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Unclicked Podcast – Dakota Roche “Lo & Hi” Breakdown

March 21, 2023

Dakota Roche sits down to talk all about his Vans “Lo & Hi” video on the Unclicked Podcast!

The other week Vans released Dakota Roche‘s new “Lo & Hi” video, along with his 2023 Signature Collection. As you probably know by now, the video turned out awesome and the signature collection looks great. As always, Dak went all in filming for his video part and it was something that took a lot of work. Dakota sat down for the latest episode of the Unclicked Podcast to talk about everything that went into it, along with the new line and more. Hit play to check it all out, and give the video part another look down below!

We’ve got Dakota Roche on The Unclicked Podcast today to talk about his recent Vans part “Low & Hi”… “Low & Hi” is an instant classic, if you haven’t seen it yet, Stop reading this and go watch it. Dak teamed up with BMX rider and Filmed Calvin Kosovich for just over a year and Dakota is here to break down it all. Gap to wallride your way over to the play button and enjoy!

Giveaway: Watch Dakota’s new part “Low & Hi” and tell us in the comments what you liked about it and win 2 pairs of shoes, good luck.

0:00 – Intro Dakota Roche / Video Parts
3:38 – Cheers Oskar Blues / Dales!!
6:54 – “Low & Hi” / New shoe line
13:50 – Shoe GIVEAWAY!
17:50 – Breaking down “Low & Hi”…
2:42:14 – Dak is the G.O.A.T

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Vans – Dakota Roche “Low & Hi”

March 7, 2023

Vans have released Dakota Roche’s latest video part with his new signature collection!

Here’s one we knew would be an absolute MUST SEE before even hitting play! Vans have released Dakota Roche‘s latest video part, and it’s an 8 minute BANGER that you gotta hit play on. Everything from the riding to the spots and film work is on point. After you check this out, make sure you check out the new Vans Dakota Roche 2023 Signature Collection that dropped with this as well!

“Vans BMX Presents “Low & Hi” starring Dakota Roche. Endless trick battles, injuries and ongoing spot searching pushed Dakota to his physical and mental limits throughout the making of the film, such dedication achieved Dakota’s proudest video part to date. Directed by filmmaker Calvin Kosovich, this project was 14 months in the making- filmed in California, Houston, Copenhagen and NYC with Dakota’s creativity focused on emphasizing locations and trick selection. “Low and Hi” is an ode to the intense process of delivering a memorable video part, in which Dakota is completely addicted to…

Starring: Dakota Roche
Film by: Calvin Kosovich
Photography by: Jeff Zielinski

Music Credits:
Song 1: “Flying” by Eddie Callahan Song 2: “At Least” by Richard Krum, Yawn Media” – Vans

Vans – Dakota Roche 2023 Signature Collection

March 4, 2023

Check out the new Dakota 2023 Roche Signature Collection from Vans!

Vans have released a brand new Dakota Roche signature collection for you to get dialed in with! The collection consists of a new BMX Sk8-Hi 238 shoe, a BMX Slip-On shoe, button down shirt, long sleeve shirt, trucker hat and bike bag that is landing at BMX shops, mail-orders and more worldwide. Check out more details on the full Dakota Roche Collection below!

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Kanode Knows – Dakota Roche

November 14, 2022

Dakota Roche sits down for an interview on the Kanode Knows podcast!

The Kanode Knows podcasts keep rolling from Bobby Kanode. Here’s his latest where he gets a call with Dakota Roche to talk about everything from how he got his start, to what he has going on these days for riding and projects to mental health and more. This is over 2 hours and you already know it’s a super good listen. Get on that play button!

“Dakota Roche is one of the most influential BMX riders of our lifetime. That’s a pretty wild statement, but if you look at his body of work and video parts it’s undeniable. I’m happy I know dis guy. He’s also setting an amazing example of how to be a great human to the BMX youth. We talk about everything from his early days on Lotek Vancouver to Cognitive Behavorial Therapy to the highlights and scary moments from his career. So dope to hear what goes on in his brain before he icepicks the biggest rail ever icepicked and to hear how he approaches street riding/spot finding.” – Bobby Kanode

Cult X Vans Waffle Cup Tire Featuring Dakota Roche

October 28, 2022

Check out the new Cult X Vans Wafflecup tire!

Cult and Vans have released the new Waffle Cup tire for you to get dialed in with. They utilized that waffle pattern, but added a new diamond pattern in the center tread like the BMX specific wafflecup sole that we’ve been seeing the past two years or so. Check out this new promo video featuring Dakota Roche laying down the heat out in the streets to see just what these new tires can handle! After you check that out, you can get more info on the tires right here.

Cult – North

October 27, 2022

The Cult team loaded up for a trip north!

Here’s a fresh video that Cult uploaded from a road trip that Preston Okert, Poor Homie Rich, High Desert, Anthony Panza, Max Vu, Marcel Andersen, Dakota Roche, Eddie Cuellar and Veesh took up north! Check out 18 minutes of footage from street spots to parks and even some trails action that they got into along the way. No shortage of dialed riding to take in!

“Once again, we loaded up the van this time heading NORTH…

Filmed by: Dak Roche, Eddie Cuellar and Veesh” – Cult

Cinema – A Day In San Diego

September 29, 2022

The Cinema team cruise spots in San Diego!

Not only is the Cinema BMX team one of the most stacked teams out there, most of the crew lives in or near San Diego. They recently got together to spend a day cruising spots around the city, and you better believe they ended up stacking clips. Check out what went down!

“We spent the day out in San Diego with the ridiculously talented Cinema team and needless to say those guys provided the goods. Featuring the dream team – Garrett Reynolds, Chad Kerley, Nathan Williams, Corey Martinez and Dakota Roche.

Filmed by Wes McGrath and Andrew Knight
Edited by Sauce” – DIG

Cult – Crewsin: Redondo with Dak & Pat

September 14, 2022

Dakota Roche and Pat Freyne in Redondo Beach!

Cult coming through with a fresh Crewsin video to check out. This time around Dakota Roche and Pat Freyne get to work exploring spots around Redondo Beach. Hit play to check out what they came across for spots and the clips they stacked along the way.

Filmed and edited by Veesh