Mike Day (cyclist)
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Tarzana, California, U.S.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Day |
| Born | October 9, 1984 Tarzana, California, U.S. |
| Team information | |
| Current team | GT Bicycles |
| Discipline | Bicycle motocross (BMX) |
| Role | Racer |
| Rider type | Off Road |
| Amateur teams | |
| 1994-1999 | Answer |
| 1999-? | Sunland Cycles |
| 2002 | Staats Bicycles |
| Professional teams | |
| 2002-2006 | Staats Bicycles |
| 2007-Present | GT Bicycles |
Mike Day (born October 9, 1984) is an American bicycle motocross (BMX) cyclist who has competed professionally since 1994. He won the silver medal in the men's BMX at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
Day's official Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) number - which was originally assigned to him by the American Bicycle Association - is #365, the number of days in a year (with the exception of leap years). As a result, his number and surname - 365 Day - relates to the common phrase "...365 days per year". The origin of the nickname is explained by Mike:[1]
"When you turn pro, they always give you a number in the 300s," he said, "and with my name on the back, it said: 365 Day. Everyone talked about it, and I said, 'That's it. That's going to be my number.' I'll pretty much wear it till I'm done racing."
Introduction to racing
Professional career
Day turned professional in April 2002, at the age of 17. His first professional result was second place at the American Bicycle Association (ABA) Winter Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona on April 6, 2002.[5] His first professional win was in the "A" pro category at the National Bicycle League (NBL) Golden State National in Prunedale, California on May 5, 2002 (Day 1) He also won on Day 2 the next day.[6]
In the seniors events, Day's first result was sixth place in "AA" Pro at the ABA Fall Nationals in Del Mar, California on October 26, 2002.[7] His first win was in "AA" Pro at the ABA World Championship in Ontario, California on July 23, 2005 (Day2)[8] It took Day three years to obtain his first Senior pro win.[9]
His first race with GT (Gary Turner) Bicycles/Red Bull was the ABA Silverdollar National in Reno, Nevada on January 6, 2007[10]
In 2005, Day won the 2005 NORA Cup.[11] Day is a 2008 ABA Golden Crank winner for Pro of the Year.[12]
