“I ride to see myself grow in the sport, learning from every experience. I have made lots of friends on the way, and I really enjoy riding with them. We help each other go faster, and have so much fun doing it!”

 
 
 

CHRISTOPHER GRICE IS FAST. AT ONLY 15 HE IS TAKING THE ENDURO AND DOWNHILL SCENE BY A STORM, SURE TO FLY ONTO THE WORLD CUP CIRCUIT IN THE YEARS TO COME. WE ARE EXPECTING BIG THINGS OUT OF THIS KID. PLUS, LOOK AT THAT SMILE.

Home base: PIGSAH FOREST, NORTH CAROLINA

AGE: 16

Work off the bicycle?

Full-time student

Best Results:

  • 2018 Cat 1 Men 15-16 National Champ

  • 2018 Windrock EWS Qualifier U21, 2nd Place

  • 2018 Windrock Pro GRT, Cat 1 Men 15-18, 6th Place

  • 2018 Port Angeles Pro GRT, Cat 1 Men 15-18, 6th Place

  • 2017, Crankworx Whistler, Junior Men 13-14, 3rd Place

Favorite music?

Imagine Dragons

Favorite race or ride?

2018 US Open of Mountain Biking

My dream career outside of cycling is…

Any job in the bike Industry!

My favorite academic subject is…

Science

My earliest memory on a bike is…

When I was 5, winning a BMX race at my local track in Weaverville, NC

why do you ride?

Ever since I started mountain biking, I have been in love with it! I really enjoy being outside… riding my bike mainly! I ride to see myself grow in the sport, learning from every experience. I have made lots of friends on the way, and I really enjoy riding with them. We help each other go faster, and have so much fun doing it! We are always trying new lines, being “adventurous” at times and always laughing about something. Experiences, friendships and new trails get me stoked on riding bikes! No matter how tired I may get!

Advice to UP-AND-COMING cyclists:

Keep it fun! But also stay disciplined and focus on a goal.

Why do you support outride?

I support Outride because it is opening doors for kids that may not get the introduction to cycling otherwise. It gets me really excited that Outride is providing schools with bikes, and helping them develop a passion that will hopefully last a lifetime!

I also think it’s awesome that Outride’s research shows that cycling leads to physiological benefits. Even more reasons to help get more kids riding bikes! Outride is doing great things!