MEET THE RIDERS
Adam Jones
Beau Bamburg
With over 2 decades in the FMX games and 15 years of X-Games appearances, Beau Bamburg has been a Nitro Circus fixture since before time. His freestyle motocross accolades are nearly equaled by his amazing guitar skills, which those who have witnessed Beau play the US National Anthem can attest to. From Gresham Oregon, Beau "The Basher” Bamburg.
Bilko Williams
The world’s most entertaining man. With powerful tricks on the motorcycle and hilarious antics off, this man is non-stop. He has been with the Nitro Circus Live Tour since stop one, and bullying management for the same amount of time. From Baxter Australia comes a Tasmanian Devil, Blake Bilko Williams.
Brad Burch
Referred to as “Mr. Constant”, and that’s exactly what veteran FMX rider Brad Burch gives you. Known for his flawless Holy Grab but the master of much more. This consistently smooth operator hails from the Gold Coast of Australia.
Bruce Cook
Cam Sinclair
The forefather of Australian FMX greatness makes up the DNA of this modern-day gladiator. An elite member of the Double Backflip club. On numerous occasions he has ridden the thin line of life or death, each time coming back stronger. From Melbourne Australia, Cam Sinclair.
Chucky Norris
The working man’s FMX professional. Working 40 hours a week and maintaining a world class bag of tricks is what drives this Aussie powerhouse. From Newcastle, New South Wales Australia, Chucky Norris.
Gregg Duffy
World record holder of the first FMX Double Front Flip. This former professional motocross racer still lives by his mantra “More Balls than Brains”. Out of Maryland US of A, Gregg Duffy.
Harry Bink
One of the current gatekeepers of FMX progression. A rigid dichotomy between calculated send and brave huck. A magnetic personality on and off his motorcycle puts him in. curious scenarios, where he continues to thrive. From Canberra, Australia Harry Bink.
Jarryd McNeil
The most dominant Best Whip competitor ever! On any given day, you are just as likely to see this diminutive powerhouse pushing dirt with heavy equipment as yo would flying on his motorcycle. Originally from Canberra, Australia and now residing in Temecula, California, Jarryd McNeil.
Josh Sheehan
The Johnny Appleseed of Australia. King of the Triple Flip. The Reverse Apache master. Mother and father are Golden Glove boxers. From Donnybrook Australia, the Unicorn Josh Sheehan.
Jackson Strong
A modern day thrill seeker. Following no ones path but his own. He cuts trails in the impassable. His accolades are many and his fears are few. Lockhart New South Wales, Australia. It’s a forever freestyler, Jackson Strong.
Kassie Boone
Never asking for special treatment is the superpower of this next rider. Progressing faster than any other member of the Circus is this Canadian Beast of a Human. From London, Ontario Canada, Kassie Boone.
Ben Richards
The future of FMX is in good hands with this stylistic, baby-faced upstart. Alrady making appearances in live shows an X-Games, there will be much more to come from Benny Richards.
Taka Higashino
Axell Hodges
Javier Villegas
Jeremy “Twitch” Stenberg
Andy Buckworth
The most dominant contest rider is a Nitro Circus family member. This Dingo has podiumed in every contest he has entered, including a gold at the 2021 X-Games. A true talent above the rest. Andy rides with extra credit, extra boost, and extra tricks than the normal rider. From Castle Australia, extravagant watch connoisseur, Andy Buckworth.
Jaie Toohey
Through the sands of time this rider’s story will forever be greater that any writing of fiction. From top contest professional to grand showman and back to alternate for Team Australia Olympics. Out of Australia, Jaie Toohey.
Jed Mildon
Destined for the stardom of football superhero, Jed chose the path never traveled. Combining unbelievable bravery, athleticism, and creative intellect yields a once in a lifetime super athlete explorer.
Andrew 'Gecko' Hutchison
An infamous member of the Thrill Willy’s. As the name suggest, lives for the Thrill in Life. An accomplished BMXer, he now fills his thrills hucking whatever can be imagined from the demented circle of friends that call R Willy Land home.
Kurtis Downs
Nobody can compare to the raw talent make up of our next individual. His ability to contort himself with bicycles, or contraptions with no clear goal or objective is beyond measurable. Building the bridges between fickle action sports fanatics is no easy task; this rider lives on the top 5 lists of everyone’s favorite rider. From Idaho Falls, Idaho, the king of prime-time television, Kurtis Downs.
Matty Whyatt
When not throwing big tricks, this handsome hunk of a man is breaking hearts on the TV shows The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise.
