Full name Robert Lewis Osborn Name R. Osborn Rider type Flatland, Vert, Ramp | Discipline BMX freestyle Nickname RL | |
Born April 9, 1963 (age 61) ( 1963-04-09 ) Role Professional BMX rider/company owner | ||
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. 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.
Currently runs a carpet cleaning business.
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