X games bikers

Prior to his gold-medal winning run in , the Chase Hawk approach to park practice was one of the best shows at X Games. While Mike Aitken never managed better than a fifth place finish over his six X Games appearances, there is no denying his influence on BMX. Mike Aitken arrived on the BMX scene in his early teens and grabbed the attention of everyone with his ability to twist and tweak everything that much further.

A photographer's dream on dirt, Aitken adapted to the streets and hammered out video part after video part of progressive, smooth and insanely high BMX riding. He did it all, better than most could ever imagine, and he brought the over dirt jumps to X Games. Hats off to a true innovator. Inspired by Dave Mirra to ride, Dhers traveled to the U. Dhers' energy on the Park course was second to none during his gold medal rallies, and his ability to trick everything in his way showed just how adaptable he was.

These days, Dhers runs an action sports skatepark in North Carolina and still rides everything in his path. Known for being quick to adapt to any course setup, peers love watching his stylish riding and ability to mix fun, flowing lines with big progressive tricks. It created a playful rivalry on camera, but there was a very real reason behind the competition: Jay Miron was one of the most progressive BMX riders of all-time, on all terrains.

Like we said, Jay can do it all. Miron now creates his own custom furniture in his adopted hometown of Vancouver, B. Following a heel injury in , Kagy has not returned to competition and now serves as an X Games judge.

One of the most explosive riders in the field, Scotty Cranmer has thrice blocked the X Games Park three-peat attempts of others Dave Mirra in and Daniel Dhers in and on his way to three gold of his own.

In , he was the only XG Park rider to earn two medals in the three events held. After earning bronze in , Cranmer tied Mirra 9 for the most total medals in the discipline. After earning early invites to BMX Park, Wade naturally transitioned to BMX Big Air and still to this date, he's the main rider that makes spectators clutch at their seats with anticipation. Morgan Wade also owns the X Games record for highest air on the quarterpipe 23'11", set at X Games Minneapolis and wants to go higher.

But that's not all: Wade also brought drop-in tricks to the Big Air ramp. Basically, he treats the Big Air ramp like his playground and we're all eager to see what he thinks up next. He hasn't won XG gold since doubling up in Park and Dirt in , but he remains relevant on the contest scene.

A master of backflip variations, double barspins and truck drivers, Nyquist possesses a rare ability to combine classic style and tricks with modern bangers. As the right hand man of Dave Mirra in the early days of Haro's resurgence, Nyquist helped give birth to a North Carolina park scene that influenced the future of riding for the better. Now, at age 40, no one charges harder than Nyquist.

Driven and passionate in every aspect, Kevin Robinson contributed his life to BMX progression before passing away of a stroke at the age of He was the first person to land a double flair, debuting it at X Games ; and it took 9 years for anyone else to do it successfully.

He owns 10 X Games medals, including 4 gold, and went 27 feet above a quarterpipe in , higher than anyone has gone on a BMX bike. His presence at each X Games is sorely missed, but his influence remains. I loved progressing and showing off the sport," said Robinson in Reynolds is the best BMX street rider ever, and he continues to push progression.

His video parts leave people stunned and his contest runs include some of the most difficult tricks ever done in street. Modest and humble, he avoids the spotlight in favor of sharing fun sessions with friends, going on filming missions and riding for his own bike company, Fiend.

Reynolds is also making a return to the Real BMX video competition series. With 20 total X Games medals including 14 gold!!! But for all those medals, no one makes vert riding as seamless, smooth and breathtaking as Jamie Bestwick. With a command of airs and tricks in both directions, Jamie Bestwick's riding is one of the rare occasions at X Games where everyone drops everything and just watches in amazement. But there's also the riding: Hoffman did it all, before the age of 18, and then kept going.

With 6 total medals at X Games, he also brought the world's first no-handed to X Games competition. We don't have enough room to mention all that Mat has accomplished though. During his time at X Games, Mirra did it all except flatland but he can also do that! This is the , aka Mulisha Twist at the time, from Deegan laid claim to landing it first. With the necessary tools for success, from two to four wheels, the Deegan garage is ready to take on the competition.

Brian has a collection of X Games bikes, but these two are the most significant. Following an almost career-ending injury the year before, Deegan returned to Aspen in to win Moto X Best Trick gold under the lights of Buttermilk Mountain. To this day, Brian uses number 38 in all his racing endeavors.

The significance comes from the late Brett Downey, who passed away at the age of 11 in in a motocross accident. Brian was very close to Brett and his family, and wears the number as a sign of respect. Pictured is one of Brett's dirt bikes. The late great Jeremy Lusk's bike is also in Brian's garage. The two became best friends during Jeremy's rise to X Games stardom.

Here, he competes at X Games Los Angeles On-site, Brian has multiple motocross tracks and a freestyle jump park. This is home to up and coming amateur motocross stars and freestyle motocross riders. There isn't much time to kick back and relax for the Deegan family, but when given the chance, the comforts of home offer the perfect setting. A stockpile of amateur motocross trophies proves Brian had good reason to expect the factory ride that eluded him. That certainly didn't stop him from finding professional success elsewhere.

Fitness is a key element to staying competitive, which is why Brian has his own personal gym at home. It also helps him keep up with his three adept kids. Family matters most, which is why Brian is now putting all his efforts into ensuring his family's relationship and success. Hailie Deegan's diverse driving skill set ranging from dirt to tarmac has been beneficial to her racing success at such a young age. She isn't afraid to go for it, as she demonstrates here, jumping side by side with Brian at their off-road test track.

The family that rides together, stays together.