Episode 40 - Rob Nolli

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Rob Nolli has been one of the biggest names in BMX freestyle for well over 25 years. He's one of the best all-around BMX freestyle riders to ever do it winning flatland, dirt, and park contests as well as finishing in the top ten at several major vert contests. There was a time when Rob was a threat to win any contest he entered regardless of who the other riders were. Rob was a top competitor in comps like the X Games, ESPN X Trials and B3 events, the NBC Sports Gravity Games, and Dew Tour for years, while simultaneously being one of the busiest show riders in the sport. Working for GT Bicycles Rob performed thousands of demos including NBA and NFL halftime shows, fairs, and bike shops in all 50 states AND around the globe. I was lucky enough to announce a ton of shows with Rob throughout the years and he always put forth a solid effort every time he was on his bike, leaving the crowd wanting more. Now in his mid-40s... Rob owns his own BMX show company called the BMX TRICKSTARS and makes a living putting on demos at schools and special events. When it comes to BMX, Rob is one of the busiest people I know but we were lucky enough to catch up with him at the Master Blaster Planet studios and ask him about growing up in Vermont, the first trick he got known for, working at Disney World, riding for GT Bicycles, overcoming his biggest obstacle to put on a show, winning the bronze medal at the 96 X Games, starting his own show team, current tricks he did 20 years ago, and his recent health scare that kept him off his bike for the last 6 months. So get comfortable, crank up your speakers, and get to know a FL BMX legend we've come to know, as "Super Rob"... Rob Nolli.