Nate Adams is one of the best freestyle motocross riders today. In April of 2002, at the Vans Triple Crown event in Minneapolis, he executed the first backflip to no-handed lander ever in competition. He was also the 2002 World Freeride Association Best Trick and FMX Series champion. In 2003, Nate also received his first X Games medals when he pulled both a backflip heel clicker and a backflip heel clicker to no-handed lander. Nate also made motocross history as the first rider ever to defeat Travis Pastrana in a freestyle event, taking home Gold at the 2003 Gravity Games. He has over seven X Games medals, including a gold and was one of the first riders to get a factory sponsorship through Yamaha. Nate has 3 consecutive LG Action Sports World Championship titles. He is a fluid rider, conscious of every move he makes on his bike.