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Kirt Voreis defies stereotypes. In this modern age of specialization of discipline, Voreis is a guy who just loves to ride his bike. Kirt began his career racing cross country and then went on to become a national champion dual slalom racer. His exploits since have seen him become synonymous with the simple message, "go ride!" He has taken to the road with a gi-normous RV traveling the country on what they have dubbed the "All Ride Tour" visiting small towns and cities alike to showcase his talent on the bike, get people fired up to ride, and have a chance to ride the local trails and stashes. He also is a mentor to half a dozen up and coming rippers who he travels with to events, giving them advice and helping them find their way in the competitive world of mountain bike racing.

Not only does Kirt dedicate his time to promoting the sport and teaching the groms, Voreis has been active on the film front putting together memorable segments with Freeride Films. His innovative riding and ability to shrug off injury have made him something of a hero with kids around the world. A true ambassador to the sport, and bad ass athlete rolled into one, Kirt Voreis is a guy any bike rider should look up to. Take a ride with Kirt in Whistler on Smith TV http://www.smithoptics.com/smithtv.html#/bike-outdoor/Kirt_92/

Name, rank and serial number please.:	Kirt Vories. I was born on May 31, sometime in the 20th century. I plan on dying in the year 2069. Can't read my serial number because the aliens stamped it on the back of my neck where I can't reach.
What are you other sponsors?:	Santa Cruz Sydicate (Sram, Rockshox, Truvativ, Avid, DTSwiss, Kenda, PUSH, Chris King, WTB, Clif Bar), CamelBak, Fox Riders Co., Bell Helmets, Crankbrothers, Thule, Deschutes Brewery, Nike 6.0
Dream sponsor?:	Me. Because that would mean I won the lottery or something.
Any criminal convictions?:	Nope.
Career highlights?:	1996-2009 At Least 20 Mountain Bike Videos 2007 Boy’s Life Magazine Feature (2million readers) 2005 Men’s Journal Feature 2004 Joyride Dirt Jump Champion 2003 Started AllRide Tour 2003 Red Bull Bike Battle 2nd 2002 Dual Slalom National Champion 1998 ESPN Winter X-Games Silver Medal Dual DH
What in your athletic career or otherwise are you the most proud of?:	Following my heart and chasing my dreams.
Do you have any freakish attributes which make you faster, better, or more formidable than the next person?:	I basically was born without a brain.
What is the last thing that made you cry, feel all warm and fuzzy inside and flip someone off?:	1) Cry? Waking up after filming for Kranked this summer while riding with a plate in my shoulder as it was ripping through every muscle and ligament. 2) Feel warm and fuzzy inside? The fuzzy warm thing I ate. 3) Flip someone off? When I dislocated my finger
What is your favorite Smith sunglass and goggle?:	For shades, I am totally down with the Interlock Trace. On the goggle side of things the Intake goggles are awesome
What have you purchased in the last year which has given you buyer’s remorse?:	A daily planner that I don’t use which my wife reminds me of everyday.

We ran out of room here so let's finish this up in one giant paragraph:

What is your favorite electronic gadget? Vibrating back massager

If you could change one thing about the industry what would it be? That Downhilling would get the recognition it deserves for how dangerous it is and how much talent and dedication it takes to be a world-class downhill racer.

Do you have a catchy personal motto, saying, inspirational message? Go ride your bike.

What album could suck the chrome off a trailer hitch? The Fugees: The score

What’s your:
1) Secret to happiness? My dogs
2) Finest moment? My Wedding Day, I managed to marry a great wife.
3) Parting shot? A long, fast power slide laid over with dust flying all around me while biting my bottom lip

Thanks for playing, do you have any final words to share with the folks reading this? Every person I have met along the way has made me the person I am today. Thank you.