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'''Adam Banton''' (born February 28, 1975, in [[Nokesville, Virginia|Nokesville, VA]]) is an [[American]] [[freestyle BMX]] rider and professional musician. He's known to have resided in [[Phoenix]], [[Arizona]].<ref name=Ride>{{cite web|title=Bike Check: Adam Banton|url=https://www.ridebmx.com/features/bike-check-adam-banton/|website=Ride BMX}}</ref> His riding style is regarded as creative.<ref>{{cite web|title=Adam Banton - Woodward|url=https://www.ridebmx.com/videos/bmx-pro-adam-banton-woodward-east-music/|website=Ride BMX}}</ref> He began riding in 1987 after being influenced by a Dennis McCoy demo clip on his local news station. |
'''Adam Banton''' (born February 28, 1975, in [[Nokesville, Virginia|Nokesville, VA]]) is an [[American]] [[freestyle BMX]] rider and professional musician. He's known to have resided in [[Phoenix]], [[Arizona]].<ref name=Ride>{{cite web|title=Bike Check: Adam Banton|url=https://www.ridebmx.com/features/bike-check-adam-banton/|website=Ride BMX}}</ref> His riding style is regarded as creative.<ref>{{cite web|title=Adam Banton - Woodward|url=https://www.ridebmx.com/videos/bmx-pro-adam-banton-woodward-east-music/|website=Ride BMX}}</ref> He began riding in 1987 after being influenced by a Dennis McCoy demo clip on his local news station. |
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Adam is currently sponsored by [[Odyssey]], [[Eastern Bikes]], [[C.T.I Knee-Braces]] <ref name=Ride/> and [[Garden of Life Health Supplements]]. He has two different signature Odyssey grips, a signature seatpost and has had a signature Odyssey "B.E.T.A." backpack. Adam's Eastern Bike was added to the [[Flick Trix]] BMX finger bike line. He also has worked with Armourdillo on a signature belt and wallet series. |
Adam is currently sponsored by [[Odyssey (bicycle components)|Odyssey]], [[Eastern Bikes]], [[C.T.I Knee-Braces]] <ref name=Ride/> and [[Garden of Life Health Supplements]]. He has two different signature Odyssey grips, a signature seatpost and has had a signature Odyssey "B.E.T.A." backpack. Adam's Eastern Bike was added to the [[Flick Trix]] BMX finger bike line. He also has worked with Armourdillo on a signature belt and wallet series. |
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Adam has also been featured in multiple magazines such as ''Dig BMX'',<ref>''Dig BMX'' April and May 2004</ref> ''[[BMX Plus!]]'',<ref>''BMX Plus!'' September 2010</ref> ''[[Ride BMX]]'',<ref>''Ride BMX'' December 2010</ref> ''[[Ride UK]]''.<ref>''Ride UK'' August 2012</ref> and ''[[Woodward Camp|Woodward]] West Winter Camp brochure''<ref>''Woodward West'' December 2012</ref> |
Adam has also been featured in multiple magazines such as ''Dig BMX'',<ref>''Dig BMX'' April and May 2004</ref> ''[[BMX Plus!]]'',<ref>''BMX Plus!'' September 2010</ref> ''[[Ride BMX]]'',<ref>''Ride BMX'' December 2010</ref> ''[[Ride UK]]''.<ref>''Ride UK'' August 2012</ref> and ''[[Woodward Camp|Woodward]] West Winter Camp brochure''<ref>''Woodward West'' December 2012</ref> |
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Adam Banton (born February 28, 1975, in Nokesville, VA) is an American freestyle BMX rider and professional musician. He's known to have resided in Phoenix, Arizona.[1] His riding style is regarded as creative.[2] He began riding in 1987 after being influenced by a Dennis McCoy demo clip on his local news station.
Adam is currently sponsored by Odyssey, Eastern Bikes, C.T.I Knee-Braces [1] and Garden of Life Health Supplements. He has two different signature Odyssey grips, a signature seatpost and has had a signature Odyssey "B.E.T.A." backpack. Adam's Eastern Bike was added to the Flick Trix BMX finger bike line. He also has worked with Armourdillo on a signature belt and wallet series.
Adam has also been featured in multiple magazines such as Dig BMX,[3] BMX Plus!,[4] Ride BMX,[5] Ride UK.[6] and Woodward West Winter Camp brochure[7]
Adam and his music have been featured in a series of BMX videos spanning over 10 years. He has released three full-length albums and his third on vinyl most recently. Adam has been a featured athlete on Fuel TV's Daily Habit, performing from his self-titled first recording Adam Banton and his second Songs from Here and There. Additionally, he was a featured athlete and music performer on Props Rock n Roll Road Fools (tour) that also aired on Fuel TV.
When not focused on riding he makes music like his latest fourth full-length album "INDIVISIBLE" Adam can be found working on short, original compositions that can be heard throughout the BMX and action sports industry. He cites his father and his uncle as major musical influences.
References
- ^ a b "Bike Check: Adam Banton". Ride BMX.
- ^ "Adam Banton - Woodward". Ride BMX.
- ^ Dig BMX April and May 2004
- ^ BMX Plus! September 2010
- ^ Ride BMX December 2010
- ^ Ride UK August 2012
- ^ Woodward West December 2012
External links
- [1]
- Adam Banton's Official Facebook Page
- Adam Banton's Official Twitter
- Adam Banton's Flickr page
- Adam Banton's music Tumblr
- Adam Banton's Eastern Bikes Blog
- Adam Banton's Odyssey Team Page
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