Zhang Xue

Zhang Xue was born in 1987 in Mayang Miao Autonomous County, Huaihua, Hunan, China. He developed an interest in motorcycles at an early age.

After graduating from junior high school, Zhang worked as an apprentice mechanic at a motorcycle repair shop, where he learned maintenance and technical skills.

Early career

In the mid-2000s, Zhang operated a small motorcycle workshop in his hometown.

In 2006, Zhang contacted Hunan Television in an attempt to appear on a program showcasing motorcycle skills. According to reports, he later followed a television production crew on a motorcycle for three hours to request a second filming opportunity.

In 2007, his story was broadcast on a program on Hunan Television, which brought him initial public attention and helped him secure a position with a motorcycle team.

In April 2007, Zhang joined a motorcycle team based in Siyang County, Jiangsu, where he worked as a stunt rider and mechanic, and received informal training from professional rider Zhang Jixing.