Brian Lopes facts for kids
Lopes at the World Championships in Fort William
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| Full name | Brian Thomas Lopes | ||
| Nickname | Flyin' Brian | ||
| Born | September 6, 1971 Mission Viejo, California, United States of America |
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| Height | 5 ft 9 in | ||
| Weight | 160 lb | ||
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| Current team | Intense/Maxxis/Pearl Izumi/Lazer/X Fusion | ||
| Discipline | MTB–Four-cross, Dual Slalom, Enduro, Downhill | ||
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Brian Thomas Lopes (born September 6, 1971, in Mission Viejo, California) is a famous American professional mountain bike racer. He is best known for his amazing skills in a type of racing called four-cross. Brian started riding BMX bikes when he was a kid and became a professional racer at just 17 years old.
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Brian Lopes: A Mountain Biking Star
Brian Lopes began his journey in mountain biking in 1993. Since then, he has won an incredible 18 major titles. These include 9 NORBA National Championships, which are big races in the United States. He also won 6 UCI World Cup races and 4 UCI World Championship titles. These are some of the biggest awards in mountain biking worldwide.
Amazing Achievements and Records
Brian Lopes is not just a great racer; he's also set world records. He holds records for "bunny hopping," which is when a rider lifts both wheels off the ground without hitting a ramp. He set records for both how far and how high he could bunny hop.
In 2001, Brian was nominated for an ESPY award. This award is for "Action Sport Athlete of the Year." He also won two NEA (World Extreme Sports Award) titles. He was named "Mountain Biker of the Year" in both 2000 and 2001.
Beyond the Race Track
Brian Lopes has shared his knowledge and skills in other ways too. He helped write a book called Mastering Mountain Bike Skills with Lee McCormack. This book teaches people how to ride mountain bikes better.
He was also featured in a video game! Brian appeared in Downhill Domination on the Sony PlayStation 2. This shows how famous and respected he is in the world of cycling.
Brian's Sponsors
Today, Brian Lopes is supported by many well-known companies. These sponsors help him continue his passion for biking. Some of his current sponsors include Ibis Bicycles, Oakley, Lazer, X-Fusion, SRAM, Kenda, Novatec Wheels, WTB, ODI, Magura, Pearl Izumi, Go Pro, HT, KS, Chris King, and MRP.
Recent Races
On April 13, 2012, Brian Lopes showed he still had what it takes to win. He won the very first race of a new series called the cross-country eliminator World Cup. This race took place in Houffalize, Belgium.
See also
In Spanish: Brian Lopes para niños
