The Super Radical Dave Myers Interview.

Dave Myers is one of many awesome riders in Surrey, BC. He always goes big and is always rad and does gnar shit. Here is his interview:

How long have you been riding for?

9 years

What was your first BMX you had?
GT Dyno Compe.

What got you into BMX?
Sick of paying for gas with a dirt bike, so I bought a GT.

What's a typical Dave Myers' day like?
Get up at 5:00am go to work (latex applicator tech) then go home and chill with the kids and maybe after go hit up the igloo till 11 or 12.

What do you think of the Surrey BMX scene?

The scene is not that big, but who really wants to live in surrey. I do!

What is your favourite Surrey Skate Park?
Bear creek is my home.

What do you hate about the BMX scene currently and is there anything you would change?

I don't hate and wouldn't change it, really don't care. Do what you want, just don't get gay on me!

Why do you ride a BMX bike?

Because I am hooked.

How did you get the nickname 'Dirty' Dave Myers?
Because the Surrey nick name was taken.

Give us a story about one of your favourite riding memories.
I can't think right now, I always have a blast riding.

What are your views on mountain biking?
I think dirt jumps & trails on a MTB would be fun but at a skate park is lame! Go ahead and tell that to Boyko.

What gets you pumped to ride hard?
Riding fast and crashing fast gets me stoked.

What do you think about the current trends in BMX?
I would like to see what comes after tight red pants.

What are some tricks that give you the most trouble?
Not good at bar spins. Yeah I suck!

What you like to do outside of riding?
Hanging with my family, driving my car, fishing, and watching web videos on the nerd box!

Describe a typical breakfast...
One full pack of maple flavoured bacon, three potatoes that are smashed into hash browns, three omega eggs, and some whole-wheat toast.

What is your current setup?

Volume Ends Frame
S&M Grand Slam Bars
Odyssey Dirt Fork
We The People Stem
Odyssey Front Wheel
We The People Rear Wheel
Demolition Pedals and Sprocket
Primo Seat
We The People Tires
Demolition brake
Primo cranks with Ti Spindal
Shadow Halflink Chain

What are some of the more serious injuries you've got from riding your bike?
I cut my shin with the pedal and it got infected so quick and bad, that the nurse stuffed my leg with cotton from the knee to the ankle, multiple times.

Have you ever considered giving up riding?
I am hooked on riding and don't want help!

What do you think about all the kids progressing so fast?
Shred on little rippers!

Is there anything you still want to learn on your bike?
Tricks never end if you’re still in it.

What’s your favourite trick to do?

Downside tail whips.

If you could ride for any company, who would you ride for and why?
Not sure, who wants?

What would you like to accomplish in the next 5 or so years?
Get super rich! BC 649!

If had to ride one park, or one city for the rest of your life, what park or city would it be?

Millenium skatepark in Calgary, Alberta, because it is the biggest park I ever rode and fun.

Who are some of the riders in Surrey you enjoy riding with?
James V., Rob G., Robbie M., and Tyler P.

What are in your pockets at the moment?
Telus cell phone, keys, lighter, wallet that is so not full of cash.

Who or what are some influences on your life?

My family, music is good, I like rock and fishing. Riders: Surrey Steve, James Van De Kamp, Jason Enns, Dave Osato, Tj Cout, Jamie Meritt, Spicer, Rob Sigati, Jerrad Creally. Probably tons of other pro's I don't know.

Anyone you want to thank?

My dad for hooking me up with my bikes, when I was younger. My wife for cancelling that Rogers Plan. Up yours Rogers!

Any last words?

Once again, up yours Rogers Mobility!

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I came across this site, and I think it's actually pretty neat.

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Cedric Gracia Interview

Cedric is one of my favorite riders. He is French, which is awesome, funny and a very talented rider. I got a chance to ask him some questions recently and this is what he had to say.

Check out what he's been up too.

The Cedric Gracia Interview.


Name 
Cedric GRACIA

Location 
Andorra

Sponsors 
COMMENCAL – OAKLEY – Six Six One – BELL – VALLNORD Bike Park

How long have you been riding for? 
I started riding a long time ago with BMX and eventually I got into Mountain bikes.

White or Whole Wheat bread? 
White for sure.

 

What's your favorite beer? 
Hoeagarden is the best!

What was the first MTB you had? 
Sunn 5000R

What or who got you into MTB? 
Some friends in Chamonix told me to give it a try and I've been enjoying it ever since.

What is it like riding for your sponsors? 
I am proud to be riding for them for sure, they are a huge part of my career and I try to give back to them whenever I can.

How do you feel about your riding this year? 
I am happy with this year's 4cross as I finished 4th overall in 4cross and that's after my injuries from last year. I am happy for sure.

What or where is your favorite place or trail to ride? 
Vallnord, the bike park in Andorra right near where I live. 

What do you hate about the biking scene currently and is there anything you would change? 
I love what Freecaster is doing for our sports!

How do you feel about all these light weight parts that are coming out? 
As long as they don't put you in a position to get hurt from a crash due to them failing, then I'm ok with them. But if they are dangerous, then obviously I'm not ok with them.

How do you feel about the Canadian riding scene compared to the French riding scene?
Lately riders in Canada are getting really strong. I am not surprise because the terrain in Canada is fantastic. For example have a look at the Whistler terrain!

How would you compare the European riding scene to the rest of the world's riding scene? 
I think we are OK, but the US and the Australian's are getting really strong. Also look at South Africa with Minnaar.

What are your views on BMX'ing? 
I loved seeing it at the Olympic games, I think this was really good for the sport. What a show compared to that gay beach volley ball.

What do you think about the current trends in mountain biking? 
Well I'm too sure about all the riders going to wide bars. Just not too sure mate.

 
Cedric on his Commencal

What are some issues that you face when riding or racing? 
Pretty much just this - Should I race or have fun?

What do you like to do outside of riding? 
Taking care of furious agency, my sport marketing agency as well as my bar of course and now my bike shop.

What are some of the more serious injuries you've got from riding your bike? 
Destroying my wrist last year in Fort William was as close to tragic as I'd ever want. I'm glad it's come so far since then.

Anything big going on with your sponsors? 
All the time, we're always trying to make things better and before anyone else, like everybody else I guess in this sport.

What are your views on slopestyle? 
I think it's good, but lately things are not changing, same tricks and similar courses. I'd like to see more evolution and change.

What do you think of racing, and where do you see it heading in the future? 
I obviously think racing is fantastic but I can see and I feel that the people are not too crazy about it. Maybe tired of competing all their life at work?

Why do you pick on Lopes all the time? 
Because he does the same to me all the time, that and we're good friends.

Have you ever considered giving up riding? 
Never I love this sport!

If you were not riding, what would you be doing? 
Doing another sport I guess. I'm an active person and I really enjoy being outside. 

What do you think about all the kids progressing so fast? 
It's good for sure, but difficult at the same time because now I have to train more to stay ahead or even keep up.

Is there anything you still want to learn on your bike? 
Every time I go riding, I learn something new about myself and biking.

What would you like to accomplish in the next 5 or so years? 
I'd like to do so many things, but I don't know if I will have time for everything. Never enough time to do it all.

Who or what are some influences on your life? 
My family for sure and my friends at home, they mean a lot to me.

Anyone you want to thank? 
All my sponsors this year. Without them I couldn't have come back this year after my accident, thanks for the support and see you in Vegas!

Cedric's Furious Agency 
http://www.cedricgracia.com/

Any last words? 
Be careful Vegas I am coming to party!

~Ryan/Dotca

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