Ryan Nyquist

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Ryan Nyquist (born March 6, 1979 in Los Gatos, California) is a professional BMX rider who has won numerous gold medals in the X Games Dirt Jumping & Bike Park events. He currently rides for Haro Bikes, Osiris Shoes, Rockstar Energy Drink, and The Jiffy Market of Los Gatos.

After living in Greenville, North Carolina for a period, Nyquist returned to San Jose, California where he lives with his wife and sons.

Nyquist has been professional since 1995 and first competed in the X Games in 1996. He is known as one of the best contest riders in the history of BMX. He has been a regular top finisher for over fifteen years. He's also known for doing groundbreaking barspin variations.

Awards

2002

X Games-Park Champion[1]

2003

Triple Crown of BMX-Park Champion[1]
Triple Crown of BMX-Dirt Champion[1]

2004

ESPY-Best Action Sports[2]

2007

AST Dew Tour BMX Dirt Dew Cup Champion.

2009

AST Dew Tour BMX Dirt Dew Cup Champion.

2012

Gold Medal - Grand Palais BMX Contest - Red Bull Skyline

Other

Nyquist was featured on MTV Cribs and made a guest appearance as himself on the cartoon Kim Possible.

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