CHRIS BIRCH (AKA) SWAMPY

Hi everyone my name is Chris Birch, Im 23 years old and I ride Freestyle motocross. Im a dark, quiet, Mr nice guy kind of person, I suppose. Always have a smile on my face.

Im very lucky. To sum it up, I would say that I live a Rock'N'Roll kind of lifestyle at the moment. I get paid to travel, ride my bike and party all over the world! Meet loads of great people and have made many good friends from doing this. I love it! :)

I ride FMX for a team called FMX4EVER.COM which are based in Belgium. Here is a load of info about the team and how it all started!!!

Team FMX 4Ever

A European class act

Freestyle motorcross originated in the United States and it would still be a mainly American Sport if it hadn’t been for some very determined European riders that first challenged the US-riders and later ..ed to beat them. The biggest name in European freestyle and one of the biggest names world wide, is team FMX4Ever. The brainchild of former Motorcross champ and freestyle pioneer Jimmy Verburgh grew from a modest one man effort to the only proffessionally run FMX team. It unifies top FMX riders from all over the world. With X-games medalist and Red Bull X-Fighters winners in its ranks Team FMX4Ever is by far the most appealing team in the world of jumps and tricks.

Five years ago European MX champ and lifelong jumper Jimmy Verburgh had a tough time deciding what to choose: going on with being a top MX rider or taking a gamble with the sport that was close to his heart: Freestyle MX. In 2007 it’s safe to say Jimbo chose the best option. He now runs a team that groups the best riders in the world and he is still a very active member of his own crew. With names as Ronnie Renner, Mat Rebeaud, Mike Mason, Nick Franklin, Nick De Wit, Remi Bizouard, Chris Brock, Chris Birch and rising star Gilles De Jong on the team it’s almost too good to be true. The level of talent is impressive, their performances unbelievable.

But team FMX4Ever is more than a group of riders. The team also holds a professional structure that allows them to organise their own shows or to help other organisers out with their shows. The team has mobile ramps, kickers and landings and they supply this materials to the biggest venues in Europe. From the Masters Of Dirt in Austria to the Red Bull X-Fighters, team FMX4Ever is supplier of riders and material. In 2008 if you want to go big, you go FMX4Ever.

Right well Im going to go now. Thanks for checking me out. Dont be shy, come say hello! ;)

You all take care now and have a good day. :)

Birchie