Kye Forte, Breakfree (World Record BMX High Jump)

Kye Forte has recently smashed the world record for BMX High Jump in the latest #Breakfree film from Samsung and Jam. The previous record for the highest ramp jump on a bicycle had been 5.6 meters and Kye managed 6.4!As part of the record attempt, he was allowed 3 goes. He managed it within 2! Samsung helped Kye, a globetrotting BMX superstar, realise a life-long dream to jump his bike more than 6 metres in the air. Throughout the film, Kye and his brother Leo use Samsung Galaxy Notes to scout locations, plan, design and build a bespoke ramp before they shatter the previous world record by more than a meter. It’s the first time that Kye has worked with a tech brand but as he regularly uses the handset was happy to be use the technology to attempt the record. Kye is the creator of the Red Bull Empire of Dirt extreme BMX event currently housed at Alexandra Palace.

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Kye Forte King Of Stunts?

Not content with offering you the very best of freestyle action we'll also see the return of the Big Stunt Wars competition at half time featuring some of the best stunt action to be had on mini bikes, trails bikes, and BMX. Participating in the Stunt Wars will be Kye Forte a trail rider supreme, Kye’s smooth style has previously seen him crowned Dirt Jumping World Champion. When he’s not jetting around the globe taking part in competitions, you’ll find him manning a digger and creating new trails back home, with Joy Division turned up to 11 on his iPod natch.