Matthias Dandois

Date of Birth

06/05/1989

Hometown

Paris, France

Currently Resides

Somewhere in the World

On Vans Since

2010

Nickname

The tall sausage

First Bike

Some Huffy from the Grocery store

Favorite Tricks

Nollie 360

Q&A

WHAT SHOE DO YOU RIDE?

Era Pro

WHAT SHOE DO YOU CHILL IN?

Ultra Range light

WHAT’S YOUR BIKE SET-UP?

Haro Bikes signature « La Bastille » Frame and forks. Cinema wheels.

WHAT IS THE BEST TRIP YOU’VE EVER BEEN ON?

First trip to Cape Town, filming for « Make it Happen » with Greg Illingworth. A bunch of great dudes were in town filming for various projects, we were all staying at the same youth hostel downtown Cape Town and things got a bit wild.

WHAT IS THE BEST STORY YOU’VE EVER HEARD OR BEEN TOLD?

Raphael Chiquet missed 3 flights in a row on the way to the biggest contest ever in Japan. He ended up spending all his money and his flying miles and still didn’t make it to the contest. We’re still crying laughing about it today. « I thought I had time to have a last cigarette at the smoking area ». No you didn’t. hahaha « Where the f..k is Raph?? »

FAVORITE VANS RIDER?

Alex Valentino is an amazing rider, but most importantly an amazing human to travel with. Love ya bro.

WHAT TRICK CAN’T YOU DO THAT YOU WISH YOU COULD?

I wish I was better at barspins. I always catch them lazy hand.

WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT’S EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?

Warning: One morning I woke up with a girl in my bed, she was about to leave but couldn’t find her panties. I looked under my bed and saw them. I gave it to her. She glanced at me and told me « these are not mine ». Good times.

WHAT ARE SOME INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF BMX?

Some of my interest are actually outside of BMX: Photography, Acting, Travelling, Girls, Party, good times with friends…

LAST GOOD BOOK YOU READ OR MAGAZINE YOU LOOKED AT?

The deserters newspaper print by Vince Perraud. amazing photography. Vince is the man.

FIVE SONGS THAT HAVE TO BE ON A PLAYLIST?

Lay Down in the tall grass - Timber Timbre
Life Song - The Black Angels
Disciples - Tame Impala
Stamina - Coucou Chloe
Marie Louise - Faire

FIVE ESSENTIALS FOR ANY ROAD TRIP?

Bikes
Iphone
Sleeping bags
Passport
Good people.