This 2003 IFMA Rookie of the Year is getting closer to a freestyle championship with each passing year. Born and raised in California, Myles “Mylo” Richmond doesn’t have a racing background, but that hasn’t stopped him from throwing down with the world’s best freestylers.
Some of Richmond’s past accomplishments include sixth place in the X Games in ’03, along with fourth in the X Games Step-Up. His best year in the IFMA was 2005, when he finished third overall behind Jake Windham and Jeff Fehr.
“The 2005 IFMA season went great,” Myles says. “I was healthy for all of them, and I was somewhat consistent.”
Although it’s a dubious distinction, Myles was also the top rider in the points without a win, which he will be desperately searching for in 2006. No matter what, you can look forward to seeing Richmond giving it 100 percent each time he’s on the course. Check out www.mylesrichmond.com.
Residence:Cherry Valley, CA Hometown: Cherry Valley, CA Birthdate: 2/7/85 Competing Since: 2002 Bike: Honda CR250 Sponsors: alpinestars, oakley, ek chains, factory conection, fmf, globe shoes, graphics by kent, ims, maxxis tires, ogio, pj1, resen brand, rockford fosgate, shoei helmets, sunstar, works connection, pro-taper and icw stands.
Additional Occupation StudentFavorite Class Auto
I drive a Ford F150
If I could buy any car, I would get Subaru Impreza WRX STI What athlete, outside your sport, do you admire most? Why? Lance Armstrong. He works hard.
Do you have an affiliation with any charities? My sister's basketball team.
What is your most prized possession? My family and of course, my bike Favorite Track Starwest
I got into riding because I saw it on TV
Besides Motocross, my next favorite sport is BMX
Best Riding Moment 1st FMX Competition
Worst Riding Moment Never
Hardest thing about being a rider Not Much
Best thing about being a rider Get to travel
Favorite Music? Favorite Band? Rock. Korn.
Food I Can't Live Without Cereal
Favorite Brand of Clothes Globe Shoes, Oakley
Favorite Color Red Favorite Movie or TV show? Joe Dirt or The Girl Next Door Favorite Actor/Actress Jim Carrey
Favorite Cartoon Character Yosemite Sam
Favorite Vacation Spot Lake Havasu, AZ
Favorite Book John Wooden's Book What are your favorite hobbies/other talents? 50's riding Have you ever been featured in any video games? What is your favorite game to play? No. Favorite game is MX Unleashed. If I could date a supermodel, I'd date Brooke Burke
What's buried in my closet right now Clothes
Scariest thing on my medical chart Broken Wrist
My worst nightmare Crashing The word or phrase I overuse Huh! Favorite Movie Quote Ya Baby!
My career goal for the next 3 years Have fun
What advice would you give young riders/skaters? Practice makes perfect.
What's your motto? Get busy living or get busy dying!
