Mirra/Nyquist/Harrington -- Pro Town: Greenville, NC

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An unrelated conversation with Mark Losey ( / @marklosey7337 ) lead to the idea of hosting his documentary on what used to be the epicenter for competitive BMX in Greenville, North Carolina. Definitely a great piece that sums up a time in BMX with the people who made a massive impact on BMX as a whole. RIP Mirra & Winkelmann.
"How did a small town hidden in North Carolina become the epicenter of competitive action sports? And what happens when best friends become each other's main competition? With 34 pros and 21 Gold Medals, Greenville, North Carolina is unlike any town in any action sports."
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[@SchenectadySlim]

That was a trip down memory lane! R.I.P. Colin & Dave

[@captinweestain526]

Colin makay dead how?

[@SchenectadySlim]

captin weestain No, Colin Winkleman! RIP

[@glxtchedOTR]

RIP Greenville. The Emerald City Has lost its lustre. First time I saw Dave ride I was walking to the bars tripping my balls off on Acid. It was night and he was riding the wall on 1st street kinda across from the town commons. The whole experience made me question reality. I kid you not. I was this is not humanly possible. I shared a back yard With Donnie god I can remember them fools had me woke up in the morning with the sound of him and his brother dropping in. Wow Donnie had a ramp even before this doc gives him credit for. I know for a fact he had one max latest would have been when I was 15 so in 83 1984 he always rode a scooter or whatever. Greenville was amazing. I mean I landscaped Dave's mansion then cut his grass as his regular house. Dave would go on golf trips with my pops and just old ass men. He said he would just chill and he couldn't play golf worth a piss and it really really bothered him he was that competitive. Nyquist sold me his original haro at a yard sale. He had wrecked it and hurt himself first time he rode it and he put a big ol lock and chain on it. Dude was so humble he sold that bike to me for 70 bucks. What a time to be alive. All these dudes were just awesome. No judgement in Greenville. Party hard for young whatever that was truly the attitude. PeaCe

[@MileHighRedoy]

"If you build it, they will come" They should make a movie about this amazing story.

[@nb6584]

The way they talk about everyday riding and having fun by pushing each other to see if we can do more and harder tricks with what feels like no worries I truly do miss. Good old days

[@flynnnease3578]

When I was around 7 dave mirra bunny hopped over me and some friends and I just remembered how it was the greatest thing I’ve ever seen, but now he’s gone but I still have good memories

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

That's a beautiful memory to have 🙏

[@RobertHurleyJr]

One of the greatest documentaries ever. They truly took over Greenville. Feeding off each other. The dedication, fun, passion and skill.

[@wal]

I recall being the biggest Mike Dominguez fan...then came Matt Hoffman and wow, how he changed the sport! Then Dave started beating Matt at the X-Games and how could you not love this guy? Amazing style, incredible airs and ballsy like nobody's business. These guys and many more have progressed the sport to a level I never thought was possible when I rode back in the 80's. This was an excellent video, thanks for all involved who put it together. Dave was a legend of legends, RIP

[@bobsciascia]

My first bike was a Diamondback Mike Dominguez edition!

[@moisespadilla4704]

Mike Dguez was my first BMX hero, then Hoffman and then Mirra as well, I just added Dennis McCoy that was my other hero in flatland too but all those guys inspired us to follow their steps, and will never be forgotten...

[@Tricklarock]

I can't believe there were two pro suicides in G'ville?!! That sucks. RIP guys...

[@EVO_IX]

Watching this bring back so much memory. These new generation don’t know how lucky they are now lol, our bikes were heavy

[@kennethriley377]

This is legit my childhood right here. From the magazines, posters, videos, etc... Im shaking now watching this video.

[@noodle3384]

weird to hear Dave talk about Colin's death. A couple years later Dave dose the same thing. Im still hurt by these guys cant imagine how there family's feel.

