The Kids Are Alright: Camden and Weston Lukens

The youth of today are the future of our sport, and we appreciate the fire these young rippers bring to the world. From freeride to XC, the youngsters are on fire and doing exciting things. The Kids Are Alright will be a running column showcasing the up-and-comers who are keeping things fresh, dialed, sick, and whatever else the kids are saying these days. If you want to nominate someone, please, shoot me an email!

Today, we are talking with Camden and Weston Lukens, two absolute shredders from Florida who are currently traveling all over and riding some of the best spots in the world with their dad, Shawn Lukens. You can keep up to speed with their adventures on social media, and seriously, prepare to be blown away at the talent these young riders bring to the sport!

Follow their journey on Instagram: @triobehindbars, @Cam_sends, @Wes_Sends

Tell our readers a little more about who you are and what type of rider you are?

Weston: My name is Weston and I like to do Mountain Biking and Dirt Jumping and I like to try and compete against myself and push myself to the next level. I want to try and be a pro rider when I grow up

Camden: My name is Camden and I like riding my bikes with my friends. I am a downhill racer and slopestyle rider. I like competing in competitions across the US and Canada.

Where did you grow up?

Mount Dora FL

Where do you live now?

Mount Dora, FL and in a van traveling

How old are you?

Weston: 9

Camden: 13

When did you find the love for the bike, and what made you stick with it?

Weston: I started biking when I was 3 and I started falling in love with it when i was 5. I loved watching all the pro riders do tricks and decided that I wanted to learn to do that.

Camden: I found love at about 8 and loved the thrills it gave me, especially the thrill of going fast and jumping in the air.

What is the earliest memory you have of bikes?

Weston: I remember dad teaching me how to ride on Mountain Bike trails.

Camden: When I was five years old riding through the sprinklers

How vital is the support from family to keep racing or riding? Would you be where you are today without them?

Weston: Massive my dad always tries to help me with doing my tricks and my other stuff which is so helpful. He also drives me to all these cool places. No

Camden: It's definitely good to have support. It's definitely super important for me because where we live there are barely any downhill or slopestyle events. They help me go places and help me improve. Definitely not.

Favorite Place to Ride?

Weston: Cam Zinks Property, Whistler, and Forlong Resort in China

Camden: Highland Mountain Bike Park

Favorite Ride Snack?

Weston: Scratch Labs

Camden: Scratch Labs

Do you have a favorite album/song/playlist that gets you pumped up to ride?

Weston: The sound of my tires hitting the dirt and my Profile Hub.

Camden: Burn the House Down by AJR

First thing you do after a ride?

Weston: Try to find another ride or trail

Camden: Eat a Snack

Do you have any post/pre-ride rituals?

Weston: Warm up on smaller stuff then work up to bigger stuff

Camden: Rub my hands on my grips

Dream Event to Ride?

Weston: Redbull Rampage

Camden: Crankworks Slopestyle Event

Biggest Inspiration (This can be another rider or athlete, or anyone/anything)?

Weston: Erik Fedko

Camden: Emil Johansson

What is your favorite aspect of the sport?

Weston: Riding with my friends and pushing each other.

Camden: Riding with my Friends

Least Favorite Part of the Sport?

Weston: Breaking parts

Camden: Getting Injured cause then I cant ride.

Favorite Non-Cycling Sport to Watch/Play?

Weston: Motocross

Camden: Formula One Racing

Greatest Achievement on the Bike?

Weston: Going to all these big places like Cam Zink Invitational and winning Day 1, Going to the Reece Wallace Invitational, and Flying to China to race and winning there.

Camden: Hitting the whale tail at the Reece Wallace Invitational

What are you looking forward to the most in the next 12 months?

Weston: Possibly going to New Zealand for Crankworx

Camden: Highland Mountain Bike Park and Possibly going to New Zealand

Anyone you want to thank or give a special shoutout?

Weston: My Dad and all the people who have helped me.

Camden: My Dad and Dominic Megalli for teaching me how to backflip