Why? It’s a powerful question that often leads to some of the most insightful stories that have shaped our human history and it’s the question we asked local riders here in South Wales. Since autumn last year we’ve been meeting bikers on the trails and pump tracks and asking them the simple question of why. This first series of Rise With Us seeks to unpack why rising to ride brings joy to people’s lives; it’s a personal yet inspiring decision to simply put foot to pedal and get outside. So, join us for a whistle stop tour of some inspiring stories of risers from across the South Wales corridor.
Jake
Introducing Jake, a young ripper from Llangennith. He initially started riding when his Dad picked up an e-bike and took Jake along to run some laps on their local hills.
Now, over two years later, Jake is obsessed, spending much of his time at pump tracks and sending the trails. In a time when digital hang-outs are the norm, biking provides Jake with a reason to get outside; that’s why he rises. Not only is he and his Scott Voltage regulars at the local pump track after school, he can be found shredding the trails of Bike Park Wales on his Trek Remedy 8 with his mates. Currently his go to sends are A470 and Popity Ping.
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