Mike Bell
American motorcycle racer
About Mike Bell
Lived 1957 – 2021 (aged 63). Mike Bell was an American motocross rider and mountain biker.
Michael R. Bell (August 8, 1957 – January 25, 2021) was an American professional motocross and mountain bike racer. He competed in the AMA Motocross Championships from 1976 to 1983. Bell was a member of the Yamaha factory racing team for his entire motocross career, winning the AMA Supercross Championship in 1980.
While coming back from knee surgery he took up bicycling to rebuild strength. He went on to be a competitive mountain bike racer.
Bell was inducted into the AMA Hall of Fame in 2001.
Mike Bell died of a heart attack while mountain biking near his home.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mike Bell?
American motorcycle racer
When was Mike Bell born?
Mike Bell was born on 8 August 1957 in Los Angeles.
When did Mike Bell die?
Mike Bell died on 25 January 2021.
What was Mike Bell's occupation?
Mike Bell was a motocross rider and mountain biker.
What nationality was Mike Bell?
Mike Bell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mike Bell (motorcyclist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Bell. https://biography.guide/mike-bell-motocross-rider/
MLA: "Mike Bell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-bell-motocross-rider/.
Chicago: "Mike Bell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-bell-motocross-rider/.
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