Bente Thayer

This month’s member highlight comes from a new GRT rider, Bente Thayer. We did this one in a Q&A format, here’s what we learned about Bente!

Name: Bente Thayer

Where are you from? Denver, CO

Where are you living now? Arvada, CO

What do you do for a living? (Do you have a business you are trying to grow and would like to share about?) I am the IT Manager for a company called Doctor's Best Vitamins.

What do you enjoy doing (outside of moto)? Hiking, Riding My Bike, Cooking. I have kids that are older now, so I'm just now able to get into things that I enjoy doing instead of focusing fully on them.

How has moto played a role in your life? I'm really enjoying the me time, getting out of my head. And it's helped me to gain a bit more confidence. 

If you could master one skill on a dirt bike what would it be? Clutch work is my biggest hurdle right now, it makes trail rides super difficult that I don't yet have that skill perfected, and choosing the right lines.

What is your best dirt biking moment to date? Going a whole day without falling over haha. I just started riding, so I don't have a whole lot of moments. I think a Monday this past May was one of my FAVORITE days though. We went to Texas Creek, I fell a whole lot, but I also learned a ton about myself and my skill level. Plus, it was beautiful.

If you could spend the day with one famous rider, who would it be and why? Maybe Ken Roczen. I know he was out for the SuperCross season, but following his moto he always seems to be upbeat, whether he has to tap out or not. Having that kind of attitude even after his trials is something I think I'd enjoy being around and following and learning from. 

Thank you for letting us get to know you better Bente! We look forward to riding with you this season!