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Unclicked Podcast – Dakota Roche On His Broken Back

May 7, 2024

Dakota Roche sits down to talk about his broken back, recovery and future on the Unclicked Podcast!

The latest round of the Unclicked Podcast has arrived. This time around Dakota Roche sits down to talk about his latest video where he revealed that he had broken his back and was temporarily paralyzed. This talks about the video, the injury, his recovery and future plans. Definitely glad to see Dakota on the rebound.

“In November 2023 Dakota Roche endured a life-changing spinal injury. His journey to recovery has been a physical and mental battle. Dakota is tough as nails and is making huge strides in his recovery thanks to his dedication and willingness to keep pushing. In this episode of the Unclicked Podcast Dakota walks us through his accident and everything that came with it.

0:00 – Intro Dakota Roche
3:30 – Right into it
17:20 – To Be Continued
34:31 – The Crash
1:25:00 – Social Media
1:58:00 – Hotline” – Our BMX

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Cult – Dakota Roche “To Be Continued”

April 22, 2024

Dakota Roche tells the story of his crash that left him temporarily paralyzed.

Whenever Dakota Roche films for a video part, he goes all in. As some of you might have noticed, Dak has been battling injuries, and he has been off his bike for a while. Well, it turns out that he had a crazy accident that required emergency surgery and put him on a long road to recovery. Here’s a look at the riding he filmed before the crash, along with a documentary where Dakota tells the story of what happened, along with a look at his recovery so far. Fortunately, his recovery has been going really well and he’s close to getting back to riding. Check this out!

“This is a difficult video to write about and the first time I’m speaking publicly about it, but here it goes- I spent most of 2023 on the injured list, but was working on a Cult part with Grant C between injuries. Finally getting to a somewhat healthy place in November, I started really shifting gears with filming and gettin some tricks I was psyched on… unfortunately that all ended in a horrific slam on November 25th where I sustained a burst fracture in my spine causing temporary paralysis and the need for emergency surgery.

Some VERY dark times followed between a multiple night stay in the ICU and having to navigate home life with a walker, catheter, excruciating pain and a newborn baby. So many people deserve praise for their help during this time, but there’s no way I could’ve gotten through this without my wife. She became a 24/7 caretaker for our infant daughter and myself… how much she stepped up during this time cannot be overstated.

This project is a combination of a video part filmed prior to the crash, and a short documentary on my injury and life for the 4 months following. On a much more positive note, I’m 5 months post injury and have made a pretty miraculous recovery thus far. I’m blessed to say getting back to riding isn’t too far off in the future and I’m working hard every single day to make it happen. Thanks to all who support me and like what I do, it means SO much. Wallrides soon ” 🖤 – Dakota Roche

Thank you @cultcrew, @veeshermang (editing and documentary), @grantcbmx (riding footage) and @calvinkosovich (additional filming) for making this project possible.

Cult In Barcelona 2023

October 27, 2023

The Cult crew spent some time in Barcelona!

Whenever the Cult squad gets together for a trip, you know it’s going to be a good one. Add in the endless spots around Barcelona, Spain to the mix, and you already know it’s a MUST SEE. Hit play to check out what these guys got into!

“We had a heavy crew out in Barcelona for 10 days and got to ride some amazing spots and hang with great people… These memories will last a lifetime…

Chase Dehart, Jaume Sintes, Devon Smillie, Brandon Begin, Alex Kennedy, Dakota Roche, Zeno Lehmann, Francina Fernandez, Alvaro Esquivel & Robbie Morales…

Huge shout out to Jaume Sintes and Miki Fleck, Pato & Jay at The Cut BMX, Austin Augie, Zeno & 22 Cru, Eric Sans, Jamboree Club, Jon “Question” Castaño, Ps Homies…

Animated Titles by Jaume Sintes
Thumbnail Photo by Austin Augie
Filmed and Edited by Eddie Cuellar” – Cult

Dakota Roche “Lo, Hi & In Between”

August 2, 2023

A behind the scenes look at Dakota Roche’s “Lo & Hi” video for Vans!

A few months back Dakota Roche‘s latest video part for Vans, ““Low & Hi”, dropped. As expected it was an absolute BANGER of a BMX video with dialed riding, amazing spots and clean film work. Now, we get a 30+ minute behind the scenes look at what it took to make the part with b-roll, second angles, crashes, laughs and more. Take a look!

“It’s no secret, filming for a full part takes hard work, dedication, and time. Lucky for you, Dakota Roche is one of the most hard-working riders in the game. Check out 30 minutes of alternate angles, crashes, and just about everything else that went into filming for Dakota Roche’s latest Vans part “LOW & HI”.

Film / Edit: Calvin Kosovich” – Our BMX

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Best of X Games “Real BMX” (2016-2021)

June 20, 2023

A look back at the best of X Games Real BMX.

It has been a few years since the X Games held a new “Real BMX” contest, thanks to Covid, but they just released this new show looking back at all the best riding that went down over the years with Mike Escamilla, Dakota Roche and Calvin Kosovich. This is a super good watch because it’s easy to forget just how crazy these videos were. Take a look!

“Since 2016, the X Games Real BMX series has showcased the most innovative BMX street riding outside of the X Games competition venue, in a video competition that pits rider and filmer against the real-life elements of urban BMX street riding.

Each year, a hand-picked selection of the sport’s top BMX street riders submitted 90-second video parts, to be judged upon by their peers, in hope of taking home X Games gold. And in the process, the unpredictable and wildly progressive world of BMX street riding was given a platform for the world to witness. From technical handrail combinations to high speed roof drops, the riders of Real BMX demonstrated the many creative avenues taken within BMX street riding.

Now, with five years of successful competition and more than a few never-been-done moves to claim, X Games presents The Best of Real BMX: 2016-2021.

Hosted by Mike “Rooftop” Escamilla, featuring former Real BMX host, judge and competitor Dakota Roche, and internationally renowned BMX videographer Calvin Kosovich.

Featuring: Courage Adams, Alex Donnachie, Colin Varanyak, Kevin Peraza, Garrett Reynolds, Simone Barraco, Corey Martinez, Nathan Williams, Erik Elstran, Felix Prangenberg, Brad Simms, Jordan Hango, Colt Fake, Chad Kerley, Julian Molina, Lewis Mills, Van Homan, Dave Krone, Dan Coller, Greg Illingworth, Jake Seeley, Demarcus Paul, Sean Ricany, Dennis Enarson, Broc Raiford, Tom Dugan.” – X Games
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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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