Dave Mirra is unquestionably one of the most influential action sports athletes of all time, wowing the world with his daring tricks and leaving an indelible mark in not only BMX, but also rally racing and Ironman races and triathlons.
There is no question that because of Mirra’s BMX video parts, X Games medals and magazine spreads, hundreds of kids decided to pick up the sport in the ’90s and continuing into the 2000s.
Mirra, nicknamed “Miracle Boy,” and fellow BMX legend Ryan Nyquist moved to Greenville, North Carolina, in the ’90s, laying the foundation of what would become a thriving BMX ecosystem. Today, Greenville is known as “Protown” for how many professional BMX riders live and/or train there.
Mirra’s legacy has continued to grow since his death by suicide in 2016 at the age of 41. Now the launch of the eponymous Dave Mirra Foundation will continue to champion causes that were important to Mirra and his family.
