He’s been called the godfather of British slopestyle – we catch up with Grant ‘Chopper’ Fielder to find out what this legend of the sport is up to now
WHO IS...GRANT ‘CHOPPER’ FIELDER
Chopper is a slopestyle pioneer who first made waves in the British dirt jump scene – winning the King of Dirt series multiple times – before showing the rest of the world what he could do on two wheels at John Cowan’s Backyard Jam, Whitestyle and more. He went on to travel the globe as the FMB World Tour’s head judge and to work with schools to help get kids into bikes, and is now a social media wizard for Muc-Off and an ambassador for various brands.
WHO IS CHOPPER FIELDER?
A footballer/golfer from Southampton who ended up becoming obsessed with biking at the age of 14. Don’t ask how!
WHAT ARE YOU KNOWN FOR?
My dirt jumping results, and being one of the few to make it to the big stage in this sport. Also, my progression and the extension of my tricks.
WHAT ARE YOU UP TO?
I’m a presenter/content creator/producer for Muc-Off. I also ride for Lapierre, MET/Bluegrass, Pit Viper, Vans, DMR and Osprey.
DESCRIBE A TYPICAL DAY...
Wake up at 6.20am and create some fun, engaging content for Muc-Off – either at HQ, in the woods or on a plane. (I spend a lot of time travelling to judge the FMB World Tour.)
YOUR ULTIMATE FANTASY DAY?
An all-morning bike ride with my daughters and Laura (my lady), followed by a fat lunch, then golf with my besties, a fullon freeride expression session with the UK crew, beers with Zlatan and a night in with Laura!
FIRST RIDING MEMORY?
Attaching a skateboard to a bike with a rope. The board went under a car and I pummelled my head into the ground!
WHO WERE YOUR HEROES, GROWING UP?
Jamie Redknapp, the football player – loved his hair! [BMXers] Dave Mirra and Ryan Nyquist.
WHAT’S THE RIDING LIKE NEAR YOUR HOME?
There are skate parks and the odd 15-second trail. The best part is Southampton Bike Park – a fun place to ride with a load of you!
FAVOURITE FOLK TO RIDE WITH?
Deakinator [Ben Deakin], my bro Ollie (if he ever comes out), Olly Wilkins and Josh Harvey.
BEST TRAIL THIS YEAR?
The jump line at Big White bike p
