Van Homan

Name: Van Homan. Full name is John Vandever Homan III if that’s what you’re looking for.

From: Pennsville, NJ

Birthday: 11/21/1979

The year you started riding: 1992

Sponsors: Fit Bike Co., Orchid Footwear, Duo, Two by Four

Do you have any signature products out now? Yeah I have a signature frame with Fit called the “Van”, a shoe with Orchid, and a grip with Duo. Might have a couple more things in the works with Fit for next year.

Bmx videos that you’ve had a part in: Okay let’s start from the top. Trail Blazin, split part with Robo and Stuart King in Anthem, Seek n’ Destroy, Criminal Mischief, Ride “Parts”, “The Family”, Props interview in issue 48, house check in Standpoint 5, and Fit Life. I think thats all the full parts i’ve had. I’ve also been involved with a lot of road-trip videos including Road Fools 4,5,6,7,10,13 and 14, Fit Barcelona, Fit Puerto Rico, Summer of Fit, and Orchid “Step On It”. I think that about does it as far as anything major goes.

Your all-time favorite bmx videos: 1201. I grew upon that video and it had a huge influence on my riding.

Favorite feeling on a bike: I think when your just out riding with your boys on a nice day. The weather is good and your riding just feels on point. You’re just doing good things on your bike because you’re feeling it. Things that should scare you aren’t because your just having a great time and your in that “zone”. I don’t know if that sounds weird but it makes sense to me.

Favorite stuff to ride: I like a mix of everything. I seriously ride pretty much everything except flat and vert. I’d get pretty bored if I only rode one type of thing.

Favorite bands / musicians: Screeching Weasel, Ryan Adams, and Classic Rock 102.9

Favorite movies: Big Lebowski

Favorite websites: I’m pretty sure I hate them all. The internet just sucks the life out of me. Some sites I check regularly are Myspace, Fitbikeco.com, Thecomeupbmx.net and of course Orchidfootwear.com

Interests outside of bmx: My Wife Samantha, My dog Hazel, Poker, Snowboarding, Skating my micro mini and Yuengling.
Any last words: Thanks to everyone who has helped me out along the way. You all know who you are. I really appreciate it.