Name: Saraya Chanadet, but I go by Bubby.
Socials: @bmx.bubby
Current Age: 15
Hometown: Stallion Springs, California
Sponsors: Heavy Pedalz, Free Agent bikes, EVS, ODI.
How did you get into BMX? During Covid, my uncle got my sisters and me into skateboarding, and seeing bikes at the skatepark made me want to try it, so In 2021 I got my first BMX bike and I’ve been riding ever since.
What languages do you speak? English and a little French.
Your top three parks?
- Woodward West
- Dreamyard
- Clairmont
Top three songs on your playlist?
- Dreams by Fleetwood Mac
- Free Bird by Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Party in the U.S.A. by Miley Cyrus
Three people who inspire you and why?
- Manuel Gatica – I really appreciate Manny, he is always pushing me when we ride and he’s helped me progress a lot.
- Jared Eberwein – Super grateful to Jared, he’s helped me out a lot with BMX.
- Jake Leiva – It’s insane I to get to ride with him frequently, he’s the 🐐.
What is a trend in BMX you want to stop seeing? When people care how you land a trick lol.
What do you do when you’re not riding? Play music, drums, piano etc. Hang out with my siblings and friends (usually riding tho), and play sports.
Favourite person to ride or train with? The whole Woodward crew, they’re the best.
Favourite shoes to ride in? DC shoes.
Best advice given to you? “When life gives you delemas make delemanade” – Christine and Shayla.
Your biggest fear? Backflips and math.
Your proudest accomplishment? Hard to say, it’s always changing. Every time I ride or learn something new I get excited so it’s different everyday 🤷🏻♀️
Your worst habit? Procrastinating
Editors Note: To her credit, she got back to us really fast on this interview.
If you could hire someone to help you in some sort of aspect of your life, what would it be? A tutor 🫣
What is a memorable experience you had that couldn’t have happened without BMX? Not a specific moment but just the process of learning something new, going through the struggle and hard work and satisfaction, BMX has definitely taught me a lot.
Your top three future goals you want to achieve?
- Olympics / C1 competitions
- Finally, get my black belt
- Continuing to have fun everyday 😉
