Rising Star with Connor Gulbrandsen
Multi-talented off-roader and 11-year-old Enduro & Arenacross power blaster Connor Gulbrandsen is the latest Rising Star to be grilled by us and here is how the interview went…
Feature Image courtesy of J.W Forysth Photography
What bike do you ride? 2019 Ktm 85 Sx small wheel
How and when did you start riding? I started at 5 when my dad bought me a little Honda 50cc auto
What made you choose Enduro? Enduro was safer than MX my dad said!
Where was your first race? My first race was at Kilburn on my Klx 110 auto against a whole gaggle of riders on 65cc 2t bikes and I got destroyed as my 4t was no match for 2t bikes
When and where was your first race win? Kirton Offroad was my first win ever on my 65cc bike and on my 10th birthday
Which rider has influenced you the most and why? My favourite rider is Manni Lettenbichler as he’s done so much at such a young age
Image Courtesy of J.W Forysth Photography
Where’s the coolest place and track you’ve ridden? Favourite place I’ve ever ridden was Arenacross in Sheffield in 2019 in front of 6000 fans
Outside of Enduro who is your sporting hero? Outside enduro my favourite sportsperson is Valentino Rossi
What country would you like to visit that you haven’t yet and why? I’ve been so lucky to have travelled loads including Australia and Singapore etc I’d like to visit Canada to snowboard with my dad and big brother
Name one thing you don’t like and explain why? I don’t like rude people without any manners
What was the last thing you watched on YouTube? The last thing I watched on YouTube was Fortnite
What’s been your biggest achievement so far? My biggest achievement so far was being invited to race Arenacross in 2019
What is your most treasured possession? Most treasured possession so far was most improved rider if the year in 2018 trophy voted for by all staff at Edge
If you didn’t want to be a pro enduro rider, what would you like to be? Pro gamer or pro snowboarding
Finish the sentence. “I feel good when I…….” I beat older more experienced riders
