In 2023 we did an interview with Indy and in May, I got to know her a little bit better. Coming from the Netherlands, I instantly asked her what was going on with speed skater Jutta Leerdam (Famous for winning multiple world titles and dating Jake Paul); the Netherlands is no stranger to producing some of the strongest athletes in the game and with Indy now being coached by legend Daniel Wedemeijer, Indy’s future is very bright. Kind-hearted, focused and talented, here’s an updated interview with Indy Krämer.
Name: Indy Krämer
Instagram: @Indykramer_bmx
Current Age: 15
Hometown: Susteren, Netherlands
How did you get into BMX? In 2015, a skate park (Wood 15) was built 10 minutes from our house. My oldest brother had his birthday party there, that was the first time I rode a BMX. From then on I went BMXing with my brothers every week. I met Bruno in Wood 15, but the funny thing is that Bruno and I didn’t cycle together that often at first. In 2020 I competed in the national championships. There I came 1st in the category of ladies up to 15. Then Corona came and I couldn’t cycle for a long time. Until one day I received a text from Frits van der Linden (former coach of team NL). He asked if Bruno, Lukas, Micheal and I would like to train with Team NL. Since then, Bruno, Micheal and I still train with Team NL, but as a talent team. It was quite a big change for Bruno and me because it is an hour’s drive from the village where we live to Area51 Eindhoven. In 2021 I started competing in FISE competitions. That’s gone pretty well for me so far! This is my BMX story so far, hopefully, I can tell a lot more in a few years.
What languages do you speak? Dutch and English
Your top three parks?
- Area 51 Eindhoven
- Skatepark de Sérignan
- Woodstyle Birresborn
Top three songs on your playlist?
- Lose Yourself Song by Eminem
- The Winner Takes It All Song by ABBA
- Roller Coaster Song by Danny Vera
Three people who inspire you and why?
- Lise-Lotte van Brunnersum, she’s like a big sister to me.
- Perris Benegas, I love her riding style
- My parents, they always try to make everything possible for me and my brothers.
What is a trend in BMX you want to stop seeing? The new generation of BMX forgets that they first need to learn how to ride a bike and how to control the bike before they can learn and do tricks.
What do you do when you’re not riding? School, go out with friends and work.
Favourite person to ride or train with? Bruno Colautti
Favourite shoes to ride in? Jordan 1 mid.
Best advice given to you? It’s better to regret something you did do, than something you didn’t do. From Lise-Lotte van Brunnersum.
Your biggest fear? Both my parents angry.
Your proudest accomplishment? That I qualified above all the boys in my age group at the National Championships.
Your worst habit? I bite my nails.
If you could hire someone to help you in some aspect of your life, what would it be? Someone who would clean my room.
What is a memorable experience you had that couldn’t have happened without BMX? I spent 3 weeks in France with my parents and the Wedemeijer family to go to the FISE experience.
Your top three future goals you want to achieve?
- Ride at the Olympics.
- Ride at X Games.
- Be an Red Bull athlete.
