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Ride: BMX Glory, Against All the Odds
Ride lays bare the harrowing beginnings and the tough life lessons learned by superstar John Buultjens on his rise to BMX glory. Raised by his poor family in Glasgow, he slept rough to escape his father's beatings. Placed in a children's home, he adopted by a bi-racial couple. After conquering his own racism, his life turned around, and the movie E.T. inspired a love of BMX. John's emigration to Australia saw him becoming one of BMX's biggest names. Then came the call from California to lead the most famous BMX brand, Haro. Now their global brand manager, he backs and sponsors riders across the globe. Hollywood has turned his unbelievable journey into a movie. Here, John reveals inner secrets including murders, hatred, sexual abuse—and how his white-knuckle ride has taken him to the top against all the odds.
254 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 1, 2018
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September 15, 2022
A good read for those who love BMX. Very inspiring and seems honest.
May 11, 2021
Very entertaining story, amazing what people can overcome with the right attitude and support! Great to hear all the BMX details and passion laid out with such honesty in the life story.
Only reason not 5* is because of the massive amount of typos and grammar errors that weren't corrected after many reprints...
I recommend it to any BMX fans, Haro fans, or fans of uplifting message.
Only reason not 5* is because of the massive amount of typos and grammar errors that weren't corrected after many reprints...
I recommend it to any BMX fans, Haro fans, or fans of uplifting message.
January 24, 2019
Amazing
Totally inspirational, have to say this has been one of the best books by far have ever read, wish this had been out 30 years ago. Can't wait to see the movie. This is a must to read proves ambition can push you to achieve your goals.
Totally inspirational, have to say this has been one of the best books by far have ever read, wish this had been out 30 years ago. Can't wait to see the movie. This is a must to read proves ambition can push you to achieve your goals.
March 17, 2020
Made me wince, weep and visit Whiteinch.
May 16, 2021
Follow your dreams and never give up.
April 15, 2025
Thank God for the fabulous couple that adopted these children!
When I woke up this morning, this movie was playing on Prime. After watching to the end, I immediately got on Amazon and read as far as the free excerpt would let me go. I needed to know the rest of the story NOW!
I ordered the book on kindle and just finished reading it. (it’s now 3PM the same day.) It really proved how much positive role models can add to young lives. John was able to become a positive person who then pass it forward.
Thank you for sharing your story with us John!
When I woke up this morning, this movie was playing on Prime. After watching to the end, I immediately got on Amazon and read as far as the free excerpt would let me go. I needed to know the rest of the story NOW!
I ordered the book on kindle and just finished reading it. (it’s now 3PM the same day.) It really proved how much positive role models can add to young lives. John was able to become a positive person who then pass it forward.
Thank you for sharing your story with us John!
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