[@Runescape.]

yeah because for these guys when they get old they cant do the one thing they love anymore. BMX takes more of a toll on you than skaeboarding or any other xtreme sport. when the bike hits you or you crash over the bars you get really screwed up. so these guys get older and cant compete anymore, cant do the same tricks anymore. go watch the tony hawk video of him at 50 years old trying to do the 900 again, he falls like 30 times and is about to give up. because when you get older you just cant do what you did when you were younger. these guys got to see the best times and the worst times and unfortunately they cant handle the bad times.

[@garygary6032]

@@Runescape. mirra developed a brain disease from too many concussions which really messes with peoples brains when they get it rip Dave Mirra rip Colin Winkelmann

[@trevertravis8963]

@@Runescape. That applies to all pro athletes.

[@RobertHurleyJr]

Yeah its especially crazy when u watch Dave Mirras trick tips. And you realize half the stars in that video are dead.

[@cheese0794]

This brings me back to my younger years. BMX was life back then. Glad to learn more about everyones story.

[@raleighdentcompany]

I was down visiting Jaycee Park on Tuesday. It was great to walk such a legendary spot. I had the privilege of hanging out with Scott Wirch and Scooter Don a few years ago while I was photographing the Trans Jam BMX tour. Good guys for sure. It's a shame I didn't get the chance to meet Dave, but still...it's awesome to be close to where so many legends got their start. Long live BMX.

[@kctan1316]

Dave Mirra R.I.P bro.. You Always On Our Heart And Mind man..2019 and i still watching this..who else??

[@Andrew-ix2ul]

kc tan it came out 2 days ago

[@WillowBendOutdoors]

Andrew this was on dvd 5 years ago

[@Andrew-ix2ul]

Ward Tyson it did, but this was just released 3 days ago on yt

[@Garbagejuicewaterfall]

God bless you brother✌️. Respect to a legend!

[@brutallyhonestmf5578]

2020

[@MightBeAPizza]

Just texted one of my buddies that’s in this video. Crazy how many stories he’s told me that matches up with this documentary.

[@prestochange0]

You guys knocked it out the park with this little video of such a historic place and talented pioneers ! Rest In Peace Dave and Colin! I see also why Ty Mo went there to get huge with his riding too. Bunch of ramp destroyers!

[@TheCoreyDeal]

Thank you so much for this. I’m a regular at Jaycee, My friends and I skate there typically every night so this was nice. Also went to Dave’s house when I was elementary school. Rest In Peace to the man himself.

[@richardjerram846]

Wow great memories of the good old days this stuff got me into bmx

[@robertburriss4130]

Dave and Haro saved BMX in the 90s and early 2000s like Eddie Fiola did for GT and Woody Itson did did for Hutch Trevor Hernandez and the rest of the OGs in the late 70s and 80s but those guys from the '80s even though they did set the bar will never be as good as technical and as fearless as Dave mirra or Ryan Nyquist or Matt Hoffman or any of those guys. If you've never visited this town and you're on the East Coast then it's a must check it out. Greenville North Carolina is awesome. I'm from Charleston South Carolina which isn't but a few hours away. These guys revolutionized BMX as we know it today right down the road from my house. I'm 49 years old and still ride. Great video guys one of the best I've seen so far

[@cedricclamaran]

Amazing documentary, thanks for posting it.

[@dead208head]

The fact ive rode that back in the day with the Dowell brothers ...

[@markfitzurka9995]

I don’t know how this one got by me. What a awesome piece of history

[@bondalero0074]

We had same scene but with skateboarding thru the 80’s. I had a schwinn “predator” bmx always dreaming of the Hutch “Trickstar” but we fell in love with the skateboard. I always wanted bmx to grow but we were from a small town and couldnt afford $1k for bikes! We just needed $50 bux every couple weeks for a new deck & tape and we were good. We had local a shop/park with 6’ half pipe, 4’ spine ramp,& 10’ vert ramp & it was heaven! I miss the 80’s so bad because this was the best of times!#RememberWhen#BMX#🛹#the80’sRule

[@yenrab2281]

Wow, I used to ride with Don Wigent. That scooter. So many memories.

