Dennis McCoy

i read this Transworld Ride BMX article on Zinio and would like to share it with you!

Dennis McCoy

Life is about experience, not money and possessions, and DMC has already lived the equivalent of 20 lives, and he has the memory and vocal chord dexterity to tell you all about it. With his phone handy to provide a visual experience, DMC is an encyclopedia of BMX knowledge. The constant relation of anything we were doing to decades ago did become a bit frustrating to Ronnie and Seth, who made a game of taking and hiding DMC's phone whenever possible. And aside from the frustration of not having his phone—and when he was screaming along with some sort of horrible rap/rock fusion music in the van—DMC could never be seen without a smile. While the oldest on the trip, at 45, Dennis tended to be treated like the youngest. Possibly because he's the newest addition, but years of traveling around the world and dealing with thousands of personalities has evolved Dennis beyond caring about little stuff, able to adapt and smile in any type of situation—truly a joy to be around and everyone should hope to have half the energy and a quarter of the ability that DMC still possesses after 30 years of giving it all to BMX. Parks in Japan were rather undersized for DMC's style, but he was essentially the star of the trip. Japan cherishes old-school and flatland, two things that Dennis was a big part of. Every shop we went to, every park we rode, someone would show up with a Haro Master frame, photos of Dennis they somehow shot in the States of him, or a 25-year-old magazine for him to sign. Watching grown men flip sh-t at the sight of him was amazing, and yet, as Dennis took most things, he smiled, tried to tell them a story about whatever piece of memorabilia they brought along, and if they spoke English, it was if they had been friends for years.

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Mat Hoffman

Ride Bmx mag published a list of 20 most influential riders in bmx. There can be and will be many debates about who should feature in that list. 

I would have wanted Martin and Woody itson. And so on....

Anyways, one rider that unanimously will be at the no1 spot for almost everyone is Mat. 

Not just for his riding, which is mind blowing. But also for his belief in bmx and bringing it back from the dead, with help from his friends. Read on, ride on, head first .

As featured in Ride BMX

Mat Hoffman

"Mat Hoffman pushed the limits before shock factor was a reality in BMX. The fact that Mat did everything bigger, higher, and gnarlier than everyone else influenced me to do the same. His drive for pushing the envelope inspired me since day one. My biggest respect for Mat is his ability to keep getting killed and not letting it faze him. From his motor-boned quarterpipe airs, to grinding big handrails before it was ever even thought of, Mat Hoffman is the true deadman rider." —Sean Burns

It's hard to even comprehend what BMX would be like today if it weren't for Mat Hoffman. His influence is all encompassing—from his teenage years when he pioneered countless new variations on vert to his DIY Sprocket Jockey shows and the Bicycle Stunt contest series, Hoffman Bikes, the concept of "big air"—and how all of these endeavors not only helped keep BMX alive at its lowest point, but actually helped steer it in an even better direction.

When Mat first appeared on the contest scene as a fledgling 14-year-old in 1986, he was blasting higher and extending his tricks farther than most pros at the time. By 1989, Mat was dominating the contest circuit to the point where he competed in amateur and pro the same day—winning both. He followed that up by doing the first-ever 900 at his second pro contest three months later. By that time, Mat was considered to be the best freestyle rider in the world, but he didn't rest there, and his rate of progression continued with an almost runaway freight train pace. He later commented on his relentless pursuit for progression in his April 1995 Ride BMX interview: "I'm not satisfied just going through life and seeing who crosses the finish line first. I want to see how much I can do and what's possible." In Mat's eyes, anything was possible, and his limitless approach to riding was best documented in Eddie Roman's classic 1991 video, Head First, which featured a heavy dose of Mat riding where he felt most comfortable—on home turf at the secret Ninja Ramp. The sessions that went down and were documented within those Krylon-covered warehouse walls are what legends are made of—the backflip-to-fakie, flairs, a handful of lip tricks including icepick stalls, and countless contorted limbless variations were invented and/or dialed in on that ramp. But Mat didn't stick to the confines of the vert ramp; he ventured into the streets with equal fervor—being the first rider to conquer handrails down steps—including a super steep 22-stair aluminum monster in downtown Oklahoma City. Needless to say, Head First was a huge dose of inspiration for BMX in the early '90s.

During this explosive time for progression, the bikes couldn't withstand the new kind of abuse Mat and others were dishing out, and the overall health of BMX popularity, and the industry, in general, was at an all-time low—the vast amount of money, corporate sponsors, and media attention that freestyle garnered in the '80s dried up and along with it went the big contests and most of the magazines, as well. In response to this, in 1991, Mat made a series of bold moves, which collectively changed the course of freestyle forever. While Mat, and many other riders at this time were pushing their riding to new limits, their bikes weren't up for the punishment—Mat actually had a stockpile of broken bike parts under his ramp, and it was scary to see just how many parts had failed while he was riding. Injuries sustained from bikes breaking were becoming too common for him, so he started his own bike company, Hoffman Bikes. In regards to the dismal state of freestyle's exposure, Mat bought a semitruck, loaded it with a portable vert ramp, and the Sprocket Jockeys traveling freestyle show was born—Mat was going to bring BMX to the masses one way or another. He also started Hoffman Promotions, the BMX event organization Hoffman Sports Association (HSA), and the Bicycle Stunts contest series. The BS series was a much-needed breath of fresh air for freestyle—it became a platform for riders to feed off one another and continue pushing the progression of riding. And in 1995, ESPN collaborated with the HSA in the formation of the Extreme Games, later renamed the X Games. These televised events not only brought in corporate sponsors and bigger prize purses for the riders, but more importantly, they helped give BMX exposure to every household in the country—many of today's pros got their first taste of BMX via the X Games.

