FREERIDER
MTB Freerider · Athlete · France
BIKES
Marin Quake
NS Decade
GALLERY
ABOUT ME
I’m 19 and I’ve been riding since I was four years old — but my love for downhill really started when I was 10. Just for fun I entered the local race ‘Gravity Gates‘ in 2019, an urban descent ride from the medieval walls and ramparts of my home town Briançon (French Alps) to its new town. A P3 finish. I joined the competition section of Serre Chevalier’s United Riders the following year.
2020 — The Big Crash
In June 2020, five days before my 13th birthday, I had a BIG crash on a jump in the forest up above our house. Scans showed four fractured and squashed vertebrae (T4–T7) and shaken lungs. Six months of no sport followed — four of which I wore a body and neck brace 24 hours a day. Then 13 physio sessions. Summer 2020 was a write-off, but I was not done and was soon back on the bike.
2021 — Back & Racing
Races were limited thanks to Covid — P18 in the Minimes (2) at Les Orres French Cup, and a few regional podiums (one with no chain!). Late in the year I obtained a licence with the Bunny Hop Club.
2022 — A Real Race Year
Finally a full season — nationals and regionals at Châtel, Les 2 Alpes, Valberg, Les Arcs and Les Orres. In my first full French Cup circuit I finished P14.
2023 — European Breakthrough
I rode independently with a Bunny Hop licence. My Cube bike and Halo wheels were exceptional — P9 Europe and P5 French (U17).
2024 — World Cup & Freeride
A lot of fun. I was selected to ride at the Loudenvielle World Cup Downhill with the French Junior team — a great experience. But my eyes were ultimately on freeride.
2025–2026 — Freeride Focus
I chose Marin Bikes and NS Bikes and have not looked back. In 2026, honoured to be continually supported by Helfare, Halo Wheels, Hayes Brakes, Gusset Components, and Dyedbro. Actively looking for more partners to help me attend freeride events, make videos and have FUN!
Ewan Crosby MTB 