Name                       Michael Oyston

Nickname               Mike

D.O.B                        4 March 1994

Sport                        Freestyle Motocross (FMX)

Favorite trick         Dead body

Home Town            Fourways, Johannesburg

Instagram               @Mike_Oyston

Facebook                 Mike Oyston FMX

When and how did you start riding FMX? 

Started riding FMX at age 16, I have been friends with Dallan Goldman since we were kids. It was through him I was exposed to the Freestyle Motocross scene. Dallan took me under his wing and showed me the ropes. He has pretty much taught me everything I know today regarding Freestyle Motocross and jumping dirt bikes.

Who influenced you? 

Dallan Goldman was my biggest influence.

Other riders you admire?

• Dallan Goldman

• Robbie Madison

• Jimmy Hill

Biggest achievements to date?

• Riding in front of 80 000 people in Tanzania

• 1st place amateur FMX at the Jungle Rush FMX open day and Masters of Dirt qualifier

• 1st place pro amateur FMX at The Institute FMX development series 

• 3rd place best whip contest at The Institute FMX development series 

• 2nd place best trick upright at King of the Whip 2019

• 3rd place best trick upright at King of the Whip 2022

Favorite spot to ride? 

Jungle Rush FMX Compound.

Other hobbies / sports? 

• I enjoy most extreme or adrenaline related activities

• Wake boarding

• Mountain biking

Favorite holiday destination?

Somewhere on the South Coast.

Five things you never travel without?

• Headphones

• Jungle Rush FMX cap

• My favourite pillow

• Sunglasses

Favorite food?

Tough to just pick one. Depends how I feel at the time, maybe pizza, maybe pasta.

Cheesy quote?

Sometimes it’s not how good you are, but how bad you want it.

Sponsors:

Jungle Rush FMX

New Order Group

Fox MX South Africa

KTM South Africa

Dirt Nurse

Storage King

TRP Distributors

Ride 100%

Bridgestone South Africa

Protaper

Motorex