The Riders

Superflippin' Robbie Adelberg

Age: 22
From:  Benalla, Vic
Title: Backflipper
Bike: Honda Cr 250 07
Signature trick: Rock Solid Hard Attack, Flip and Whip.
Fave Rider(s): Aus - Robbie Maddison, U.S – Twitch, Mike Mason
Biggest Jump: 150ft Dirt Jump
Fave food: Spaghetti Bolognase
Fave Drink: Red Bull, Fanta
Fave band: KMK
Likes: Big down ramps
Dislikes: Little downramps..haha

 Robbie Adelberg started riding when he was 4 years old and at 13 discovered Freestyle - he never looked back. He’s the in form FMX rider in the country coming off three firsts and a narrow second to Robbie Maddison in his last four events. Next month he’ll line up in the Revolution Tour showing off his dare devilish tricks.

Adelberg has had wide exposure in Freestyle Motorcross, including demos for; the Bathurst 1000 - 2003, Touring Queensland with FMX Kaos (17 shows) – 2004, Metric Productions two month tour of Thailand (21 shows) – 2005, Gudang Garam Motocross Nationals (Indonesia) – 2005 and The Bathurst Show - 2008.

His tricks and accomplishments are impressive and have attracted a great deal of media and industry attention. His most memorable achievements include; 1st place at the FMX Kaos Competition Amateur- 2002, 8th place at the 2004 FMX Nationals (First pro comp) 15 years old, and 2nd place at the Freestyle sports open New Zealand 2007.

Last time Robbie was in WA for the Cactus Games, he was lent a Husqvrna 650 from a local bike shop in Bunbury.  One of his memorable tricks included him riding with a babe on the back down the street from the games, and then right back into the show.  Watch out for more crazy antics at the Rev Tour. 

Backflippin' Josh Sheehan

Age: 22       
From: WA
Title: Backflipper
Bike: 450cc four stroke
Signature trick: Well, Whip is my favorite.
Biggest Jump: 110 ft double
Fave Rider(s): Travis Pastrana
Fave food: Healthy food
Fave drink: Water
Fave Band: Offspring
Likes: cars, sports and hanging with mates.
Hates:  Drugs and smoking.

Josh Sheehan was instantly hooked at 16, went from C grade to A grade in one year and has just signed a factory deal with Honda Australia.

The Freestyle rider turned tricks on the track to an art and in 2006 started competing in professional freestyle competition. Sheehan will showcase his latest tricks along to local indie acts. His latest tricks include a heel clicker, cordova flip and a nack flip.

Sheehan’s other achievements include; second place at the 2007 WA Supercross Championship, third place at the 2007 Narrogin FMX Nats, fifth place at the 2007 Moto Mayhem Calder, and securing a spot on the FMX tour to Indonesia for 2 months in 2007.

Despite all this Sheehan only wants one thing - number one. He says he’ll learn all the flip tricks and do whatever it takes to reach the pinnacle in Freestyle
Motocross.

Jeremy "Fungi" Furniss

Age: 25
From: A Galaxy far far away
Title: Trickrider
Bike: Don't have a bike haha
Signature trick: Combo tricks, Holly grabs to Rockharts
Fave Rider(s): Dustin Miller, Drake McElroy
Biggest Jump: 150ft
Fave food: Home cooked meals, love a good roast!
Fave drink: OJ

Jeremy Furniss has been riding for over 13 years and is the most recognized FMX rider in Western Australia. He has just accepted the role as athlete/rider in an MTV Documentary, set to be filmed in New Zealand in 2009.

Furniss has performed at various freestyle motorcross events throughout Australia since 2002 and has successfully completed 100 FMX demonstrations during this time. Along with media commitments, Furniss is a part of WA’s Ocean & Earth/ASP Xtreme Program, providing a high standard to motorcross entertainment locally.

As the head rider of the program, Furniss performs in a minimum of 20 shows a year. His media commitments stem endlessly including appearances in magazines and videos. His work was recognized recently, scoring the position as  permanent columnist for Fully Tapped magazine.

This month’s Revolution Tour is his most current project amongst a handful of media and FMX commitments. Furniss appearances include; The Perth International Telstra Rally (International Rally Event) 2005, Cactus Games- Bunbury 2005 & 2006, Extreme Day 2007, Bunbury Max Youth Festival 2008 and Townsville Royal Show (QLD) 2008.

Luke "Mulcs" Mulcahy

Age: 24
Title: FMX rider
From: Perth WA
Bike: Suzuki RM250 07
Signature trick: Switchblade to ruler
Fave Rider(s): Travis Pastrana
Biggest Jump: 160foot
Fave food: Any chicken dish
Fave drink: Water
Fave band/music: Rage Against the Machine, Bliss N Eso, Karnivool, Cog, plus anything in those genres of music.

Luke has been riding for the last decade, and riding shows for the last five years. His inspiration to ride was from watching all the Crusty Demons vids.

He has been involved in demos such as, Carnarvon Youth Fest, Bunbury Youth Fest, 2007 WA Monster Truck Tour, Kondinon Hoonavation, Telstra Rally Aust in Busselton and the Perth royal amongst others.

Luke is part of WA's Ocean & Earth/ASP Xtreme team.

Rob "The Jack Hammer" Clohessy

Age: 22
From: Perth, WA
Title: Trickrider
Bike: Yamaha yz250
Signature trick: look back, harts and my whips
Fave rider: Twitch and Nate Adams
Fave food: Pasta
Fave drink: Jacks and coke.....
Fave Music: Bullet for my valentine - Hilltop hoods - Funeral for my friend
Other Interests: Anything with a motor and anything you can get hurt doing

Perth's own Rob Clohessy loves getting hurt and after 31 shoulder dislocations (!) he still coming back for more..

Clohessy has been riding for five years now and 2008 sees him involved in a number of exciting events.These include; The King of the coast FMX competition, The 2008 Narrogin FMX Competition and The Karratha Dirt Drag Demo.

In previous years Clohessy has competed and performed in a number of local and country events including; The Northam Motto Expo, The Perth Motto Expo, The Monster Truck Demos. In 2006 and 2007 he came 7th place in the Narrogin Rev Heads FMX Competition. Clohessy is looking forward to The Revolution Tour next month, where he'll showcase his wicked tricks alongside some of Western Australia's best FMX riders.