Dennis McCoy Archives

Vans – “Illustrated” La Familia Section

We were wondering when Vans would be uploading another section from their “Illustrated” video online for your viewing pleasure! Today they uploaded the “La Familia” section that features their flow team riders and European team. This is a super diverse mix of styles and riders, with a ton of amazing spots and excellent film work. Absolute MUST SEE.

After you watch this, make sure you watch Scotty Cranmer’s Vans “Illustrated” section

“La Familia – The Vans BMX euro team and flow riders hold it down in this family feast of BMX from all over the world. The Vans family is diverse and we picked the best of each rider to put in this part to recognize the friends and family of Vans BMX from all walks of life. Featuring Trey Jones, Mike Gray, Larry Edgar, Dennis McCoy, Matthias Dandois, Tim Fuzzy Hall, Alex Hiam and more.”

Happy 50th Birthday, Dennis McCoy

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Dennis McCoy is the greatest overall influential rider in the sport/lifestyle/culture of BMX. He turns 50 today. He keeps getting more rad with age! It's amazing… Friend (for 30+ yrs) Mentor, Legend. Thanks for your eternal stoke @bmxdmc. music from #biohazard
A video posted by Mat Hoffman (@condorbmx) on Dec 29, 2016 at 6:14am PST

What were you doing 50 years ago? It’s safe to say the majority of you reading this right now weren’t in existence and probably wouldn’t be for a number of years. On this day 50 years ago Dennis McCoy was born and it started a road to a very long, very amazing BMX career that is still chugging along! Mat Hoffman put together this rad little video to say Happy Birthday with footage that spans most of his career and even a few before he ever started his Pro career. Hit play and enjoy! Happy Birthday, DMC!

Dave Mirra and Dennis McCoy Inducted Into BMX Hall of Fame Video

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Last weekend, Dennis McCoy and Dave Mirra were inducted into the BMX Hall of Fame. We caught a photogallery from the ceremony, now we get a look at some highlights from the entire event courtesy of Ride BMX. Check it!

“On Saturday, June 11th, both Dave Mirra and Dennis McCoy were inducted into the USA BMX Hall Of Fame. The ceremony took place down at the Olympic Training Facility in Chula Vista, California. Filled with legends of all kinds and industry heads from generations past, the event was far from something you’d find at a NORA Cup, but BMX nonetheless. Glad I got to witness Dennis McCoy get honored after 31 years of being a pro and getting to see Mike Mirra, although briefly, talk about his son was an honor.

Dennis’ segment is first. Dave’s starts around the 17:30 mark…“
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Dave Mirra and Dennis McCoy Inducted Into BMX Hall of Fame

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Over the weekend, two of BMX’s finest were inducted into the BMX Hall of Fame in Chula Vista, California. Both of which were beyond deserving and, surprising to many, were not already on the prestigious list. Those two riders would be the late Dave Mirra and then Dennis McCoy who is celebrating 31 years of riding professionally. There’s a photogallery from the event over on the X Games website, along with some interesting facts and words you might not have known about both of them. You can check it all out here — Mirra and McCoy Inducted Into BMX Hall of Fame

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X Games 2016 – Vert Finals Rough Cut

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With the X-Games getting underway down in Austin, Texas today, the Vert finals went down and as expected, some wild riding did, too! Hit play to check out some of the riding that went down from Jamie Bestwick, Dennis McCoy, Mykel Larrin, Simon Tabron and more!

