Let's make this birthday one to remember.

50 years old (Born on June 17, 1974)

Happy birthday, Steve Peat! You're truly the downhill king—the one guy who decided gravity was more suggestion than rule. With Mountain Bike World Cup titles in 2002, 2004, and again in 2006—not to mention eight-time champion of Lisboa’s epic descents—you've made flying through mud look both easy and stylish.

Rumor has it even dirt gets nervous when you're coming down the trail nowadays—still celebrating your legendary runs with helmets off (metaphorically speaking). Here's wishing you another year full of speed thrills without spills. Keep inspiring us all: no brakes allowed today—just cake breaks! Cheers!