Freestyle Moto-x at it's finest!
:: Tim DYSON FMX ::
[Friday, Sept. 24 - Sunday, Sept. 26]
Roar in the Mountains welcomes the Tim Dyson FMX stunt show to this year's event. The Tim Dyson FMX riders will be performing all weekend at Roar 2010.
:: MEET TIM DYSON ::
At the age of 19 Tim was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Doctors informed him that he was in Stage 4 of the disease and gave him only days to live. Although doctors said there was nothing that could be done, Tim and his family refused to believe this and he was started on Chemotherapy treatments.
While going through Chemotherapy, Tim was watching a Crusty Demon's of Dirt video. Amazed at seeing the stunts being performed on dirt bikes, it was at this point he decided he wanted to become a Freestyle Moto-X rider. Although he had been riding dirt bikes since he was six-years-old, this would be whole new world for him. It would be nothing compared to the near death experience he had just encountered. After a year and a half of treatment and recovery Tim had beaten the odds and was on a bike immediately pulling off stunts. Freestyle Moto-X came naturally to him. Over the years, Tim perfected his stunts including what is considered the "holy grail" of tricks - the back flip.
At the age of 24 he was signed on by an FMX promoter and rode with them for 6 years. Being in the industry, Tim grew tired of the "politics" that come with such a small market. In 2007, Tim resigned from the promoter and started his own team that is now known as Tim Dyson FMX.
Tim's philosophy on shows, business, the industry and life come from the "Golden Rule" - treat others as you want to be treated.
"It's the fans, promoters and the events that are going to keep you alive in this business. If you don't treat people with respect, it will all be over in the blink of an eye."
Tim instills this in his other riders and applies it to his company and daily life. For this, he has gained great success. Since starting the team, Tim has participated in hundreds of FMX events across the world, from bike rallies and county fairs to demolition derbies and Monster Truck shows. He has worked with some of the best in the industry, including Kenny "The Cowboy" Bartram and Travis Pastrana.
With the help of sponsors, his riders, and his Manager, Tim hopes to have continued success as a Freestyle Moto-X rider and business owner for years to come. Visit Tim online at www.timdysonfmx.com.