
American motocross pioneer Bryan Kenney’s journey through life has been an incredible adventure—and it’s not over yet.
WORDS: DAVEY COOMBS
PHOTOS:COURTESY Bryan Kenney

Few people who follow professional motocross and supercross have ever heard of Bryan Kenney, which is understandable. He was an exceptional, ambitious young rider who came of age in Cleveland, Ohio, in the 1940s and ’50s, long before the existence of Monster Energy Supercross or AMA Pro Motocross. Yet, through hard work and impeccable timing, he managed to create opportunities and adventures for himself that made for an extraordinary and successful life, even if he was ahead of his time.
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