[@Domega-ek4vw]

I've lived in nc my intire life, in hickory and never knew all the pros live a few hours away. 31 years and I could have been riding with them the whole time. I'm going to Greenville for sure....

[@ryansmifh]

Love from LKN bro

[@Beastcoastnative]

I’m from Raleigh and I said the same thing to my wife

[@shakeydavesr]

Gaston county here. Been out of riding for many years, but the last few I’ve been tripping out on all the stuff on YT I’m finding. Still have my 1st gen PK Ripper. Well, the frame,,, in storage,,, damn I want to put something together and ride,,,, better update my health insurance first,,, lol

[@paullambert6485]

I didnt want this doc to end !

[@UnrulyINtX]

Happy Birthday on this day, April 4th to you Dave...The 🐐...RIP🙏

[@pman_t]

damnnnnn....when u look @ sumin like this. you don’t wana know anything about new riders today, ‘metaphorically’ speaking, respect to all. Enjoyed this so much. They made it so big TOO. Woww. I only wonder where is mr matt Hoffman in the middle of all these? lol

[@Eclectimo]

What year was this doco made? Some golden years of BMX here. RIP Dave & Colin

[@hernandonafarrete8297]

EXCELLENT DOCUMENTARY!!!...🤟🏽😃

[@garrieleepeck8753]

Really sorry about there friend I don't if it was mental health illness but very sorry .for dave .no words

[@ehrenkrause9861]

This was at the height of my BMXing. Boy were those the good old days😊

[@ArmTheCreative]

Back when HIGH SEATS were in.

[@mattcarolina]

We were learning

[@diemante1767]

The warehouses and the park at jc were all sick. And I think there's some shots of it but that dirt track In the woods was right behind were I lived as a kid. It's cool seeing how it all came together bc I didn't see it till after it was all built up

[@flatlandrory]

Cuts me up hearing about Colin. And then when Dave talks about Colin that cuts me deep too.

[@propdannyb6815]

Great vid, was a trip down memory lane for sure.

[@Bmxae]

Thank you for uploading this

[@jackierouse7333]

I lived right beside the park in twin oaks never knew how legendary it was

[@bmxguy73]

this shit hit me hard, rip colin, rip bmx

[@flynnnease3578]

All those parts where they were In the woods at some dirt jumps I live right next to it and am happy to inform you that we are still keeping it up maybe even better than they did

[@kodycyr477]

Flynn Nease Where about are they located? I’m a Greenville resident as well.

[@flynnnease3578]

Kody Cyr actually just last month someone started building a house on the land and the leveled it all out 😢😢😢

[@Wastedonyt]

My hometown!

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

Imagine being a blader at that park, it'd be terrifying!

[@RCTurbo79]

....and Colin too ❤

[@jeptar007]

The opening song brought me back to memory town, I think it was in an old road fools.

[@jairoras9167]

Do you know the name of the 3 song

[@aboutthemetal8783]

Watching this now Dave has gone is so sad, good guys gone way to soon, seems like cte has affected a lot more people than you realise.

[@undergraffbmx]

parte de la historia del bmx gracias!

[@AlterntiveCo]

❤‍🔥❤‍🔥Inspirational ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@rojas1376]

Epic Awesomeness

[@maxlewin7807]

Cool video!!!

[@fmfory6]

Amazing

[@jacobmassaker2139]

This was really good

[@kiaraoutlaw4535]

I can tell this is old because Greenville looks better than what’s shown now 😂😂😂

[@joeystrittmatter6890]

R.IP. DAVE truly a one in a million kinda man greatest man a ever

[@moisespadilla4704]

When was this video recorded? I saw Mirra once on a Destination Extreme comp in Seal Beach California... RIP too bad he left early

[@tjjordan7074]

i grew up in that area

[@johnnydead1597]

RIP DAVE , A TRUE LEGEND

[@jsbmx2039]

Great video

[@denkron3032]

BMX King

[@samcox7105]

Wassup josh it’s Sam

[@jakeshuster6783]

What is in the water in Greenville?

