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As the sport of BMX progressed throughout the mid-90s it became more and more common to see street riders end their video sections with massive gaps and roof drops. Many riders not only made a name for themselves with the final trick or stunt in their video part, they became legends. Fast forward to 2019 and some of the stuff you see street riders doing today is not only mind blowing but also death defying, at least at times. Sean Burns was inspired by riders that came before him who pedaled fast and went big. However what was once considered a rarity in terms of rolling the dice, is now a more common style of riding, at least for a select few. Sean is one of the gnarliest riders ever. I think it's safe to say Sean spends more time on rooftops than he does on the actual ground. His riding is super crazy, and things can go bad, very quickly. The term "high risk scenario" doesn't even begin to explain some of the amazing things Sean can do on his bike! While he's obviously a risk taker, there's also something unique about his approach. There's a lot more to Sean than just being a pedal as fast as you can and hang on kind of rider. There's a technical side to his riding as well. We hit up Sean via Skype, and asked him about his New England roots, how often he rides in pain, how his riding has evolved over the years, hunting for new street spots, riding with brakes, getting arrested, his section in the video Anthem II, his company Bone Deth, being a judge at the X Games, being in a band, and holding down a job all while being a pro BMX rider. So get comfortable, crank up your speakers, and get to know one of the sickest street riders on the planet... Sean Burns!