Michael Chacon
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Michael Chacon is an American professional fixed-gear bicycle
Fixed-gear bicycle
A fixed-gear bicycle is a bicycle that has no freewheel, meaning it cannot coast, as the pedals are always in motion when the bicycle is moving....

 rider. He is ranked among the top fixed freestyle riders in the world.
Chacon started riding fixed gear bikes in his hometown of Culver City, CA in 2009. Before turning professional, Chacon picked up a local following performing freestyle tricks along the boardwalk of Venice Beach, CA. Since his pro debut in February 2010, he has won and placed in fixed gear competitions across the globe.

Recent Activity

On July, 17 2011 Undefeated welcomed Chacon as it's newest team member.

In July 2011, Chacon was featured in a video shot by photographer and director, Estevan Oriol
Estevan Oriol
Estevan Oriol is a Mexican American photographer and director based in Los Angeles, California. His work has been featured in numerous magazines, usually reflects Los Angeles urban and gang culture, and he has also photographed many celebrities including Eminem, Kim Kardashian, Cypress Hill, Dennis...

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In May 2011, Chacon was tapped by Nike Sportswear for its Nike Destroyer Jacket campaign.

In May 2011, Chacon was selected by Red Bull to be one of 24 fixed gear freestyle trick riders worldwide to participate in Red Bull's Ride + Style in San Francisco, CA.

Signature Logo

In July 2011, it was announced that Michael Chacon's logo would be designed by Los Angeles based tattoo and graffiti artist Mister Cartoon
Mister Cartoon
Mark Machado, better known as Mr. Cartoon or more commonly just Cartoon, is a Mexican American tattoo artist and graffiti artist based in Los Angeles, California....

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Awards

1st Place Freestyle, Second Annual Bunny Hops for Breast Cancer Competition, San Diego, CA, October 2011

1st Place Freestyle, Fixed Fest Indnonesia, Jakarta ID, June 2011

1st Place Freestyle, Pedal Hard Sacramento, Sacramento CA, May 2011

1st Place Freestyle, Paris Bike Film Festival, Paris FR, November 2010

2nd Place Freestyle, Trick Trick Boom, Paris FR, March 2011

3rd Place 1 Minute Freestyle, Cult Classic 2, San Diego CA February 2011

6th Place Freestyle, Red Bull Ride + Style, San Francisco CA April 2011

6th Place, West Jam, Lisbon PT, March 2011

Best Trick, Bike Film Festival, Long Beach CA, May 2010

Best Trick, Cult Classic 2, San Diego CA, February 2010
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