Yadum FMX! | Adam Jones Blog #1

Photo by Kurtis Downs

At the end of the day, no matter what, I’ll bet that they are happy as shit to be providing for themselves and their families by doing that thing they love the most. Sometimes for me, it seems like all I CAN do. Although bikes are my passion and give me a purpose in life, the feeling that I probably have zero other options (besides being a Chipotle burrito maker) makes it feel like an absolute necessity to succeed on my bike. So the days I don’t want to go out and give it my all, I have to anyway because this is the only way forward for me. 

Family portrait by Kimberly Anne

Freestyle has gone through so many different phases in the amount of time I’ve been in it. Some years we were just kids making a few bucks touring the country, other years Action Sports seemed to rule the world, and unfortunately, there have been a few years where it has seemed hopeless and like the end may be near. Red Bull X Fighters used to have five stops a year, all over the world, the Dew Tour had five in the US, and X Games was massive for us, and even developed into a worldwide tour at one point…all of which are no longer around for the Freestyle Motocross discipline. Despite all that, I have kept moving forward. Sure, I’ve had some low points and some bad days, but I feel like if you love something you should chase it with all your heart and good things will happen. The times that I have reminded myself of exactly that are the times I have made the biggest turnaround in my life and my career.

Self-portrait by Kimberly Anne

Things have changed a lot, and making money can be different, and more difficult, but nevertheless, the opportunities are still there if you chase them. So, 20 years later and this is where I’m at…chasing it! Why? Because I need to, or because I have to? I don’t know…bit of both I guess. Whatever the reason may be, I feel the best I ever have doing what I love, chasing my dream, and now contributing as an expert blogger with impeccable grammar and writing abilities for Swapmoto Live. That last part is a bit of a stretch, but I’m happy to be doing what I love, and thanks to everyone for tuning in. See you again soon!