About Kyle

With his out-of-nowhere win at the 2001 Sea Otter Classic, Kyle was hailed as “the next Ryan Nyquist.” He squeeezes in NORBA competitions, World Cup contests, and global one-off events such as Red Bull Rampage. Kyle won the 2004 Red Bull Taxco Downtown with a 60-foot gap jump as well as the 2005 Red Bull Valparaiso Downtown.

But his most exciting competition was the 2004 World Junior Downhill Championships in France. Kyle’s third-place finish was his first World Championship podium and the only downhill medal awarded to a U.S. rider.

Questions

1. What’s the most memorable experience in freeriding?
2. I’ve been successful as a mountain bike freerider because…
3. What’s the last thought in your mind before you start a race?
4. How has your experience helped you?
5. Confidence is?
6. With my younger brother, one piece of life advice I give him is?
7. I am different from most other guys in that I…

Answers

1. What’s the most memorable experience in freeriding?

   I placed third in the Junior Men’s World Downhill Champs in Les Gets, France, in 2004.

2. I’ve been successful as a mountain bike freerider because…

   I love to ride and it’s my passion.

3. What’s the last thought in your mind before you start a race?

   . . . breathe . . . breathe . . . ..

4. How has your experience helped you?

   With the contests I go to. The more I compete, the better I do.

5. Confidence is?

   Something you can gain with experience and practice.

6. With my younger brother, one piece of life advice I give him is?

   Just try it. It won’t hurt.

7. I am different from most other guys in that I…

   am really just like a big teddy bear!