How Olympic gold medalist BMX rider Matthias Dandois kept his word
One of the most endearing BMX freestyle riders on the planet is Matthias Dandois. Whether racing at the top level as a BMX flatland athlete, filming video portions, or even off the bike as a podcast presenter and part-time model, the 33-year-old Frenchman is all about pure fun. Olympic fans can buy Olympic Cycling BMX Freestyle Tickets from our website. Dandois, a multiple World Champion and the victor of some of the biggest flatland competitions the sport has to offer, stands out as one of the top ambassadors for his sport because of his drive to advance his riding skills, be inventive, and win competitions. His initial passion was football. Like many others who compete professionally in flatland or other freestyle disciplines, Dandois’ path to BMX greatness began by watching someone ride a BMX. “I watched a man performing a BMX flatland demo on the C’est Mon Choix chat show in France. Incredibly cool.” Dandois alternated between playing handball and football for his extracurricul