What’s going on, y’all? I’m Rex, a local rider from San Diego, California, nice to meet ya! Chances are that if you’ve heard of me, then you know I’ve crashed my R1 a few times. That’s why partnering with NBT Clothing was a no-brainer! I never thought my journey with motorcycles would take me anywhere close to something like this, yet here we are! For those of you interested, keep reading to get to know me a little better!

What was your first bike, and how did it feel to ride it?

My first bike was a 2021 Kawasaki Ninja 400. That was definitely the best bike for me to learn on because I had a rough first couple of days. Riding it for the first 2-3 weeks was awesome, but after that, it got boring pretty fast. The reason I don’t regret starting on a smaller cc bike is because I got the chance to figure out my style and what kind of rider I wanted to be.

How would you describe the feeling of being on the open road?

To put it simply, freeing. Every time I get on the open road, it's always entertaining speed, practice, or enjoying the scenery. No two rides are ever the same. Speed isn’t something I crave as much anymore, so I’m either practicing and improving my wheelies or watching the sky. Every now and then, I ride to a new spot on the coast & enjoy the California sunsets.

What do you look for in riding gear? Style, comfort, or protection?

As someone who is constantly pushing the limits while on 2 wheels, I enjoy a happy medium of comfort and protection. I’ve crashed in a full suit, barely any gear, and everything in between. For me, the balance of protective clothes that aren’t too big and bulky, that also keep me looking good, is important!

What advice would you give to someone just starting out riding?

For all of my new riders out there, I personally think it’s super important to have a good role model in this community. You definitely don’t want to ride with a rider who is going to push you far outside of your riding limits. For example, maybe you shouldn’t go out on your first ride on the freeway with the rider who is going to encourage you to lane split at 120 mph during mild traffic. You want to be with someone who will push you to become a better rider, but will understand whenever you’re not comfortable doing something you’ve never done before.

What does being part of the riding community mean to you?

The combination of motorcycles and social media in my life has shown me unbelievable things, such as; this amazing opportunity with NBT, a trip to Nashville, TN, and getting to ride an HP4, that was friggin awesome. Absolutely, undoubtedly, the coolest thing about being a part of the riding community is interacting with all of y’all. I LOVE, more than anything, meeting people, especially those who see my videos, recognize me or my bike, make fun of me for crashing, wanting to take a picture, WHATEVER. Whatever our interaction is, whether it be big or small, I love it, so thank you!

How has riding changed the way you view life?

I never imagined that what I do could actually have an impact on someone’s mood or feelings, especially through the form of a YouTube video. I’ve noticed getting comments from people saying things like my videos inspire them, or that my videos help them when they’re feeling anxious. That to me is just absolutely huge. It makes me feel like it’s more than just making videos for the love of the game. So I guess to answer the question better riding has changed my life by giving me purpose, inspiring others.

Has riding ever led you to an unexpected adventure?

Plenty of times. Some of my best rides come from unexpected adventures. Seriously, 90% of my rides are an unexpected adventure, just put my gear on & hit the road!

If your bike had a personality, how would you describe it?

Athena would definitely be a fun one. I imagine her being unapologetically herself. Loud, arrogant, & vain. Just happy & proud to be the amazing R1 she is. Most of all, resilient because she’s survived all the things I’ve put her through.

How has your riding style evolved over the years?

I think I’ve started to develop a sense of maturity when it comes to riding. Some very common habits for new sport bike riders (myself included) is always wanting to go fast like LITERALLY EVERYWHERE, show off & just act goofy. Now that I’ve been riding for about 4.5 years, I’ve noticed those aspects have either ended or changed for the better. So thank the Lord because looking at my early days of riding, I kinda get embarrassed.

How has riding influenced your relationships or friendships?

Both good & bad. I’ve been in relationships where my partner HATES that I do social media. I’ve also been in a relationship where my partner sees my ambitions for what I’m achieving & loves it. I think a good amount of my friends are super proud of me for getting to where I am & there’s some who don’t care at all. Regardless, I love it, so I’m just gonna keep being

@RoadRunnaRex!