When Des’ree Barnes was just six years old, she became the world champion in bicycle racing. Thirteen years later, she’s added four more BMX world titles under her belt, as well as nine national championship titles.
Hailing from Brisbane, this Australian racer first picked up her brother’s bike when she was just four years old. Her father, Luke, recognized her early talent and began coaching her for races. And when the 2009 UCI BMX World Champion...