Final Results
1. Jamie Bestwick
2. Simon Tabron
3. Dennis McCoy

“Vert finals at X Games 2016 is a wrap. The top three spots were held down by Jamie Bestwick, Simon Tabron, and Dennis McCoy—all dudes over 40 years old. How wild is that? Also, both of Jamie’s run’s broke into the 90s,Dennis pulled a 900 in his first run, and Zack Warden took a hard crash trying a flair bikeflip on the third wall of his first run. Vert riders are the modern gladiators of BMX.” – Ride BMX
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Vans “Illustrated” DVD Trailer

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Here’s one we’ve been anticipating for quite some time now! Vans have just released the trailer for their full-length video “Illustrated” that will be premiering at the X-Games here in June and being released worldwide shortly after. The video will feature Scotty Cranmer, Jason Watts, Kevin Peraza, Calvin Kosovich, Sean Sexton, Brian Kachinsky, Dakota Roche, Bruno Hoffmann, Ty Morrow, Dan Lacey, Gary Young, Pat Casey, Cory Nastazio, Tyler Fernengel, Dennis McCoy and Tim “Fuzzy” Hall. Based off what we know about each of these riders, it’s going to be an absolutely PHENOMENAL video. Get ready.

Directed by Justin Kosman
Produced by Jerry Badders

“Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, and the first name in BMX, announces the industry’s most anticipated video of 2016, ILLUSTRATED. ILLUSTRATED marks another astounding milestone for Vans, marking the brand’s first-ever, feature length global BMX video since the company’s inception in 1966. Directed by respected BMX photographer Justin Kosman, and featuring groundbreaking full parts from some of the biggest names in BMX, ILLUSTRATED gets up-close and personal with the multifaceted Vans pro BMX team as they circle the globe in search of never-before-ridden terrain.

ILLUSTRATED is about paving your own path; a unique ride through life, both on and off the bike. With style, precision and drama at every turn, each rider demonstrates their own chosen direction as they journey across the globe establishing their craft as creators of one truly original art form. In the end, we are graced with a showcase of cinematic adventures, written in scratches and skid marks on walls and rails around the world. This is their piece, their extension and their illustrated reality – this is ILLUSTRATED.

On June 2, Vans will present the world premiere of ILLUSTRATED at the iconic Austin venue, The Mohawk, during the 2016 X-Games. Chronicling another first in Vans’ history, the Austin red carpet premiere will be webcast live on RideBMX.com. Hosted by BMX personality Steve Crandall, the global webcast will feature live interviews with the Vans BMX team, exclusive unreleased bonus content, and the first official screening of the video in full form. The Austin event will cap off with live performances by heavy metal band Sword, alongside a DJ set by Vans skate legend John Cardiel. Following the premiere, ILLUSTRATED will make its international debut across the globe with stops in Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada and Mexico.

To learn more about the video, tour dates, locations and ticket information visit Vans.com/ILLUSTRATED.

BMX riders adopted Vans in the late ‘60s because of their reliable construction and rugged waffle outsole. The “Off The Wall” philosophy of BMX led to Vans signing on the first officially sponsored BMX athletes in history, Bob Haro and Greg Hill. Decades later, Vans’ checkerboard flag continues to be a global mainstay in BMX and the first in the sport and as the leader in BMX footwear and apparel.“

Executive Producer: Steve Van Doren
Co-Executive Produce: Bobby Gascon and Fara Howard
Music Supervision: Lory Vincent & Gerry CUller
Creative Director: Shawn Knight and Joe Edelman
Colorist: Jacek Kropinski

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Can You Make It – How To Boomerang with Dennis McCoy

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The latest episode of Matthias Dandois‘ “Can You Make It” series brings on BMX legend Dennis McCoy to give you some advice on how to get the Boomerang done. Dennis has been doing this trick since the 80’s, so it’s safe to say he’s got it dialed in. Hit play for plenty of advice and examples, then go out and get it done!

“In this week episode of Can you make it! We have the honor to receive a real BMX legend: Dennis McCoy! He teaches you how to do one of the coolest BMX Flatland trick: the boomerang.
Watch, learn, and go out there to try!!“
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Albe’s Old School BMX Show

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Are you looking for a good time? Well, the guys at Albe’s have one for you! On March 26th they will be having and Old School BMX Show at their shop in Warren, Michigan (close to Detroit). They will have free pizza, cheap beer, a TON of old school BMX bikes on display and Haro brand manager John Buultjens and the legend Dennis McCoy there as well! You can learn more about the event and check out a few photos from last years event on the Albe’s Website!

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