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Michael Metzger (born November 19, 1975) is an American freestyle motocross rider. Metzger has been riding motorcycles for 27 years of his life, but he began his focus on Freestyle in the late '90s.
Witness the rise of Freestyle Motocross through the legend Mike "Metz" Metzger. This video explores Metzger's journey from pro racer to FMX innovator, landing iconic tricks like back-to-back...
May 1, 2020 · One of the most influential people in the world of modern motorcycling, Mike Metzger earned the nickname, The Godfather of freestyle motocross. We walk through his life and career from amateur ...
Apr 5, 2011 · The Godfather, Mike Metzger pulls the first ever Moto X backflip and then decides one is not enough during Moto X Freestyle at X Games Nine in Philadelphia.
Jul 15, 2014 · In 2002, Mike Metzger -- the FMX legend known as the "Godfather of FMX" -- became the first rider to successfully land a backflip on a dirt bike in X Games competition.
Another tattoo junkie – Mike Metzger ranks as one of the worlds best freestyle motocrossers of his time. Commonly referred to as “The Godfather of Freestyle Motocross”, he has forever etched his name in the history books of the sport.
Feb 26, 2016 · Mike Metzger rose to fame for his skills on a motorcycle more than 20 years ago. He was called “The Godfather of Freestyle Motocross.” Metzger has been racing downhill mountain bikes in the Pro class even longer, however.
Dec 27, 2010 · On May 14, at the end of a long dirt bike session at one of his favorite Southern California riding spots, Mike Metzger rode toward his truck before noticing that his riding partner, Myles ...
The "Godfather" of Freestyle Motocross, Mike Metzger has recently added to his success by earning himself a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. On May 4, 2006 he broke the record for the longest motorcycle backflip, jumping 125 feet over the fountains at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas.
Mike Metzger blew minds and created the future of freestyle motocross at Philadelphia 2002. The first to land a backflip on a dirt bike at X Games, the Godfather of Freestyle doubled-down and did them back-to-back.