Morgan Wade

Morgan Wade (born July 13, 1983) is an American professional BMX rider[1] from Tyler, Texas.[2]

Morgan Wade
Personal information
Full nameMorgan Patrick Wade
Born (1983-07-13) 13 July 1983
Tyler, Texas, U.S.
OccupationProfessional Athlete
Years active1995–Present
AgentSpencer Bass at [XSM Global, LLC]
Spouse(s)Natalie Wade
Sport
SportFreestyle BMX
Turned pro2001
Morgan Wade
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Summer X Games
2013 Los AngelesBMX Freestyle Big Air
2015 AustinBig Air doubles
2006 Los AngelesBMX Freestyle Park
2013 MunichBMX Freestyle Big Air
2014 AustinBMX Freestyle Big Air
2015 AustinBMX Freestyle Big Air
2018 MinneapolisBMX Freestyle Big Air
2019 MinneapolisBMX Freestyle Big Air
2013 Foz do IguaçuBMX Freestyle Big Air

Early life

Wade was born in Tyler, Texas to Sally Wade, a High School Teacher, and Lee Wade, a construction foreman. Wade was homeschooled for part of his education and attended Christian Heritage School in Tyler, Texas for part of high school where he was a striker on two of the Patriots Soccer Conference Championship teams. He later attended Tyler Junior College and majored in graphic arts. Today, Morgan is a member of Sylvania Church and enjoys a successful BMX career full-time.

BMX rider

Wade competed in the 2006 and 2007 X-Games in the Freestyle and Big Air competitions. He won gold in 2013 X Games Los Angeles for Big Air BMX.

His sponsors include Gas Monkey Energy, Etnies, Levi's, Maxxis, and ODI. His signature move is the superman tailwhip, and he was the first person to successfully land the trick properly. He once appeared on the MTV show Scarred. Wade appeared in the video section of Ride BMX's Drop The Hammer, in which he looped the Mt. Baldy fullpipe. Wade gained a reputation for his toughness as he has been in some major on tour accidents, including getting teeth knocked out, but continued to perform at a high level on the tour.

Wade resides in Tyler, Texas and is married to Natalie Wade, a native of Arizona.

References
  1. "X Games 16 Guest Information". ESPN. July 12, 2010. Retrieved July 20, 2010.
  2. Townsend, Brad (July 25, 2004). "Tyler stunt biker is one tough dude". Dallas Morning News. Retrieved July 20, 2010.


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