It’s been a while since we checked in with Sam King. The professional off-road and moto-trials rider and instructor has been making a name for himself competing and performing from his hometown of Melbourne, Australia, to all corners of the world in Asia, Europe and North America.
“I am a very passionate motorcycle enthusiast, always looking for new opportunities and ways to expand my skill and knowledge of motorcycling,” King said. “It’s in my genetics. My dad was always a great inspiration. He always had motorcycles my entire life. I was obsessed with two wheels before I could even walk or talk.”
King’s motorcycle prowess is so impressive that he sometimes surprises himself with what he’s capable of.
“When I was 16, I didn’t realize that I had won the Catalonian Trials Championship in Spain,” he said. “I totally missed the entire trophy ceremony. Woops!”
King’s motorcycle journey has landed him in Golden, B.C., where he runs the Sam King Dirt School at his business, Ride the Vibe.
“There are endless riding areas around Golden, but Mount 7 is a great place for trials riding and the newly built GORMA (Golden Off-Road Motorcycle Association) trails are really fun for off-road,” said King.
King is currently planning the 2021 tour of coaching dates. If you would like to see a Sam King Dirt School in your area, send King an email to know which part of Canada you are in. King is also offering private coaching in Golden all through the year, winter included.
Sam King, instructor extraordinaire:
Sam King has contributed many informative articles to RidersWest over the years. Here are a few of his most popular write-ups:
Wheelie good: How to pop the perfect wheelie on your dirt bike
How to climb steep hills on your dirt bike and what to do if you don’t make it