Kyle Strait
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You never know how fast your going till you fall down
- Date of Birth: April 4, 1987
- Hometown: Costa Mesa, California
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Career Highlights:
- 1st Red Bull Rampage 2004
- 3rd 2oo4 Junior World Championships
- 1st Ride To The Lake in Germany 2004
- 1st Red Bull Taxco Downtown Street Race 2004
- 1st Big Air Comp at Sea Otter 2001
Bio
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.
Q&A
- My most memorable experience in freeriding came when: I placed third in the Junior Men's World Downhill Champs in Les Gets, France, in 2004.
- I've been successful as a mountain bike freerider because: I love to ride and it's my passion.
- The last thought in my mind before I start a race is : . . . breathe . . . breathe . . . ..
- My experience has helped me: With the contests I go to. The more I compete, the better I do.
- Confidence is: Something you can gain with experience and practice.
- With my younger brother, one piece of life advice I give him is: Just try it. It won't hurt.
- I am different from most other guys in that I: am really just like a big teddy bear!
