JOSHUA BORNE – “THE COWBOY“

Josh Borne is one of the nation’s premier streetbike freestyle athletes. Borne’s passion for streetbikes began in 2004 when he bought his first motorcycle while earning his Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He quickly discovered his natural talent when he began freestyle riding in 2005. In less than a year, Borne had already excelled to professional competition level. In 2008, Josh left his corporate career as a General Motors Engineer to pursue professional riding on a permanent basis. To be able to train year around, Borne left the snow of Detroit, MI and moved to Atlanta, GA. Today Borne is a top ranked competition rider on the XDL National Streetbike Freestyle circuit and was a World Championship Finalist in 2007 and 2008. He also has placed in many national and international freestyle competitions. Borne is known best for his high energy riding, drifting, precision stoppies and technical riding ability. Borne considers himself blessed to pursue his dream of riding and thanks all of his sponsors, fans, and friends.

 

Background

• Birthdate: 02-06-1982
• Residence: Atlanta / Georgia / United States
• Birthplace: Decatur / Indiana / United States
• Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Kettering University
• Streetbike Riding Experience: 10 yrs
• Streetbike Freestyle Experience: 9 yrs
• Freestyle Competition Experience: 8 yrs
• Professional Freestyle Number Plate: 19
• Current Motorcycles: 2012 Hyosung GT650; 2010 Hyosung GT650; 2010 Hyosung GT650R
• Quote: “Never trade the thrills of life for the security of existence”

Favorite Tricks

• Circle Wheelies Variations
• Precision Stoppies
• Drifting
• Acrobatics

Known For

• High Energy Full Throttle Riding
• Target Stoppies
• Crowd Interaction
• Technical Riding Ability
• Versatile capability on any motorcycle

Accolades

2012

• XDL (World Licenced) – 9th Overall Freestyle Cup
• XDL (World Licensed) – 8th Freestyle Qualifier
• XDL (World Licensed) – 3rd Drift Racing Finals

2011

• XDL (World Licensed) – 14th Overall Freestyle Cup
• XDL (World Licensed) – 5th Circle Challenge
• XDL (World Licensed) – 10th Freestyle Qualifier

2010

• XDL (World Open) – 4th Sickest Trick
• XDL/XGames (World Invitational) – 2nd Circle Challenge

2009

• Hot Import Night’s Freestyle Championship (National Open) – 1st Freestyle
• Hot Import Night’s Freestyle Championship (National Open) – 2nd Circle Challenge
• Starboyz Stuntfest (National Open) – 4th Freestyle
• Starboyz Stuntfest (National Open) – 6th Stoppie
• Starboyz Stuntfest (National Open) – 5th Overall Stuntfest Cup
• XDL (World Open) – 4th Circle Challenge
• XDL (World Open) – 8th AllStar Challenge

2008

• Swiss Moto World Cup (World Invitational) – 11th Overall Freestyle
• XDL (National Open) – 5th Freestyle Qualifier
• XDL (National Open) – 4th Circle Challenge
• Southern Ryders Freestyle Open – 1st Overall Freestyle

2007

• Swiss Moto World Cup (World Invitational) – 11th Overall Freestyle
• Starboyz Stuntfest (National Open) – 2nd Longest Coaster Wheelie
• Starboyz Stuntfest (National Open) – 2nd Circle Challenge
• XDL (National Open) – 4th Circle Challenge

2006

• BGK Freestyle Throwdown (National Open) – 3rd Freestyle
• BGK Freestyle Throwdown (National Open) – 2nd Circle Challenge
• East Coast Stunt Jam (National Open) – 1st Freestyle
• East Coast Stunt Jam (National Open) – 2nd Circle Challenge
• East Coast Stunt Jam (National Open) – 3rd Stoppie
• XDL East Coast Finals (National Invitational) – 5th Overall Freestyle

Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. – JOSHUA 1:9