It’s never easy waking up to news that a friend had passed away. This morning was definitely a rough one when we learned that Midwest BMX legend and all around good dude Dominic Trovato had passed. We don’t know the exact details as to what happened but it sounds like he went peacefully in his sleep.
Dominic was a huge driving force behind the Midwest scene in the early 2000’s with the Midwest BMX website that him and Jeff Klugiewicz ran. That site, and Dom, was a huge inspiration to me and a part of what got me so into doing websites (which is a part of why The Union is here today). Not only that, but Dom was one hell of a rider and one of the finest to come out of the Midwest. Although he didn’t ride as much these days, we always heard rumors that he would show up to a session and crush it like he had been riding every day. Dom had natural talent and was one amazing guy off the bike.
Everyone will miss him greatly and he will never be forgotten… Ride in Peace, Dom!
Here is an interview we did with him back in 2009 — Dom Trovato Interview
UPDATE: Matt Hubbell has setup a Dominic Trovato Memorial Fund to help raise funds to cover memorial costs and to help Dom’s family out with everything. If you have a few dollars to spare, please donate!
Above is his section from the Shook video “The Great Eviction”.
Edit: Props uploaded this crazy clip of Dominic from the Rock ‘N Roll Tour a few years back as well. Absolute legend.
