Legends of Ride BMX
Number 2: Dave Mirra

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• July 12 2004
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“The contest rider’s rider; the dude who shunned the idea that cashing in is a bad thing, not to mention winning more gold medals in the X Games than anyone.” -Rob Dolecki

“Dave would almost have to be the most famous and successful rider of all-time. He has become an almost household name with his competition dominance of recent years. His riding is why he has done so well and no one can really argue against that.” -Clint Millar

“X Games winner for how many years in a row? Street, vert, whatever he wants to do he does and does it with ease.” -Brian Kachinsky

“He is really a good image for the whole BMX thing. Kids (actually, their fathers) see this as the real sport it is and not some kind of a lifestyle thing. He is a real athlete and brings in really good publicity for the whole thing called BMX. It doesn’t matter if you ride trails or flatland in a certain level, Mirra is the one who you should be thanking to have the bike you’re riding at the moment.” -Martti Kuoppa

“Dave Mirra, for showing everyone how you should flow a street course in the late 90’s, for making his name synonomous with BMX and bringing it into households through mainstream channels.” -Ryan Nyquist

“Over the past several years, Mirra has taken the sport of BMX and helped to make it recognizable in the mainstream. He has become like the Tony Hawk of BMX–a staple name. He has helped the mainstream audience gather interest and look more closely at BMX, which helps to bring in the next generation of shredders.” -Chris Arriaga

“Mainstream success and TV/video game exposure. The only BMX rider I’ve ever heard talked about on a sports radio show.” -Chris Moeller

“What can I say? Besides being one of the hardest-working men in BMX next to Mat, as well as one of the most talented guys ever, he really helped make BMX a household term. Possibly the most wins ever? I’m sure it’s either he or Mat.” -Jimmy Levan

“Exposed America to BMX through the X Games, MTV, Late Night w/ David Letterman. Dave makes parents take BMX seriously. Gave guys in sports bars someone to cheer for. At one point was untouchable in street and vert contests.” -Steve Buddendeck