Hans Rey
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- This article is about the bicyclist. For the author of "Curious George", see H. A. Rey.
Hansjörg Rey, aka Hans "No Way" Rey (born 4 June 1966 in Kenzingen, Germany). Rey is a pioneer in mountain bike trials riding and extreme mountain biking. Rey began riding in the late 70s. Since 1987, he has ridden exclusively on GT bikes. In 1999 he was inducted to the Mountain bike hall of fame.
Over the years he has won a large number of bike trials riding championships, but since 1997 has retired from competitive sports to explore the world on his mountain bike.
He is the only permanent member of the "Hans Rey Adventure Team", a quest to explore the world using his mountain bike talent. These trips were filmed for television.
He has also starred in movies like Tread (1994), and made guest appearances on the TV series Pacific Blue (1995-1998). He was part of the closing ceremony of the 1996 Olympic Games.
