What happened to Matt Hoffman BMX?

Hoffman was the first person to ride an oversized (“Big”) ramp in 1993 with his first High Air attempt off of a 24-foot quarter pipe. On one of his runs, he tore his spleen, and had he not gotten to a hospital within five minutes, he would have died.

Is Mat Hoffman married?

Jaci Hoffmanm. 1993
Mat Hoffman/Spouse

What does Tony Hoffman do now?

He is the Founder and Director of The Freewheel Project, a non-profit organization that mentors thousands of youth through action sports. Today, Tony is one of the most requested substance abuse speakers in the country, traveling over 200 days a year to share his inspiring story with various audiences.

Are Hoffman bikes any good?

Hoffman Bikes was one of the first to offer an 18″ size freestyle complete bike, and it has evolved into an awesome bike for riders that are just not ready for a 20″ bike. The IL complete bike is a great bike for the more experienced rider seeking a quality upgrade minus the steep price tag.

Does Matt Hoffman still ride?

Hoffman Bikes is still going strong, now with two bike collections – the high-end, professional ‘IBD’ range and an entry-level range available on the high street – and a strong line-up of team riders including Hoffman himself, Robinson, Seth Kimbrough and Ben Hennon.

Does BMX build muscle?

BMX is a great exercise for your body and your mind. It boosts weight loss, builds muscle, improves heart and brain health, and helps with posture. It also provides several mental benefits, such as reducing stress, improving sleep, boosting the immune system, and stimulating creative thinking.

Is BMX still popular?

BMX is still one of the most popular cycling sports in the USA and the world. Although it surely had its finest hour in the 80s, it has managed to build a culture that transcended decades and generations.

Why did BMX go to jail?

In 2004 Tony committed a home invasion armed robbery, and was ultimately sent to prison for two years in 2007. Tony had violated his probation and knows the depths of addiction, and understands the despair addicts go through as even a ten-year prison sentence threat, could not stop him from using during his probation.

When did Mat Hoffman’s Pro BMX 2 come out?

The book The Ride of My Life documents Hoffman’s story through 2001. Hoffman worked with Activision to produce the video games Mat Hoffman’s Pro BMX (2001) and Mat Hoffman’s Pro BMX 2 (2002), the latter released in conjunction with the Mat Hoffman’s Pro BMX 2 Tour TV show, which aired on ESPN2 and is available on DVD and VHS.

Who is the best BMX rider in the world?

Mat Hoffman (born January 9, 1972) is an American BMX rider who is considered one of the best vert ramp riders in the history of the sport. He is nicknamed “The Condor” and runs the BMX Freestyle brand Hoffman BMX Bikes based out of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was contracted to ride for Haro Bikes.

Who is Mat Hoffman and what does he do?

The growth of Hoffman Promotions gave birth to the Hoffman Sports Association (H.S.A.), the organizing body for BMX Freestyle events worldwide, such as ESPN’s X Games and all international X Games bicycle-stunt events. Hoffman has produced, directed and hosted several TV series for ESPN including Kids in the Way, HBtv, and Mat’s World.

When did Mat Hoffman start Crazy freakin’bikers?

In 1999, H.S.A. developed Mat Hoffman’s Crazy Freakin’ Bikers Series (CFB), which provides amateur and professional Freestyle bikers a venue in which they can compete. Not only does the H.S.A. promote, organize and host the series, but it also produces all the television programming for the CFB Series, which is aired on ESPN2 .