Brian Lopes started racing BMX at age 4. He then went onto become one of the most successful mountain bikers earning 4 World Titles and 6 World Cup Titles. He was inducted into the MTB hall of fame. Age did not slow him down at all competing well into his 40’s. He talks about longevity, his drive and what set him apart.
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There’s nothing better than riding with good friends and showing them new trails you’ve fallen in love with. I’ve been lucky enough to meet a lot of great athletes from a number of different sports, and it’s awesome to find out that many of them love riding mountain bikes, thus the All-Star event was created. Get a bunch of high-profile friends together, take them to an area they’ve probably never ridden and show them a great time. Sounds like an easy concept, right? It should be, but then you ask them to meet you in Arkansas and hesitation sets in.
Bentonville and all of Northwest Arkansas has become a regular spot that I visit multiple times a year. I knew it would blow some minds and give these guys an experience that would leave an impression on them. Nine trustworthy friends made the commitment, and with some help from Bike Bentonville, OZTrailsNWA, Gary Vernon, Aimee Ross, Christian Falcon, Colin Sigars and Tom Walton, I put together an all-star list.
Check out the full article over at Mountain Bike Action.
A couple of weeks back Brian got a chance to work on an cool video collaboration with a talented photographer by the name of Bo Bridges, the project came to fruition via Outside TV.
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EAGLE — Take a look at Brian Lopes’ Instagram account and see him flying over a 50-foot ravine, launching over a truck or doing a back flip on his mountain bike. 
Your first thought might very well be, “that dude is 46 years old?”
The four-time World Cup mountain bike champion and BMX Hall of Famer certainly does not appear to be showing any signs of age. By all appearances, he seems to be laughing in the face of peril more now than ever.
“I wouldn’t say I’m taking more risk now than ever before,” said the California resident, who will once again be competing in this year’s GoPro Mountain Games Enduro bike race next week in Eagle, as well as the Games’ inaugural BMX event … both on the same day, no less.
“I think the risk for me personally is always pretty calculated. I don’t really feel I do stuff unless I know I can do it.”
Still going
Admittedly, when he’s pointing his front wheel straight down a cliff or throwing his frame sideways 30 feet over a dirt roller, there are a few butterflies.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. – March 5, 2018 – BLDG Active™, the leader in bringing cutting-edge medical technologies to active outdoor athletes, announced the addition of pro Multi-World Champ, Brian Lopes, to its ambassador team.
Whether riding single track or pavement, cyclists battle chaffing, saddle sores, scrapes and sunburns daily and in the case of a crash, road rash and open wounds. Cleaning and treating these skin irritations quickly and properly can mean the difference between days or weeks of healing. BLDG’s Active Skin Repair products offer scientifically advanced all-natural technologies that work to disinfect and promote healing of skin irritations and wounds. Instead of bulky toxic first aid products, riders like Lopes now have a simple 3oz natural solution right in their bike bag. Active Skin Repair’s clinically proven regenerative technology kills 99.9% of bacteria, without harsh chemicals or antibiotics and helps reduce inflammation and speed the body’s natural recovery process.
“Scrapes and cuts from bush whacking or a crash here and there, are part of riding – how quickly they heal is key in getting back into the fun,” Lopes said. “Active Skin Repair goes on any scrapes or cuts as soon as I come off my bike and I’ve noticed a huge difference in healing time,” he added.
But don’t take Brian’s word for it…try it for yourself! Use PROMO Code LOPES20 at check out to get 20% off…the products are super affordable raging from $25 to $29.
Next time you bush back give it a go!
About BLDG Active
BLDG Active was founded with the sole purpose of identifying clinically proven technologies and bringing them to the serious outdoor athlete. The technology used in BLDG’s Active Repair Hydrogel & Active Repair Spray is the same doctor-recommended product and formulation used in hospitals worldwide. BLDG Active makes products that promote personal health and recovery through clinically proven technologies. The company is focused on bringing cutting-edge medical technologies to the active outdoor athlete by sourcing products that are superior to current over-the-counter solutions, both in effectiveness and environmental impact.
About Active Repair Spray & Hydrogel
Both products are composed of Hypochlorous (HOCL), which is naturally produced by the white blood cells in the human body as a way to kill bacteria, reduce inflammation and help the body heal. This clinically proven regenerative technology kills 99.9% of bacteria including, without harsh chemicals or antibiotics and helps speed the body’s natural recovery process.
