Barry Nobles
{{Short description|American BMX and mountain bike racer}}
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{{Infobox cyclist
| name = Barry Nobles
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| fullname = Barry Nobles
| nickname = Alabama Slamma
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|12|2}}
| birth_place = Wetumpka, Alabama, U.S.
| discipline = BMX Racing, Mountain bike
| role = Professional Athlete
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Barry Nobles (born December 2, 1986) is an American professional BMX and mountain bike racer, known by the nickname Alabama Slamma. He has achieved national and international recognition in BMX racing, including multiple USA BMX titles and a UCI Masters BMX World Championship. Nobles has also competed in mountain biking, freestyle BMX, and off-road motorcycle racing.
Early life and background
Nobles was born in Wetumpka, Alabama. He began riding BMX at age three and entered his first competition at age eleven, around 1997. He developed his skills at a local BMX track in Oak Mountain State Park. Later, he moved to Menifee, California, to pursue his racing career more seriously.
Career
= 2000–2010 =
= 2010–2020 =
= 2020–present =
Nobles has competed in every USA BMX season since turning pro, winning the USA BMX National Vet Pro title in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
In 2023, he won the UCI Masters BMX World Championship in Glasgow, Scotland.
= Freestyle and Dirt BMX =
Nobles has also competed in freestyle and dirt jump BMX events. He notably attempted a double backflip in competition, which was covered by BMX media. He also participated in freestyle exhibitions and was known for his fearless approach to big jumps, often incorporating tricks typically reserved for freestyle specialists. In 2019, he participated in the BMX Dirt qualification at the X Games.
= Off-road Racing =
= Media and Sponsorships =
Nobles was featured in the short documentary Alabama Slamma: The Barry Nobles Story, which covers his life and racing career.
He served as a brand ambassador for Mercedes-Benz Vans USA from 2020 to 2023 and was featured in national commercials, including the “Projections” TV spot.
Nobles was featured on the cover of Pull Magazine in both the May–June 2023 issue and October 2022, the latter titled "The Barry Effect."
= Online Presence =
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Nobles maintains an active presence on social media, where he shares training footage, travel content, and BMX lifestyle updates with fans. His YouTube and Instagram accounts have contributed to building his personal brand within the BMX community.
Personal life
Nobles married Kelsie Laframboise in 2020. She is also involved in the BMX community. They reside in Westover, Alabama with their daughter.
Injuries and recovery
Major results
2003: 1st – UCI BMX World Championships, Junior Men
2010: 3rd – USA Cycling MTB National Championships, Elite Men's 4X
2016: 2nd – USA Olympic Trials, BMX Time Trial
2022: 1st – USA BMX National Vet Pro Champion
2023: 1st – UCI BMX Masters World Champion
2023: 1st – USA BMX National Vet Pro Champion
2024: 1st – USA BMX National Vet Pro Champion
References
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