The dream came true for a young Australian by the name of Ben Richards, but the reality of his opportunity hits hard.
If you watched X Games, you might remember a Monster Energy rookie was first out of the gate and the first to land on his head in a brutal crash. You could see his despair as it livestreamed across the globe.
“He doesn’t know how to jump the American radius ramps,” a comment said. It’s a cruel world where everyone has a voice but not everyone has the facts.
DIRT ACTION contacted Benny Richards the second he left SlayGround that day. His story tells of the savage pressures athletes go through at the top of their sport.
PREPARATION
Taken under the wing of Jackson Jacko’ Strong at a young age, plus having the lifelong dedication towards being a professional rider, Ben had the right recipe for a great
