R. L. Osborn
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Lewis Osborn |
| Nickname | RL |
| Born | April 9, 1963 |
| Team information | |
| Discipline | BMX freestyle |
| Role | Professional BMX rider/company owner |
| Rider type | Flatland, Vert, Ramp |
| Professional team | |
| – | BMX Action Trick Team |
Robert Lewis Osborn (born April 9, 1963), he is a BMX rider. His father Bob Osborne started BMX Action magazine. He started the first Freestyling team with Bob Haro. He appeared on "That's Incredible!" in 1983, where he raced a horse.[1] He appeared as a stunt rider in the 1986 movie "RAD". He was the first person to popularize freestyling (flatland) and the first person to use endorsements to become the first millionaire in the sport. He was endorsed by Haro, acs, General, Ame, and Redline. He founded Hammer Bodywear in 1988 and Bully Bikes in 1989. In 1991, he sold them to MCS in Florida.[2]
Currently runs a carpet cleaning business.[3][4]
References
- ^ "../people/Robert Lewis Osborn". 23Mag.
- ^ Tunney, Brian (15 Dec 2012). "Retrospective: Bully and the Bashguard". ESPN Action Sports. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ Jenkins, Andy. "R.L. Osborn". Bend Press. Retrieved 14 January 2013.
- ^ RL Osborn Carpet and Rug Cleaning Monterey, CA
External links
- Freestyle Interview - RL Osborn - 2004 BMX Society
- R.L. Osborn & Mike Buff USA BMX Hall of Fame - April 23, 2012
- R. L. Osborn at IMDb
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