Name                    Jacques Human

Nickname               Junky

D.O.B                        2 January 1992

Sport                        Freestyle Motocross (FMX)

Favourite trick       Tsunami, Holy grab

Home Town            Waterkloof-Glen, Pretoria

Instagram               @jacques_human.fmx

Facebook                 @jacqueshmanfmx

 

When and how did you start riding FMX? 

In 2013, when Luewellyn van Ransburg invited me to ride at his compound (The Institute FMX) after seeing me struggling to do tricks at Chestnut Hill MX track.

Who influenced you? 

While I was growing up I was inspired by watching X Games, Motoxxx, Crusty Demons, On the Pipe, Nitro Circus  and so on,  just  seeing those legends throw down got me hooked!

When I started riding FMX it was Luewellyn Van Rensburg who pushed me the hardest to do better, as I progressed at each stage I was either motivated or inspired by the various local and international riders, learning from them as well as setting goals for myself.

Other riders you admire?

  • Adam Jones

  • Axell Hodges

  • Clinton Moore

  • Jackson Strong

Biggest achievements to date?

  • 3rd place at King of the Whip best trick (upright)

  • The Institute FMX development series round 3 : 1st place.

  • The Institute FMX development series round 1: 2nd place.

Favourite spot to ride? 

Jungle Rush FMX Compound

Other hobbies / sports? 

  • Wakeboarding

  • Jetski

  • Cliff jumping

Favourite holiday destination?

Ponta do Ouro, Mozambique.

Five things you never travel without?

  • Sunglasses

  • Headphones

  • Flat cap

  • Memory foam pillow

  • Bluetooth speaker

 

Favourite food?

Spicy nachos.

Cheesy quote?

You gotta risk it to get the biscuit.

 

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