Michael Chacon (born July 3, 1992) is a professional

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rider. He is ranked among the top fixed freestyle riders in the world. Chacon started riding fixed gear bikes in his hometown of

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in 2009. Before turning professional, Chacon gained a local following performing freestyle tricks along the boardwalk of

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. Since his pro debut in February 2010 he has won and placed in fixed gear competitions internationally. Michael Chacon Fixed Gear

Career highlights

* Chacon has appeared in numerous commercials during his freestyle career. * In April 2017, Chacon did an interview with Unsettle & Company and was named "Cyclist of the Week." * In February 2015, MICHAEL CHACON X UNDEFEATED X LEADER BIKES released their second custom one-of-a-kind bike collaboration. *In May 2014, Michael Chacon was featured in a VANS X BROTURES X LEADER BIKES promotion for release in

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and worldwide on the web. *In May 2013, Michael Chacon revealed two MICHAEL CHACON X UNDEFEATED X LEADER BIKES one-of-a-kind collaboration bikes—one a Leader track bike and one a Leader Hurricane freestyle bike. Chacon rode the Leader Hurricane at the 2013

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Ride + Style competition in San Francisco, California. *In May 2013, Chacon was invited to

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Fixed to put on a demonstration of Fixed Gear Freestyle Trick Riding. *In April 2013, Chacon was selected by

to be one of the Fixed Gear Freestyle Trick Riders from around the world (including the

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and

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) to participate in Red Bull's Third Annual Ride + Style competition in San Francisco, California. *On February 6, 2013, Chacon was selected by

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Sportswear to be a part of their KEEP IT COMING Campaign for the Nike AF1 shoes. *On June 18, 2012, Chacon was invited to travel to Japan and compete in Tokushuma's Fixed Gear Event "Shiokaze" by Leader Bikes and Brotures Bike Shop, where he won first place. *In May 2012, Chacon was selected for the second year in a row by

to be one of few Fixed Gear Freestyle Trick Riders worldwide to participate in Red Bull's Second Annual Ride + Style competition in San Francisco, California. *On March 27, 2012, Michael was invited to participate on a TV show in Rome, Italy to attempt to break the Guinness World Record on his Fixed Gear Bike for the most jumps on a bike with a jump rope in 60 seconds. *In November 2011, Chacon's Signature Leader Bike "The Hurricane" was featured at the Ford Booth at the SEMA Auto show on a Ford Focus built by the ID Agency. *In September 2011, Chacon collaborated with Hold Fast to create "Chacon" pedal straps. *On July 17, 2011, Undefeated welcomed Chacon as its newest team member. *In July 2011, Chacon was featured in a video shot by photographer and director

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. *In June 2011, Chacon was invited by Rocket Company to do a demo and compete in

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. *In May 2011, Chacon was tapped by Nike Sportswear for its Nike L.A. Destroyer Jacket campaign and named "More Than a Gamechanger." *In May 2011, Chacon was selected by Red Bull to be one of 24 Fixed Gear Freestyle Trick Riders worldwide to participate in Red Bull's First Annual Ride + Style in San Francisco, California. *In March 2011, Chacon was invited to tour Europe and participate in the Trick Trick Boom competition in Paris, France and the West Jam Fixed Competition in

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Signature Logo

In July 2011, it was announced that Michael Chacon's logo would be designed by Los Angeles-based tattoo and graffiti artist

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Social media

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chacon, Michael 1992 births Living people American male cyclists American sportspeople of Mexican descent 21st-century American sportsmen