I started racing BMX in the mid 1970's in the St. Louis area. I continued to race through the 1980's and stopped racing once I began my career. I did return to racing in 2005, but have since retired. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Recreation and my Master's Degree in Sports Management; both from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. I began my career in public parks and recreation and later moved on to campus recreation. From there I moved into athletics administration and eventually became a college athletic director. I left the sports world in 2007 for a short time before going to work for USA Cycling. I was with USA Cycling for two years before joining the American Bicycle Association in 2009. I remained there through 2017 as the Chief Marketing Officer and Director of New Track Development. I operate Grand Valley BMX in Grand Junction, Colorado. My family and I have operated the track since 2006 and have been a Top 10 track since 2008. Additionally, I became a certified USA BMX Coach in 2014. I enjoy teaching kids of all ages and enjoy attracting new riders to the sport. I can attribute much of my success to the lessons I learned on a BMX track and enjoy giving others the same opportunity. I have worked with numerous athletes, was the manager for the Team USA World's Team in Medellin, Colombia in 2015 and am also an Elite National BMX Commissaire. I believe in the fundamentals of sport and believe that to be successful in any sport you must have a strong fundamental base. While training and fundamentals are a key to success, you also have to mix in a little fun. I enjoy the many aspects of coaching and working with kids and adults of all ages on improving their skills.

My name is Barry Nobles, They call me the Alabama Slama’. I ride for DK Bikes. If you ever see me at a race, don’t be scared to come up and say wad up!

Hi, my name is Ryan and race for Squamish BMX. I ride freestyle BMX and DH up in whistler and with BMX racing as my main sport.

I was born in Australia, and now live in Washington State. BMX is my favorite sport. ride cruiser and class. Current NAG 13, Dist 2, State 1, and Gold Cup 1 in Class. Current NAG 2, NAT 28, Dist 5, State 1, and Gold Cup 1 in Cruiser

My kids are killin it on the track.

I started racing when I was 14 back then the sweet tracks were in Arvada( remember the bridge) and at Boulder County Fairgrounds during the winter Indoor, that was fun. I Quit when i was around 17. I always rode mountain bikes of and on and was a hard core road biker for about the last 6 years up until June 2018. I Just started Riding bmx again in June of 2019 and started racing again at the same time. I'm in Intermediate Class Trying to gain my feet again and trying to get used to this 20" but these young expert riders are fast and I'm having trouble keeping up. i just need to push myself hard, start hitting the gym, and have NO FEAR!! . UPDATE: 07/01/20 - practicing and getting better gunning for the #1 in state this year. I think I can do it as long as I don't get stuck racing experts all year. Also really trying my best to earn 18 scratch that 17 more 1st places this year so I can move up to expert which will be a much more difficult task since I'm always racing experts , but it can only make me better .