Where do you live?
I live in Lakeside, California
Years Racing?
I have been racing since I was 6 years old, so about 8 years now
Home Track?
I am lucky enough to call 3 tracks my home track, which are Cactus Park, Kearny Moto Park and Chula Vista BMX.
Sponsors?
USA Cycling, Haro Bikes, Dale Holmes Racing, Rockstar Energy, WD-40, 100 Percent, Answer MX, Shimano, ODI grips, BOX Components, Tioga Tires, HRP Designs, Wheel Builder. Don’t forget my parents and entire family! I owe a big thank you to all my sponsors!!!!
Major wins/titles?
I am fortunate enough to have won myself many titles over my past years of racing, I hold the following titles: 6x State Champion, 2x Redline Cup Champion, 3x Gold Cup Champion, 4x California State Games Champion, 3x Western Division Champion, 3x ROC Champion, 2017 World #7 and 2015 NAG 1 title! As for major wins in my racing career so far, I would have to say winning NAG 1 in 2015 was a big accomplishment for myself but I think my must memorable and most exciting moment in racing has been when I went to my first worlds race in 2017, competed against over 50 girls in the world and was able to take home a World #7 title. May not have been a WIN but in my mind it was a WIN!!!
How’s your season going?
Well… my season has not gone the way I have planned, however, I have learned a lot and I am continuing to make progress, working hard on and off the bike. I have had to make some adjustments to my racing program in order to compete with my competition. I race against some of the fastest girls in BMX right now. I have been able to bring home a couple wins and many podium finishes this season. I am proud of myself for continuing to get the finishes I have had with such hard competition and it is only getting harder each race but I am up for the challenge. These challenges only make me a better racer.
You’ve been easing into some SX riding down at Chula Vista how’s the Big Hill riding going?
I absolutely love riding the SX track at Chula Vista and feel I am the perfect fit for this type of track. I have eased into the SX track over the past 8 months and have been able to attend 3 super cross training camps down at Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center. I have definitely stepped out of my comfort zone this year and I am now jumping massive jumps and I am learning how to better communicate with my coaching staff, trainers and teammates on making myself a better SX racer. I kind of feel like a pro when I am at the top of the SX hill. I love it!!!!
How’s the local San Diego scene? Do you ride the trails and pump tracks for fun?
The local scene in San Diego is absolutely amazing, we have prefect weather almost year round, which allows for year round training in BMX. Of course, I ride trails and pump tracks. I do ride for fun, it is so important to always make time for fun while riding. Trails and pump tracks I feel help me better my skills on and off the BMX track.
Who are some of the riders you look up to?
I look up to many riders in this sport. If I have to pick my first pick would be Alise Willoughby of course she is a powerhouse of a girl racer which is what I am going to be. Lauren Reynolds is awesome, I get to see her ride and train weekly which motivates me to be a better rider. My next pick is a girl pro who has been out of BMX for while now do to a injury, Caroline Buchanan… I have followed Caroline’s road to recovery over the past months, her determination both mentally and physically to get stronger has made me want to work harder and has shown me being mentally tough is a major part of this BMX sport. Wait… I have a couple boys I look up to, Nic Long, has to be one of my most favorite pros he keeps me laughing, never lets me get down on myself and always is pushing me to work harder and harder. I have the privilege of being able to ride and do gates with him at his home, he is a fan of mine (hahahaha). Walker Finch, teammate of mine for 6 years, taught me how to smile and keep positive with his great teeth and hair (haha). My list is so long with riders I look up to, a lot of riders have made a big impact on my BMX career.
Best part about racing?
Everything… Being able to travel and see places I would of never have seen without this sport. I have experience and have seen more in these past 8 years then most in a lifetime.
What are your goals for the rest of the year?
I want to finish strong and continue to get better and better each day. I am going to continue to work hard to get that NAG 1 title back in the 14 girls class and of course I really want to race the NAG 5 challenge for the first time at the Grands this season.
Long term goals?
My longterm goal is to first turn pro at the age of 17 years old and I want to ride for Team USA in the 2024 Olympics. I am going to keep grinding!
PC: Justin Kosman