One would assume that, naturally, most professional BMX riders get paid to ride their bikes and travel the world for a living. But that isn't always the case. In fact, there's a good number of BMX pros that hold down full-time jobs or self-owned businesses on the side.
Brian Hunt is not one of them.
Granted, he is a professional BMXer. And granted, he does make money from riding his bike. But Brian's also possessed by a strange attraction to temporary, off-kilter employment of all types. "It's actually become a hobby of mine, finding really odd, funny jobs," says Hunt. The Derry, NH native, currently at Woodward Camp in PA and undergoing therapy for a fractured ankle, has no shortage of experience in the temporary work force. Before getting picked up by a wealth of sponsors, including DK, System Cycle, Orchid Footwear, POC Helmets, Rye Airfield, Eastern Boarder and Maxxis Tires, the 28-year-old park, trails and street ripper drove forklifts, delivered phone books, and even posed as a secret shopper.
Wanna learn more about all of the strange jobs Brian has held down over the years?
Check out this new feature, Odd Jobs With Brian Hunt.