Matt Dutton - Question Time

Name?

Matt Dutton

Age?

42

Area you reside?

Stockport, UK

When did you get into BMX?

1995/96

First BMX?

Raleigh Team Burner – it had ovalised down tube & top tube – all I could afford at the time before I bought my mates Schwinn XS3

Current BMX?

Standard Trailboss ‘97 – why change a classic

Favourite place to ride?

Weaverhills Trails

Top 3 BMX-related memories?

1. 1997 Rampworks Jam – first time seeing the Seventies crew in full effect

2. 1999 Grotbags shooting pictures of me at The Boneyard & then seeing it pop up in Ride

3. Bike 98/99 – loved them shows when all the US pros would come over – so good

Influences?

Groundchuck, Brian Foster, Shaun Butler, Fids, Jon Dye, Martin Allmey, Jerry Galley.

Who are your perfect people to share a deck with?

Everyone from my old scene – pretty much grew up riding, Frodsham Trails, Spital trails, Boneyard & Rampworks.

Music?

Pretty much stuck on a 70s rock vibe at the minute, I listen to all sorts though

Favourite BMX Video Section?

Issac McCrea – Domination

Favourite single clip from BMX Video?

It’s popped back up recently onto my feed but that Jim Reinstra 540 back rail tap at the Baco jam is perfection – watched it back so many times

Other interests?

I’m lucky enough to enjoy my job, brewing beer, so I get to travel & geek out over that quite a lot.

Last words?

Make your own fun.