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WC #1
It's a good thing I didn't have my goals and heart set on another WC overall title, because luck was not on my side this weekend. After a good crash in practice the day of qualifying, I dusted myself off... [more]


Brian Lopes, current 4X World Champion has had an unprecedented career since becoming a professional cyclist at age 17, he has been labeled by USA Today "Undisputedly the best all around world class cycling athlete". Having raced BMX for most of childhood, he learned how to ride a bike at the tender age of 4, turning Pro at the age of 17 and competing in the BMX circuit for 7 years before channeling all his efforts in 1993 to mountain biking.

He has won over 19 titles in his MTB career, 9 of those on the NORBA National circuit, 8 on the UCI World Cup & 4 prestigious World Championships. The most recent win was this past September, 2007 in Fort William, Scotland. After an excellent & healthy race year Brian went on to win his 4th World Championship title. He has more UCI World Cup career wins than any other male mountain biker in the history of the sport.

He is one of the most recognizable faces in the sport; known for his flawless style and winning results, he is an inspiration to bikers and action sport enthusiasts around the world. He was nominated in 2001 for an ESPY "Action sport Athlete of the Year", won two NEA (World Extreme Sports Award) for "Mountain Biker of the Year" in 2000 & 2001 and is featured in SONY PlayStation "Downhill Domination" as himself.

Beyond the bicycle, in 2005 Brian became a published author when he co-wrote a book with long time friend Lee McCormack titled "Mastering Mountain Biking Skills" which has been printed in 6 different languages. He has TLD signature knee guards , Kenda signature tires "El Moco" , Sportsmobile Lopes55 Dodge Sprinter Van and a signature Bell Helmet to come in 2008. In the off-season Lopes enjoys riding his dirt bike. He also trains on his road bike, frequents the gym and gets some water time on his surf board, anything that poses a challenge he is willing to try.

He is the son of Thomas Lopes, an electrician by trade, and his wife, Linda. He was nicknamed Flyin' Brian during his BMX years describing his style-of jumping over jumps that sometimes were only attempted by guys twice his age.

Born Labor Day weekend on September, 6, 1971, Lopes grew up in Mission Viejo, California. He was not in pre-school yet before he took an interest in bikes. At age 4, he rode his Schiwn Pixie with his Rams football helmet on his first track and the rest is history.

Current sponsors; Oakley, Bell, Marzocchi, Shimano, Kenda, Easton, Hayes, Fizik, ODI, MRP, Sportsmobile and Troy Lee Designs.