Brett Rheeder facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Canada |
| Born | February 16, 1993 Mount Albert, Ontario Canada |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Freeride/Slopestyle Mountain Bike |
| Rank | 4x Crankworx overall FMBA Slopestyle World Champion |
| Event(s) | X Games, Crankworx, Red Bull Rampage, Red Bull Joyride |
Brett Rheeder (born February 16, 1993) is a super talented professional mountain bike rider from Mount Albert, Ontario, Canada. He's known for his amazing skills in freeride and slopestyle mountain biking. Many people think he's one of the best slopestyle riders ever! Brett has won many big titles, including four FMB World Tour Championships and seven Crankworx events. He even won a gold medal at the X Games!
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Brett Rheeder's Amazing Career
Brett Rheeder has had an incredible career filled with many wins. He started making a name for himself in 2013.
Early Wins and X-Games Gold
In 2013, Brett won his first gold medal in Slopestyle at the X Games in Munich. This was a huge achievement for him. He also won the Vienna Air King competition in both 2013 and 2014.
Big Competitions and Top Finishes
The year 2014 was also very successful. Brett won the Bearclaw Invitational. He placed second at two major events: Red Bull Joyride in Whistler and Red Bull District Ride in Nuremberg. In 2015, he won the Munich Mash. He also won the first two events of the Crankworx World Tour that year. These wins were in Rotorua, New Zealand, and Les Deux Alpes, France.
Continued Success and Red Bull Rampage
In 2016, Brett won the famous Red Bull Joyride in Whistler. He continued his winning streak in 2017, taking first place at Crankworx Les Gets. He also placed second at Crankworx Innsbruck that year.
The year 2018 was especially memorable. Brett won Crankworx Rotorua. He also achieved a huge goal by winning Red Bull Rampage on October 26, 2018. This was after competing in five Rampage events. He also earned second place at Red Bull Joyride and Crankworx Les Gets and Innsbruck.
More Victories and Retirement Announcement
In 2019, Brett won at Crankworx Rotorua for a record third time. He also won at Innsbruck. He placed second at Red Bull Joyride in Whistler and Red Bull Rampage that year. In October 2022, he again placed first in Red Bull Rampage.
In January 2023, Brett Rheeder announced he was retiring from competitions. He shared that he wanted to focus on new ways of riding. He also wanted to create new videos and have fun with social media. A big part of his new goal is to help develop the next generation of slopestyle and freeride riders. This includes helping with courses, training, and equipment.
Team and Sponsors
Brett Rheeder was part of the Trek C3 Project team with Brandon Semenuk. This team was ranked first in the Freeride Mountain Bike Factory Team Rankings in 2014, 2015, and 2017. In January 2022, it was announced that Brett and Trek would go their separate ways. Later that year, he announced that his new bike sponsor would be Commencal Bicycles.
Brett Rheeder's Personal Life
Brett Rheeder grew up in Mount Albert, Ontario. He didn't start with mountain biking right away.
From Hockey to Mountain Biking
Originally, Brett played hockey. Then, he switched to cross-country cycling. Finally, he found his passion in slopestyle mountain biking.
Taking a Break from Competition
In 2020, Brett announced he would temporarily step away from the Crankworx Freeride Mountain Bike World Tour. He explained on Instagram that he wanted to regain his creativity in riding. He also wanted to step back from the stress and injuries that come with competing. This break was meant to help him have a longer career in the sport.
Sponsors
Brett Rheeder's main bike sponsor is Commencal. He also has other sponsors who support him. These include Kenda tires, Clif bar, Shimano, cbdMD, and Smith Optics.
