Kelly McGarry, born on April 17, 1982, in New Zealand, was a legendary mountain biker known for his fearless and daring stunts. He grew up in Wakefield, a small town at the northern end of the southern island of New Zealand. McGarry started his biking journey as a BMX rider, but his passion for the sport led him to transition to mountain biking.
McGarry quickly made a name for himself in the mountain biking world with his incredible skills and fearlessness on the bike. Standing almost six and a half feet tall, he was a towering figure in the sport. His iconic moment came in 2013 at the Red Bull Rampage, where he backflipped over a 72-foot gap, solidifying his place as a legend in the sport.
On February 1, 2016, tragedy struck as Kelly McGarry passed away after suffering a heart attack while training in New Zealand. His untimely death shocked the mountain biking community and left a void in the sport that would never be filled. Riders from around the world, including Cam Zink, expressed their condolences and paid tribute to the fallen icon.
Despite his tragic end, Kelly McGarry's legacy lives on in the hearts of fans and fellow riders. His fearlessness and daring spirit continue to inspire a new generation of mountain bikers to push the boundaries and strive for greatness.
Kelly McGarry may no longer be with us, but his spirit and passion for mountain biking will never be forgotten. He will always be remembered as a trailblazer in the sport, a true icon who dared to dream and dared to fly.