As if Mat's newfound responsibilities of running a bike company and contests weren't enough, he still found a way to outdo himself with a new goal for his riding with the advent of his big ramp. There were three different versions of his massive quarterpipe. The first version, which was featured in the October 1993 issue of Ride BMX, was allegedly blown over in a windstorm while Mat was in the hospital recuperating from a concussion after crashing on it—but not before he pulled a 26-foot air! His second reincarnation of the ramp was built next to the warehouse with a roll-in off the roof. Mat attached a weed wacker motor to his bike for more speed. While filming a segment for MTV Sports, he crashed and tore his spleen—causing internal bleeding to the point where he almost died. It wasn't until 2001 that Mat revisited his big ramp in response to a DC ad featuring Dave Mirra doing a 19-foot air on an 18-foot ramp with a headline stating it as a new world record. Although Guinness World Records was never on hand to officially recognize Mat's earlier efforts, the DC Mirra ad was still a slap in face. Mat felt like he had to claim what was rightfully his once and for all. He ended up setting an official world record for the highest air on a BMX bike at 26.5 feet above the deck of a 24-foot-tall quarterpipe on April 1, 2001.

If there were a category in the Guinness World Records for the world's toughest human, most selfless, and all-around badass, Mat would hold those records too, because he has paid dearly for all he's accomplished on his bike. The physical toll his body has endured is so astonishing it could be an article all on its own. When it comes to injuries, the quote from Mat's late idol Evel Knievel sums up his philosophy perfectly: "Bones heal, chicks dig scars, pain is temporary, glory is forever." Mat's glory truly will last forever, because BMX would not be where it is today without the countless sacrifices he has made—his contributions have affected every aspect of freestyle as we know it today, and for that, we can't thank him enough.

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Cultivating Bike Culture

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CULTIVATING BIKE CULTURE

Created by Estel on Tuesday, July 24, 2012 ·

Copenhagen won the European Green Capital Award for its excellence in promoting sustainable mobility as well as eco-innovations. Its strong bike culture and the investments in cycling infrastructure the city has made surely must be one of the reasons for this achievement.

But does a strong bike culture emerge only when cycling infrastructure is already in place? How can bike culture be promoted in an average city where motorized vehicles dominate the roads built for them?

Culture is primarily a human quality: it is a way of life and living shared by a group of individuals. Location and infrastructure can only influence a people’s culture so far.

The same can be said in cultivating a culture, in this case a healthy bike culture. There are many ideas about what bike culture exactly is – whether as a movement, a recreation, or even a competitive sport. It is fair to say that all bike culture is formed with the aim of encouraging bike use among people. Read Copenhagenize’s tongue-in-cheek guide on how to know whether you have a sense of bike culture or not. It is interesting to note that special cycling infrastructure doesn’t play a major role in cultivating bike culture on a personal level.

Whether you live in the heart of a bustling city or have plenty of the rolling countryside to go around, you can cultivate a personal sense of bike culture even when not in bike-friendlyCopenhagen. Here are some ideas:

Quality Time on Two Wheels – share quality time with loved ones and friends while enjoying a bike ride. Grist recommends cycling with your kids as a way to save transport time, build relationship with them, and expose them to the community they live in – all while showing a good example of green living through biking.

The same goes for couples with a shared passion for green living. Biking together is surely as good as weed dating or tree love speed-dating for a romantic time together.

Organize a group biking activity with friends and co-workers as an alternative to usual group hangout routines.

Make a Statement – choosing bicycle commuting is in itself is a statement. More assertive expressions of bicycle culture through demonstrations like Critical Mass and bike lifts are seen by some as inappropriate and aggressive, while others see them as important means to draw attention to cycling issues (safety, priority, etc.) Make a personal statement through your own bicycle by letting your creative side shine through. Earth911 recommends ten eco-friendly bike DIY projects which include decoupage decorations, basket additions and drawstring seat covers.

Meet people – join groups of bike enthusiasts, voice your opinion on cycling issues and take part in local cycling activities in your area. Examples of sites for cyclists are Bicycle Network, Bike MeetUp and the National Cycle Network.

Do a good turn – not only for the environment but also for others. Repair bikes for kids’ use, help move a house through bikes, and join bike buses for easier and safer rides.

When bike culture is alive among people, all that is left to do is lay down the path for them. By cultivating bike culture there is a greater chance of encouraging city officials and planners to make cycling infrastructure a priority and reality for any city.

Photo Credit: Some rights reserved by Steve Allen  - Theenvironmentalblog.org

Estel Grace Masangkay is a freelance creative writer who enjoys outdoor trips and activities in natural settings. She is passionate about animal welfare and environment conservation.

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yeah. its happening finally. after years of talking to mountain dew, they have finally realized that this is what they need to do. a big show, with the best of the best. expect to see Tommy Clowers [fmx], Dennis Mccoy [bmx legend] Andy Macdonald [ skate legend] and more this sunday 22nd april in Bangalore.

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Matthias Dandois in the next GQ « Odyssey BMX

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BMX lives.

hi. this is the place for BMX. In India.

All BMXers are welcome. My only aim is to promote the sport and be the supply chain for BMX bikes and parts that you need and want.

I've done a 360 backflip in the bike business, and now I'm concentrating only on BMX.
So check back here often and stay updated.
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Rahul
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