While Hiro was recovering from his elbow injury we didn't hear a lot about him. But lately he is BACK and doing very well at contests. Below is a short interview, check out his new long interview on brakeless.ch, too.

When did you start riding and what made you start? Since I was 16. I saw BMX in a TV commercial and it struck me hard.

What’s your riding style? Original and hardcore style.

Any big influences? Kazuyoshi Miura, Riders: Jesse Puente , Chad DeGroot

What’s your killer move? Air tricks: a variation of hardcore tricks done in mid-air.

What was the highlight of your career? BMX FLATLAND WORLD CIRCUIT 2007 Season Champion

What is Red Bull Circle of Balance to you? It’s the contest that excites me the most, yet I haven’t conquered it yet. It’s the best stage for BMX expressions. It’s the contest I want to win the most.