WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — On November 14, Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren spent the afternoon with some of the most celebrated riders in the world, including Red Bull athlete Danny MacAskill, Enduro World Champion Elly Hoskin, and renowned freerider Caleb Holonko, during a special biking session and meeting hosted in partnership with Silver Stallion Bicycle & Coffee Works.
MacAskill, originally from Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye in Scotland, became a global sensation in 2009 after a street-trials video he uploaded to YouTube went viral and transformed his life. Now widely recognized as one of the most electrifying street and mountain bike athletes on the planet, he demonstrated some of his signature trials skills for President Nygren and all the riders in attendance.
Also joining the ride was Elly Hoskin, newly crowned Enduro World Champion after her commanding performance in Bellwald, Switzerland, where she won 4 of 6 stages and secured victory by just 4.53 seconds. Her breakout season has made her one of Canada’s fastest-rising stars.
Caleb Holonko, the North Vancouver freerider known for his powerful style and iconic film edits, rounded out the elite group.
Before riding, President Nygren met with Silver Stallion and the athletes to discuss collaboration aimed at expanding youth cycling across the Navajo Nation, increasing access to bikes, training, and community-based riding programs. President Nygren has a vision for getting more Navajo kids on bikes in the future, a vision strengthened through partnerships with Silver Stallion and the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA).
A special shoutout goes to Scott Nydam, Founder & President of Silver Stallion, whose leadership made this ride and partnership possible.