1st year Pro Greg Watts has gone from a relative unknown to one of MTB’s major talents in just one year. At 19 years of age, Greg discusses his riding, his future, and all things MTB.

 

Things have really fallen into place for you this year; tell us a little about how it felt signing your first contract and being thrust onto the MTB scene.  It all happened pretty fast actually. It’s been pretty sweet though. I feel like I finally reached the level I want to be at and now I can focus on riding full time.

 

                

A lot of people know you mainly for your jumping ability; few realize what a well rounded rider you are. Other than free riding and jumping, what other disciplines would you like to pursue? At this point dirt jumping is my main focus but I plan on racing Pro DH and 4x . I’d say dirt jumping is definitely my favorite because it gives me the great chance to be creative and push limits.

You are leaving for your first riding experience overseas. What expectations to have about traveling to Europe for the first time? I don’t really know what to expect. I am looking forward to it for sure. I definitely want to win the comps and look forward to riding with and against other top riders.

There seems to be more and more talent coming out the Santa Cruz area. What do you think are some of the reasons? So much to ride- trails, XC, dirt jumps, and a lot of people to ride with. Lots of great riders doing different things keeps you occupied with riding. It makes it easier to stay focused.

You jump the pier yet? Nope. The water is cold and I don’t want to get arrested.

Do you know anything about the Legend of the Shine? Legend of the what?

How much has the McCaul's pool helped you? A lot. All the major tricks I have learned have been there. Flips, flip whips, 360’s, backflip tailwhip.

What makes the backflip tailwhip so difficult?

 Lots of stuff you have to think about when you are doing it- body position, landing, and it’s super hard to land pedals.

What’s the sickest trick you’ve seen in the pool? Hmm,..Jaimie Goldman did a front flip on a mountain bike. That was cool. Cam did a downside 3 whip.

 

What new tricks do you think riders will be doing in the next few years? Double back flips.

Have you done a double back flip? In the pool, yes.

One night with Jessica Simpson or one week at Whistler? Jessica Simpson

 

What’s the coolest trick you done on a beach cruiser?  Seat stand manual.

Does that help pull chicks? Not really dude.

 

 

WORD ASSOCIATION WITH gWATT

Wood Ramps Splinters

Turkey   Baster

The McCauls Weird

Barbaro What?

Huey Lewis Uh I don’t even know who that is .

NORBA Hates You.

The OC Drama