Ryan Williams
The phenom, the cyborg. The most talented action sports athlete to participate in the violent ballet that constructs his existence. From scooters, to BMX, to a lawn chair, Willy will jump it. The Living Legend from the Sunshine Coast of Australia, Nitro World Games and X-Games Gold medalists, R Willy.
Todd Meyn
Whether on the ramp or on the mic, this Nitro Circus long hauler is always entertaining. A BMX master and creator of the Meyn Bender, with a love hate relationship of dropping the most dangerous contraptions down giant ramps. From Australia’s wine country in Perth, Western Australia, Todd Meyn.
Ellie Chew
Constantly turning heads with her flid style and massive airs, this female powerhouse has been shredding bicycles since the age of 5…sending the biggest flips with mad stee*z is just another day in the life of this New Zealand Bad Ass. From Paraparaumu, this beauty is a beast of an athlete, Ellie Chew.
Harley Allen
Also a Thrill Willy, this man knows no limits and has no fear. Now unleashed, expect no less than extreme mayhem, wonderful disasters, and controlled chaos to come from this lad.
Pat Casey
Your favorite riders, favorite rider. Pat has been an industry recognized superstar in BMX since he was a teenager. He’s been a fan favorite, and won awards, but the biggest compliment was when the X-Games held their BMX competitions in his back yard. From Riverside, California, the fantastic, Pat Casey.
Kaden Stone
Dusty Wygle
Peaking in your mid 30’s isn’t a task tackled by very many. But blazing his own trails is this mans specialty. From pit bikes to pigs, this guy can ride it all. From Bend Oregon, The Contraption King, Dusty Wygle.
Ethen Roberts
A Nitro original and member of the Godfrey Clan, Ethen has Nitro Circus in his DNA. When not doing more extravagant, often Hollywood driven stunts, Ethen can be found at the top of the Mega Ramp managing safety protocol for his fellow maniacs, while at the same time encouraging them to make horrible decisions.
Josh Roberts
Also of the Godfrey lineage. Soft spoken and calculated, Josh is a wrecking ball of courage and will ride anything that can be pointe eina direction.
Beaver Fleming
A videogame character best describes this athlete. His special meter is always full, and his tricks reflect that. The most spins, the biggest extensions, the most precision landings on the most primitive of apparatus. From Knoxville Tennessee. The inventor of the Tennessee Tornado, Beaver Fleming.
Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham
Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham is a world-renowned WCMX rider who was born with Spina Bifida, a birth defect of the spinal cord that resulted in him having no use of his legs. Despite this challenge, Wheelz has broken records and inspired millions with his incredible spirit and determination. He aims to change the world's perception of people in wheelchairs and encourages everyone to approach their own challenges in a new way. Wheelz landed the first-ever wheelchair backflip in 2006 and the first-ever wheelchair double backflip four years later. He has since performed live on tour with Nitro Circus and stole the show during the Paralympic Games opening ceremonies in 2016. Wheelz has a plethora of online videos showcasing his numerous tricks (he recently executed the first Wheelchair Flair/backflip 180). In 2022, Wheelz appeared on NBC's "America's Got Talent: Extreme" where he placed as the runner-up. In addition to his impressive feats on a wheelchair, Wheelz relishes the opportunity to travel globally and speak about his experiences. He has also attended summer camps for disabled children as a coach and mentor, where he enjoys showing young kids with disabilities that a wheelchair can be a tool, not a restriction.
Trevor Piranha
Micah Kranz
Travis Pastrana
Travis Pastrana is a legendary motorsports athlete and innovator who has achieved countless world firsts and is committed to the progression of action sports as a whole. He first captured the world freestyle championship at the age of 14 and has since gone on to win numerous Supercross and Motocross podiums as well as the Motocross of Nations Championship title. In 2006, he redefined what was possible in FMX with his groundbreaking double backflip on a motorbike, and he continues to push the boundaries with his successful world's first barge to barge backflip on a motorcycle in 2017. As the ringleader of Nitro Circus, he is spearheading the use of new technology and techniques to raise the level of the sport and increase rider safety. He co-founded Nitro Rallycross, which has since transformed the sport, and in 2018 he celebrated Evel Knievel by recreating three of the American legend’s most iconic jumps, breaking Knievel’s famous car and Greyhound bus jump records, and completing the epic Caesars Palace fountain jump. For Pastrana, "The impossible is not impossible. It just hasn't been done yet."
