Wyatt and Cole Brumbaugh

Two brothers from Rapid City, SD have been making a name for themselves in BMX racing. Cole Brumbaugh, age 14, and 15-year-old, Wyatt Brumbaugh hold multiple state championship titles in the sport. However, this isn’t surprising when you learn that the pair began their biking careers at just one-year-old. Cole and Wyatt both grew up on Strider Bikes and credit the balance bike company to much of their success. In fact, every so often, you can find the brothers cruising around the Strider World Headquarters on their bikes or even working in the warehouse from time to time. We had the opportunity to snag them for a quick interview about their love for biking, growing up on Strider Bikes, and advice for young riders.

Do you have any core memories from when you started riding the Strider Bike?

WB:   Yeah, I remember cruising through our house, riding ramps in our backyard, and riding in the very first Strider warehouse.  I also remember placing 3rd in the World Cup in 2013 when it was Rapid City, traveling to Sarasota, and riding on the beach with the Strider crew.

CB:   I remember riding it on the stairs in my house and around the cul-de-sac. My red, white, and blue Strider was my favorite.

How was it transitioning from a Strider to a pedal bike?

WB: I felt like it was easy. From what I remember, it just clicked right away, and I was super comfortable really early on.

CB:   I don’t really remember, so it must have been easy.

How has learning to ride on a Strider impacted your love of riding?

WB: It really gave my riding career a solid base. Strider gave me a community, and later, a job!

CB:  It impacted me a lot. I started racing BMX because of Strider Bikes.

What is your favorite trick/jump to do on a bike? 

WB: Probably a T-bog or an X-up

CB:  Pro set at the BMX track

If you could ride anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

WB: British Colombia or the Utah Desert. BC because of the of the amazing trails and numerous bike parks. Utah Desert because you can build and ride whatever you want and it would be sick camping in the desert.

CB: Bentonville, AR. It’s bike heaven.

What’s a piece of advice that you can offer to kid’s learning how to ride?

WB:  Push yourself, try the next biggest jump, and you will progress over time. Be prepared to crash, to work hard for what you want, and you will never be disappointed.

CB:  Don’t use training wheels. Try short distances your first few times riding. Wear gloves. You can do it.