January 2012 – Alexis Manning

Name:  Alexis Manning
Age:  23
Location: Long Island, NY

How did you get into riding? 
I was always into riding and knew how to ride but didn’t have my own bike, dirtbike, or quad, always rode my friends. I did have a few mini / super pocket bikes but they didn’t seem to last long with the way I rode them!  But a few of my guy friends had bikes but didn’t really stunt except maybe a wheelie here and there. There was one kid I knew, Shane Burnett (RIP…love you bro…Cloud 9), that was nasty at wheelies and could go for miles and miles up on one wheel. Everytime I saw him wheel I got that feeling of “I wish I had a bike!”. In Aug of 09′ I met my boyfriend Joey B and he just got an 09 Yahmaha R6, brand new. Me and him use to do wheelies together on the streets, with me on the back of the bike, but when he went to work I use to take it out and just street ride, never popped it up thou. A year or so later we got asked to come to the lot and there I met my crew. At the time I still didnt have my own bike. Thankfully, with the help from Joey, I saved enough money and almost half way throu the summer of 11′, I got my 01 Honda F4i!!! After that I really started getting into the stunt scene and I love it!

 
What are your goals as far as riding goes?  
Thats easy…to be better then the guys I ride with, especally G-Stod! Which is gonna be the next Jorian Ponomareff (French and cute…hit me up JP).

What are you looking forward to this season?
I’m looking foward to traveling to different lots and meeting new people.  Gonna keep practicing my tricks and learning new ones.  What I’m not looking forward to this season is the brutal cold winter. Can’t wait for warm weather!!    

Which women (not necessarily riders) inspire you the most and why?   
I’ve always looked up to Jessica Maine since I started riding and she’s the only girl that inspired me to stunt (before I knew anyone else), but in the past few months, Leah Petersen caught my eye.  I’ve watched her videos and listened to interviews on how she became as good as she is.  She gets me motivated to do new things.  Leah has a passion for riding and that inspires me the most. It’s all dedication.

Guilty Pleasures?   
Too provocative for viewers!  But I will say that this winter I’m snowboarding down the mountain shirtless! Only doing it once…keep your look out! haha 

Any hobbies/interests outside of riding?  
Outside of riding…hmm…I’m into everything that guys are into.  I play sports (volleyball, softball, etc), snowboarding is my second favorite thing to do besides riding.  Also, I like video games, hanging out, shopping,  hitting up the beach (and NO I’m not one of those girls that just sit and tan the whole time, thats actually really boring when most of your friends are guys). I’ll admit going out to bars equals a good night, even a better night when my girls are there!  I always find new things that interest me.

Do you have any pre-riding routines?  
There aren’t many stunting routines unless you call watching the Adrenaline Crew (you rock Reckless Steve!) or the Streetfighter videos a routine. lol  

Any advice for women who are looking to start riding? 
Get out there and do it up!  If you love or have an interest in something, such has riding in this case, don’t let anything / anyone hold you back. Start at your own pace and motivate yourself to get out there.  If you’re in it to stunt, or hit up the track, or even to just ride the streets with your friends, have fun and be safe!  It’s great to see new faces, especially more women rocking the bike world!  BRAAAAP!
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