Viktor Villanueva
Age
22
Occupation
Student/Starbucks Barista
What do you ride?
53cm Volume V1 Cutter/Starfuckers Fork
How long have you been riding?
Fixed for about a year now
Why do you ride fixed?
First it was for commute/workout now it’s about speed, hills and traffic
How’d you get introduced to fixed riding?
By accident. I borrowed a bike from a friend and I thought it was just a messed up bike, but I needed it for a week and it just grew on me.
Why do you wanna go to Austin?
Mostly the challenge of the ride, but you know, I also want to see some shows and party.
Do you have any distance riding experience?
No, but I’ve been working really hard for this one.
How are you preparing for the ride?
Training everyday. miles.miles.miles.
Where’s your favorite place in town to go ride? In the world?
Let’s see… In town, the bars. In the world, I haven’t been many places on a bike, but I’d say any college campus on the weekend is fun. Lots of spots to attempt tricks and gaps.
What’s the stupidest/most embarrassing thing you’ve done on your bike?
Trying to trackstand, eat a CLIF bar and light a cigarette at the same time. Fell straight over and this was during a group ride.
Anything else we should be aware of?
Look out, Austin, I’m gonna kick your ass.