Arielle Martin
With the Summer Olympics just three months away and BMX making it's Olympic debut in Bejing this August, the Go211 community is stoked to ask Olympic hopeful Arielle Martin the Who? What? Where? Why? and How? So go ahead and ask this all around dirt diva anything and everything BMX, life and what it feels like to be at the top of her game as her sport gets ready to make Olympic history, fire away she's all yours.....

What are your plans after the Olympic Games are over?
from: CChizma
Still plan on shredding the BMX bike, want to get back into 4x, and who knows... maybe a little Rally with the Aunt!

if you could live anywhere in the world with your hubby when you are done where would it be and why?
from: jennyjax
Yes, Montana! JK I would love to live overseas in Europe for a little while, I am kind of attached to South France or Germany, but in the end I think I will end up somewhere in the West with my mountains and my family.

If you could live any where in the world where would it be?
from: Sarah Buhler
Seems to be a popular question! Anywhere close to you Sarah...

What is your most memorable experience with biking?
from: Sarah Buhler
Most memorable?? Every time I ride its memorable! Seriously I can't just pick one experience. The first time down the start ramp in Beijing last August probably stands up at the top.

Now that you know how to train really well for BMX, will you shoot for 2012 in London as well?
from: Sutty
I would love to do London! Still have to focus on Beijing first, but 2012 is definitely on the radar, but only if I get my RAD massage therapist to come!

What was it like riding on the Today Show?
from: Billy
It was a pretty crazy production, amazing to see how everything comes together last second to put something on like that. Everything was on-the-fly and constantly changing, but overall it was a rad experience and I had a blast!

Do you always wear a helmet when ridding?
from: Loreo316
Anytime I am on a track, riding trails, or going fast I have a helmet on. Thats not just a textbook answer either, I really like my face and my head and want to keep it!

How do you entertain yourself on the road?
from: Loreo316
I read a lot of books and we play cards a TON. I think I have played more card games this last month on the road than anyone ever should in a lifetime, but it helps with the boredom and we always have a good laugh doing it.

Who do you admire?
from: angela29
Thats a tough question, a LOT of people... in sports I would say Lance Armstrong,James Stewart, Shaun White, Michael Phelps, Brandi Chastain, and Danika Patrick. In life Jesus Christ, Ghandi, The Dalai Llama and my lil Bro and my Parents.

What do you like best about China?
from: angela29
I got to see the Great Wall there last August, it was by far the best experience I had in China... pretty amazing.

How is living at the Olympic Training Center?
from: Tricia Byrnes
It's a dream come true! I get to wake up, eat good food, and shred the Olympic track all day long. Everything I need is on site and there is a rad crew living there that gives it a great atmosphere, I feel really lucky to have been selected to live there.

How is it being married and traveling so much?
from: Tricia Byrnes
It's not easy for sure, but my husband is currently serving as a crew chief in Afghanistan as a part of the 101st Airborne (ARMY) so him being gone makes it a lot easier for me to be gone all the time. I am fully supportive of what he is doing and he is the same with what i am doing. We talk every day on the phone or SKYPE so we can keep things real for us.

If you could have one super human power what would it be and why?
from: Tricia Byrnes
Flying for sure. I think that's why I like jumping my bike so much, it gives me that false sense that I am flying and it's rad.

What's your approach going into the Olympic Trials?
from: Tricia Byrnes
The women actually don't have a trials for Olympic qualification, so my approach will be in the stands cheerin the guys on!

How do you feel about the controversary over China and the Olympics and is it affecting you at all?
from: Tricia Byrnes
Personally, I disagree with their human rights policy and action towards Tibet, but more importantly I believe that the Olympics is not the platform to change politics. The Olympic organization itself promotes peace so all the talks of boycott and taking a stand against China is really counterproductive. Leave the politics at home and lets just battle for some Gold medals.

How did you get involved in BMX?
from: Tricia Byrnes
My dad raced in the late 80's and I used to go to the track to watch him. I just remember begging for the longest time to race so for my 5th birthday my parents broke down and got me a race bike and I haven't looked back since!

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