Mike "Hucker" Clark

A Pro BMX Dirt rider, Hucker joined the Vans Team in 2013 and won the NORA Cup in 2012 and 2013 -- two years in a row, back to back. 

He regularly competes in the X Games, Dew Tours, Vans Kill The Line and Red Bull events. If Mike is not on his bike, you will spot him surfing, hiking, fishing, or even on a date with a cougar. Hucker always has a smile on his face, and also enjoys riding vert and mega ramp.

WHAT SHOE DO YOU RIDE? 

Rowley Pro

WHAT SHOE DO YOU CHILL IN? 

Era Pro

WHAT’S YOUR BIKE SET-UP? 

My bike is a S&M Hucker frame with S&M forks, stem and bars, and all Demolition parts. It’s the perfect set-up to shred anything that is put in front of me.

WHAT’S THE BEST TRIP YOU’VE EVER BEEN ON?

One of my best trips was to New Zealand last year.

WHAT IS THE BEST STORY YOU’VE EVER HEARD OR BEEN TOLD?

When I was in Australia, I met a man who killed a man-eating crocodile. I thought he was bluffing but then, all of a sudden, he brought out the photos. Crazy!

FAVORITE VANS RIDER? 

Nasty

WHAT TRICK CAN’T YOU DO THAT YOU WISH YOU COULD?

One-footed surfers

WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT’S EVER HAPPENED TO YOU?

I broke my neck and back in 2011.

WHAT ARE SOME INTERESTS/HOBBIES OUTSIDE OF BMX?

I love surfing, skating, fishing, as well as flying remote control planes and helicopters.

LAST GOOD BOOK YOU READ OR MAGAZINE YOU LOOKED AT?

Powder Magazine

FIVE SONGS THAT HAVE TO BE ON A PLAYLIST?

Pennywise- “Bro Hymn”
The Beach Boys-  “Surfin’ USA”
Golden Earring- “Radar Love”
The Bouncing Souls-  “87”
The Ramones- “Blitzkrieg Bop”

FIVE ESSENTIALS FOR ANY ROAD TRIP?

Skullcandy headphones, toothbrush, cellphone, bike and good vibes.