Line Dam has just secured yet another Danish motocross championship title, adding to her already impressive list of achievements. We had the chance to catch up with her to talk about her season, her goals for the future, and her thoughts on the sport. Enjoy the interview!
Line, congratulations on winning your fourth Danish championship title! How does this particular victory feel compared to your previous ones?
Thanks a lot – it was amazing to bring home another title. Defending my title was tough mentally, and I probably rode too safe at times, but the main goal was the title.
You won four rounds and finished second twice—an almost flawless season. Can you walk us through how the season unfolded for you?
More than anything, this has been a season where winning the title has been my main focus. I wanted to increase my lead in every round so I could have an “easy” final, and that worked out.
In the final, you went head-to-head with Sara Andersen, and in the second round, with Malou Jakobsen—two of the best riders in the world. What was it like racing against them again?
Racing is the best thing in the world, and giving 100% on the track is really what I race for – something I might have forgotten a bit during the season. The round with Malou was only our second round of the Danish Championship, and I was probably still a little too passive there, because the championship meant more to me than winning that specific race. Sara raced with me in the final, and since I had already secured the championship before the last heat, I was able to ride without pressure on my shoulders. That allowed me to give 100%, and without a doubt it was the best and most fun race I’ve ridden this year.
Back in 2022, you finished as European vice-champion, narrowly missing out on the title in the final. Would you say that remains one of your most difficult memories?
Yes, it still hurts – I really wanted that European Championship gold.
You have competed in several WMX World Championship events with strong results. Could you explain to our readers why you decided to step back from the series?
My last WMX season was tough. COVID made traveling complicated, results didn’t come, and I felt I put in more than I got back. My dad got sick at the end of 2020, and finances also played a role. The joy of traveling so much and spending so many hours and money on results I wasn’t happy with just became too much for me.
Despite that, you remain an incredibly fast rider. Is there a chance we might see you return to the WMX World Championship?
I’ve found joy again in training and improving on the bike. Every year I consider a WMX round or two – if Mantova gets one, you’ll probably see me there.
Do you keep up with the current World Championship? What are your thoughts on how it has evolved in recent years?
I watch all the WMX races. The level is super high, and it’s great to see the girls pushing, taking risks, and hitting big jumps.
You’ve been on the podium twice with Team Denmark at the WMX European Nations. How special are those moments for you as a rider?
Some of my best memories are with Sara – we always have fun, and achieving results together makes it even more special.
You also organize camps for riders and supported young Danish talents during the 2024 Junior MX World Championship. Could you tell us more about these projects?
I’ve taken coaching courses and love working with young riders. I help the Danish federation at Junior Worlds and with women’s training camps – it’s exciting to see new talents coming up.
Finally, is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
Finally, I want to encourage more girls and women to try EMX and WMX. They’re amazing events, and the only way to get to world level is to race on those tracks.
