Nick Marvik
Date of Birth: August 6, 1990
Q & A
Favorite Color:
Neon Blue.
Favorite Animal:
Most definitely a LION (the lion must have a huge ass mane).
Favorite Travel Destination:
Thus far, Costa Rica.
I’ve Been Riding a Bike Since I Was:
6 years old.
Favorite Part of Downhill Mtn Biking:
Enjoying the beauty of the mountains while playing in the woods with friends.
Least Favorite Part of Downhill Mtn Biking:
Can you guess? Eating the gnar.
Favorite Subject In School:
Marketing.
Least Favorite Subject in School:
Math, Accounting and Finance.
Other Hobbies:
Freestyle skiing, Designing, Sewing, Cliff jumping, Rope swinging, Video editing, Photography, Building trails, but most importantly...Trampoline-ing.
Worst Injury You’ve Ever Had:
Blown out eardrums on 3-meter springboard.
My Perfect Day Would Look Like:
Pow in my face out on the arm at Mt. Baker to start off the morning, followed by DH laps at the famous Glacier Trails with my man Matt Orlando, and a stop by the Fork on the way home to rip down RaceHorse or SkullDug. Once back into beautiful Bellingham, hit a quick Whatcom Falls cliff jump on the way to end my day with a sunset trampoline sesh at North Garden.
Top 5 Favorite Movies:
The Union, Loose Change, Starship Troopers, Black Sheep, Step Brothers.
Most Played Bands on My IPOD:
Collie Buddz, Pretty Lights, Chromeo, Damian Marley, Swollen Members, Bassnectar.
Best Job You’ve Ever Had:
Being a Northwest Rider.
Worst Job You’ve Ever Had:
Let me tell you...I was hired to pull ivy from 9 to 5 as a young buck. If anyone has any experience in removing ivy, you would know that pulling ivy DOES NOT fully get rid of it...IT GROWS BACK! I finally told the guy that pulling ivy is a lost cause and quit.
10 Words That Best Describe You:
Ambitious, Personable, Driven, Crazy, Charming, Blunt, Fast, Dedicated, Well-rounded, and Wired.
I’d Like To Thank:
My family, as well as my supportive sponsors – DNZ Bike Works, Northwest Riders Clothing Co, Smith Optics, and Axo Racing. Last but not least Tessa Griffin shuttle services, without her I would not be able to train on the bike as hard as I’m able to.
