating stuff. Been doing some FS 270 to boardslide 270 off, FS boardslide 270, switch FS boardslide 270 out, back corck 7ns, tree tappin’, one footed extravaganza etc.

Q: What is your favorite trick and why?
A: Laid out flips. they just feel amazing.

Q: Boardercross, Freestyle, Big air, Downhill… What’s your flavor?
A: Freestyle.

Q: What got you into mountainboarding?
A: Internet

Q: Are there any riders that inspire you?
A: Too many!

Q: Goals for the future?
A: Getting back to where I used to be and having fun.