“Have fun. That is my biggest thing and one reason why I ride. Enjoy it, and no one can stop you.”

 
 
 

SPENCER RATHKAMP RIPS. ON REALLY ANYTHING WITH TWO WHEELS. BUT ESPECIALLY WHEN HE’S GOING DOWNHILL. THE ENDURO RIDER DESCRIBES HIS RIDES AS ACHIEVING AN “IRRESISTIBLE FEELING OF BLISS,” AND JUDGING BY THAT SMILE, WE BELIEVE IT.

HOME BASE: OCEANSIDE, CALIFORNIA

AGE: 25

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BEST RESULTS:

  • 4th Enduro National Championships

  • 10th TDS Enduro

  • 51st EWS Whistler

  • 1st Grinduro

  • 8th Sea Otter Classic Enduro

FAVORITE MUSIC?

Sticky Fingers

FAVORITE RACE OR RIDE?

TDS Enduro has to be my favorite race ever, its the perfect blend of an awesome race, riding awesome trails, with amazing people and an unreal spirit

MY DREAM CAREER OUTSIDE OF CYCLING IS…

Anything that allows me to see the world and experience cultures at their purest form

MY FAVORITE ACADEMIC SUBJECT IS…

Marketing without a doubt

MY EARLIEST MEMORY ON A BIKE IS…

Burning holes in my 12 inch tires while riding circles in my childhood backyard.

WHY DO YOU RIDE?

Riding is my form of therapy. To get away from all other aspects of life, where no one else is and ripping descents that puts an ear to earn smile on my face creates an irresistible feeling of bliss unlike any other.

ADVICE TO UP-and-COMING CYCLISTS:

Have fun. That is my biggest thing and one reason why I ride. Enjoy it, and no one can stop you.