The course this year in Estonia at Simpel Session is another great one…maybe their best yet. You can tell just by looking at the ramps and rider list that a ton of wild stuff is going down. Check out our course photos here along with a “by the numbers” list of what all is behind one of the year’s best contests…
Photos by Fat.
2011 Simpel Session By The Numbers
Square Miles In Country Of Estonia: 17,413
Population Of City Of Tallinn: 411,980
Years Contest Has Been Running: 11
BMX Riders Competing: 100
Riders Turned Down From Competition Due To Lack Of Space: 300
Countries Represented In Contest: 30
Country With Most Riders Competing: USA
Estimated Number Of Missed Flights To Estoina: 5+
Projected Spectators Throughout The Weekend: 10,000
Estimate Live Webcast Viewers Around The World: 250,000
Cameramen For Live Webcast: 6
Months Of Planning For Event: 6
Cans Of Red Bull Consumed During Event: Too many.
Full-Time Employees Of Simpel Session: 2
Volunteers For The Weekend: 17
Accredited Media: 120
Hours Of Security Guard Work: 1,003 hours
Bottles Of Water Consumed During Event By Riders: 1,600 bottles
Days It Took To Build The Course: 24
Bleach Used To Make Sure The Floor Is Not Slippery: 53 gallons
Hours Of Actual Competition: 16
Hours Of After Parties: 24
Amount Of Approved Media Credentials: 50
DJs Playing At After Parties: 21 (And one live band.)
Total Prize Money In US Dollars: $16,000
Partners & Sponsors Behind The Event: 17+
Age Of Oldest Competitor: 36
Age Of Youngest Competitor: 14
Films Playing At Simpel Session Film Festival: 23
Riders In Hotel Lobby At Any Given Time: 30+
Billboards/Signs Around Town Promoting Event: 185
Seconds Of TV Commercial Running Time Promoting Event: 8,250
TAGS: 2011 Simpel Session, By The Numbers, Course, Estonia, Tallinn
