From Cody Wilkins: ” I’ve always been a ski bum and a bike bum. As cheesy as it sounds both of these sports allow some of the best access to the places I love most. After a couple lingering ski injuries the past couple seasons I decided to focus heavily on biking again. I recently moved to the Northwest where you can ride year round, and still get some incredible skiing in, and I started managing a trail building non- profit called R.A.D. Trails …”
He’s an iconic personality in the so-called action sports world. Discover the most memorable thoughts and quotes by skateboarding guru Tony Hawk.
In the beginning, skateboarding was outcast, rebellious, negative, and dangerous. But Tony Hawk helped changed that through talent, creativity, entrepreneurship and video games.
Hawk got into skateboarding at 9 years of age, went pro at 14, and then at 16 he was considered the number one skater in the world.
One of the first people to recognize Hawk’s talent was … More
1st practice day of Crankworx downhill was so good. The track is mega dry and fresh with ruts moving and changing. I followed a few of the fast guys to help bring me up to speed. – Ben Cathro