- Michael Chacon
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Michael Chacon (born July 3, 1992) is an American professional fixed-gear bicycle rider. He is ranked among the top fixed freestyle riders in the world. Chacon started riding fixed gear bikes in his hometown of Culver City, CA in 2009. Before turning professional, Chacon picked up a local following performing freestyle tricks along the boardwalk of Venice Beach, CA. Since his pro debut in February 2010, he has won and placed in fixed gear competitions across the globe.
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Recent Activity
On July, 17 2011 Undefeated welcomed Chacon as it's newest team member.[1]
In July 2011, Chacon was featured in a video shot by photographer and director, Estevan Oriol.[2]
In May 2011, Chacon was tapped by Nike Sportswear for its Nike Destroyer Jacket campaign.[3]
In May 2011, Chacon was selected by Red Bull to be one of 24 fixed gear freestyle trick riders worldwide to participate in Red Bull's Ride + Style in San Francisco, CA.[4]
Signature Logo
In July 2011, it was announced that Michael Chacon's logo would be designed by Los Angeles based tattoo and graffiti artist Mister Cartoon.
Awards
1st Place Freestyle, Second Annual Bunny Hops for Breast Cancer Competition, San Diego, CA, October 2011
1st Place Freestyle, Fixed Fest Indnonesia, Jakarta ID, June 2011
1st Place Freestyle, Pedal Hard Sacramento, Sacramento CA, May 2011[5]
1st Place Freestyle, Paris Bike Film Festival, Paris FR, November 2010
2nd Place Freestyle, Trick Trick Boom, Paris FR, March 2011
3rd Place 1 Minute Freestyle, Cult Classic 2, San Diego CA February 2011[6]
6th Place Freestyle, Red Bull Ride + Style, San Francisco CA April 2011
6th Place, West Jam, Lisbon PT, March 2011
Best Trick, Bike Film Festival, Long Beach CA, May 2010
Best Trick, Cult Classic 2, San Diego CA, February 2010[7]
References
- ^ http://www.undefeated.com/blog/
- ^ http://vimeo.com/26405661
- ^ http://www.nike.com/nikeos/p/sportswear/en_US/view_post?country=HKACAC&lang_locale=&blog=zh_HK&post=en_US/2010/12/05/more-than-a-gamechanger-michael-chacon
- ^ http://www.redbullusa.com/cs/Satellite/en_US/Red-Bull-Ride/001242989113783
- ^ http://zlogblog.com/2011/03/pedal-hard-sacramento-trick-comp/
- ^ http://leaderbikeusa.com/?cat=5&paged=3
- ^ http://leaderbikeusa.com/?cat=5&paged=3
Categories:- 1992 births
- Living people
- American cyclists
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