First question is tough. Why, why , why , did you go back to Suzuki this year? You could win on a Honda.
The reason I stayed with suzuki was because I have been with them for 4 years now and have the best crew in paddock which counts alot !!! Other than that I have been with suzuki from day one I will get all the satisfaction from winning on the bike instead of going to a proven winner ......

What kind of pedal-bike do you ride?
I ride 2 different bikes ..... I have a Colnago that I train on in the US and a Pinarello that I train on in Europe ....


You're sorta from the UK. Do you know Liz Hurley?
Born and raised n So Cal ..... My family were all born jn England .... I have house there now that I live at in between the european races ..... Nah .... Someday : )

He might not know Liz Hurley but he does know Brad

Have you had the chance to ride Suzuki's 800cc bike yet? How far into development, race readiness, is the bike?
Actually haven't rldden the 800 yet but I will do at the end of this next week ..... Cant wait !!!!!

Do you mind if Fetty and Hamblen call you Hopper?
Hopper 's cool ....

Bridgestone tires seem to be coming a long way, with that in mind, why don't you send me a Hopper Tshirt?
Yah, they're getting better and better every race !!! I ve believed in them all along and cant wait to see their performance next year !!!! Have some Hopper T shirts next year : ) ....


Your website says you are 5'10. Yeah right. How tall are you really?
5 10 .... Believe it or not .... Doesnt matter to me , would be nice to be shorter for the 800 cc bikes though ...

How do you get along with your teammate when, each race, you guys are out for blood, trying to beat each other? Ever though about asking Vermeulen for a lead-out? I bet you are a much better sprinter.
I get along with him alright ..... I mean we are not the best of friends but he is very good as a team mate and motivates me to do better ..... At the end of the day you always wanna beat your teamate first !!!!

Is it just us or do a great many Australians seem very up-tight?
Most Australians I know are pretty loose and love a good time ..... Some can be though : )

How does the dual citizenship thing work? If we go to war with Britain (again) which side do you take?
Not actually a dual citizen ..... Full American but wouldnt choose a side either way ..... They would never go to war though ...... (ed, we'll see about that, we all know they want a rematch)

Hopper's tattoo doesn't say SWEET or DUDE

When do you plan on switching over to NASCAR racing?
No Answer (ed. we are assuming it'll be a few years yet)

Do you ride a moto on the street?
No moto on the street for me ..... Love racing but dont trust others on the road .... I ride big cars with big rims ...... HeHe

Do you know what cyclocross is?
Not exactly sure what cyclocross is ???

When are you gonna come to NC and ride bike-cycles with Jamie Hacking, the Fetty, and Hamblen? Did I mention that they know Jamie Hacking? Well, they do.
No Answer

pick one

ice cream sandwich or umbrella girl/hopper sandwich?
Umbrellagirl Sandwich of course !!!!
ferrari or lamborghini?
Aston Martin DB9 before both .... Lambo over Fer though ....
boxers or briefs?
None .... Commando LOL
sean connery or pierce brosnan?
Sean Connery
roller skates or roller blades?
Roller Skates baby ....
button fly or zipper fly?
Button fly when going commando LOL ....
grillz or chains?
Grillz LOL
like a virgin madonna or kabbalah madonna?
Like a virgin I guess .... Havent heard the other one ..... Cheers .....
would you rather never be able to ride your bike again or never have sex again?
No Answer

Ok kid, thanks for playing TheBikeGame interview game.
Cheers
Liz

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