Rex Johnson

I took my first pedals at 5 after getting a bike for my birthday. I discovered a BMX track near where I lived and got into racing. I started going to all the local tracks and BMX is where my bike skills first developed.

Then Air Rec opened and when my friends and I weren’t racing we would spend hours there pushing ourselves to hit bigger jumps and do bigger tricks. In 2019 I went to Wam Bam and Hucken Berries, getting my first taste of FMB competition and I knew it was something I wanted to pursue. In 2020, BMX racing was shut down, but Whistler was open, so I got a 24” trail bike to ride the bike park and fell in love instantly.

My BMX racing days are behind me, but it was a special time of my life that I will always have fond memories of. Between slopestyle and freeride, mountain biking is now my sole focus. I love the rewards that come from pushing myself and learning new things. Every season I am excited to see how I will grow and what I will learn.

@ Rex Johnson

"Rex developed his sharp bike-handling skills early on through the fast-paced world of BMX racing. However, a single trip to AirRec sparked a new passion, prompting him to spend all his free time outside of racing hitting dirt jumps and learning tricks with friends.

Our partnership with Rex began in 2025 with a fresh Signature, and today he's piloting a seriously dialed Throwdown. Rex's rapid progression as a rider is incredible to watch. We’re proud to support this local talent and are excited to see just how far his skills will take him."

- Chromag Bikes

"I have always had an admiration for Chromag and they were a dream sponsor. Seeing so many people that I looked up to riding Chromag bikes and components I wanted to be a part of that. When Marcel let me try his prototype Signature I couldn’t believe how good it felt. I wanted one. I reached out to Chromag and was able to get on the team for 2025, representing them on the Signature when it came out. A dream come true."

- Rex Johnson

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