Press Release: SR Suntour
SR Suntour is honored to welcome mountain bike legend Hans “No Way” Rey to our Werx Athlete Team! Hans is a multi-time national and world champion in mountain bike Trials and a true pioneer of the sport.
Currently, Hans’ focus is on his Urban Adventure series; after exploring many remote corners of the world in the past decades, he is now intrigued by cities that are surrounded by incredible nature and trails, the contrast between nature and harmony, and urban jungle and cultures. The Urban Adventure Series is also perfectly suited for his passion for ebikes. He takes riders from other disciplines and even other sports and journeys to capture the cultural and spiritual qualities of his destinations and shows them off to millions of TV, video and publication viewers. To date, he has ridden in over 70 countries and has become one of the most recognized mountain bikers on earth.
Hailing originally from Germany, Hans splits his time between travelling the world and Laguna Beach, California. While not riding Hans (along with his wife Carmen) formed the Wheels 4 Life Charity which has donated over 14,000 bikes to people in need of transportation in developing countries. Carmen and Hans Rey believe that something as simple as a bicycle can have a profound and life-changing positive effect on someone’s life.
Hans’ reach extends far beyond the cycling world. He’s been featured on TV shows, movies and talk shows throughout the world. Hans “No Way” Rey is one of the most recognizable mountain bikers of all time.
“I am very aware of SR Suntour’s long heritage in BMX and MTB – as a matter of fact, I used to run SR and Suntour parts and stickers on my number plates when I first started riding in the early eighties. From my first test ride last year, I was very impressed by the performance of the SR Suntour suspension line. I’m proud to be part of such a motivated and innovative brand.”
Many new adventures and possibilities await with Hans as an SR Suntour athlete and ambassador and we are stoked to begin the journey. Hans is currently riding the new Durolux 36 EQ fork and Triair on his trail bike and will ride the latest and greatest SR Suntour suspension products on his other bikes.
Photos by: Carmen Freeman-Rey
“I am very aware of SR Suntour’s long heritage in BMX and MTB – as a matter of fact, I used to run SR and Suntour parts and stickers on my number plates when I first started riding in the early eighties. From my first test ride last year, I was very impressed by the performance of the SR Suntour suspension line. I’m proud to be part of such a motivated and innovative brand.”
Many new adventures and possibilities await with Hans as an SR Suntour athlete and ambassador and we are stoked to begin the journey. Hans is currently riding the new Durolux 36 EQ fork and Triair on his trail bike and will ride the latest and greatest SR Suntour suspension products on his other bikes.
Photos by: Carmen Freeman-Rey
MTB Legend Hans "No Way" Rey
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2 years ago I flew into Queenstown to ride the awesome trails, took my wife an daughter with me. You can't ride DH laps everyday and I was due a rest, so went to Arrowtown, a small village approx 30 mins out of Queenstown to check it out.
Whilst at the pub enjoying a beer, who else but Hans and a few others rock up filthy dirty with big grins! (the descent into Arrowtown is awesome) I chuffed to my wife "THATS HANS REY" and she rolls her eyes having no idea who it was, but I sure as shit did! I had a Trials video on VHS as a kid that I literally wore out re-winding and re-watching Hans' crazy moves! He was my childhood hero.
I politely introduced myself, he was the most lovely and genuine guy. We ended up having a beer together and talked a bit of shit before my daughter lost here bananas as all toddlers do.
I'll never forget that day, they say don't meet your hero's, but Hans Rey was everything I expected and more!
My intent with my one-word reply above was to extract proof of Mr. Rey's communist leanings. And that would be out of curiosity and to learn a bit more about on of the greatest riders to set tire on the planet. Context offers a lot of insight.
And then I read your quote "im a dick to most people just cause i can be to those choosen few consider yourselves lucky lol".
Do you have any friends?
m.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=227030
TLDR: I'm with you.