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.
Sponsors:
Jungle Rush FMX
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KTM South Africa
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