Mike Swearingen
Age: 35
Favorite HBTH Item: Linkage water resistant windbreaker and the Hardcore Tee. Honestly everything on the site
Craziest Encounter on the Trail: Trying to go balls out around a blind turn on the trail soon to find out there was a downed tree lurking around the bend. I yanked with all my might, but clipped the tree and went over the bars down the hillside for a couple beats
When I’m not out riding, you will find me: Rock climbing, trail building, wood working, camping, hiking, working out, going to church, getting tattooed, and hanging out with my pup
Best snack to take while riding: S’mores Quest Bar paired with a sugar free Monster. (AKA the hitters)
Best trails to ride on: Flow trails, raw cuts, steep/jank, massive jump lines
Bike of Choice & Why: Currently looking to get the YT Capra Core 3. Rad looking bike with great components that don’t cost an arm and a leg
Other sponsorships: RS Performance Nutrition
Bio: Extremely blessed and humbled to be part of the HBTH crew. I bought my first and current mountain bike around May of 2022 and fell in love with the sport as well as the community. I come from a long history of BMX racing from the age of eight until retiring from the sport in the Elite Pro Class at the age of 25.
I was born and raised in California and have been a Cincinnati resident for the past couple of years. I am currently a Delivery driver for FedEx and am awaiting my call to start my Elevator Mechanics Apprenticeship program with the Local 11 union that I was accepted into around September of last year.
My first race for MTB was at the Devou Frienduro in 2022. I ended up doing a few more races in the Sport Open Class and tying for the year end series overall. In 2023 I decided to challenge myself even more and entered into the Expert Open division. Starting the year with a podium at the Horns cHill Downhill was an awesome experience and the momentum kept rolling from there. I managed to clinch a few 1st place finishes at Tuscazoar and Devou. I am a local at Devou Park Trails, but really enjoy getting shuttle days at Horns Hill. Doing laps on Slim Shady is where I really find myself in my happy place. The community there is infectious with positivity and good vibes.
I am honored to be a part of the hustle. Not only because of the awesome gear, but because of the bigger picture of giving back to the trails and MTB community. Thank you HBTH for the opportunity and platform to hopefully inspire others in their riding and to bring community closer.