[@rahmatpermata5650]

Woawhhhh .😬

[@michaelsweeney8970]

What’s the song at 5:54 I’ve been looking forever but can’t find it

[@gustus9]

so is it still like that now

[@lapaikrenta]

I've seen this video on some youtube chanel before....

[@OurBMX]

It’s been online before, yes. Read the description.

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

Yeah and what fam? You're seeing again, times are good!

[@joshpeahillash9476]

Yeye thats my home town gvagus

[@LORDFOOTAGE2020]

5:35 🔥

[@TechReviewTom]

Wack that I ended up in NC for the military and wanted to ride with my life..

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

3:12 What kind of scooter is this fam?

[@chilli-iceolive-abode2447]

@customvideo454 Cheers I thought it looked rather different, that's pretty cool! I bet that'd be worth some money now then.

[@steveiridebikes]

@customvideo454 DON NEVER RODE A GT SCOOTER

[@robertlund5694]

Bmx scooter fam

[@robertlund5694]

Other companies other than GT made BMX scooters. Cw racing, torker,mongoose, general etc.

[@normanhowell3994]

A butt load of talent..didn't see anything I didn't like.. two thumbs up.

[@Shamarihindsbmx]

👊💯🚴❤️

[@paulymathews1263]

I'm moving to Greenville. Bye.

[@elliottflinchbaugh1959]

Ayo scooter don

[@marcosreis9615]

Is Dave Mirra alive ?

[@brendonhunt668]

no srry man this is a older video i believe

[@ppavlic]

Craig Mast!

[@Tricerabottom816]

Fucking amazing 😢

[@chrisramsey7598]

Greenville is in sc

[@Beastcoastnative]

Both

[@poopsh1t]

Oh my fucking childhood. Thank you for this

[@rtaylor1105]

The good old days of " liberated" lumber.😂

[@higherstandard710]

I ran into mirra at a NC airport bar. He Had a backpack and no one said anything. I said I was a fan and he got me a beer. Super chill dude. Rip

[@generationofbmx]

No doubt brotha! Dang I miss that guy. He was my fave rider!

[@maxlewin7807]

Great story. To be a fan of Mirra after so many years, he knew jist by you recognizing him that was true

[@LORDFOOTAGE2020]

6:18 🔥

[@jacobjohnson8131]

Im glad i found this...these guys effected my life alot..thanks..i rode n worked at bike shops..n..rode my ass off...i remember getting a blamo a couple months after it came out..from a friend that worked at the same bike shop...i rode..my teenage years..when these guys where big..n..rode till 2017..i lost my right leg...i miss riding so much

[@Runescape.]

damn how did you lose your leg brotha? that sucks! cant you ride with a prostetic leg?

[@isaactorres5908]

That sucks man ...hope u doing good

[@kris_1892]

Dave Mirra, the miracle boy. The one that got me into following amd riding BMX. RIP Miracle boy

[@PJSinohin]

Wow. Remembering my childhood room full of Ride BMX posters and bmx plus posters.

[@psychotodd769]

Thank you so freaking much for posting this. I'm born and bred North Carolina. 45 mins from pro town. Glad to see some history of my back yard. Thanks again

[@kimber841]

“Colin Winkleman was crazy” is an understatement. I was at Central Skate park when Props was filming Road Fools 7. Colin did this air to wall tap and back in(watch the video, it made the edit) that I still cannot understand how he did it. It was so huge. He and Dave were good dudes. RIP...

[@jstagzsr]

i always loved dave mirra. ever since i was a little hoodlum bmx'r in the mean streets on NY thinking i was the man when i could jump higher than anyone else on the dirt ramps we had all over town. (but i couldnt 360 to save my life).. I never knew Dave Mirra was the reason Greenville was on the map. I also never knew he was from NY. i figured he was from Cali like almost everyone else. To watch this though was awesome. so much awesome knowledge packed into this video. whoever made it is amazing. and so many people love it. Bmx will always be my life. even though i havent had a bike since it was stolen a few years ago, and now im so hurt at 34 y/o that i can barely walk most days. But that bmx mindset will always be who i am. and it was because of dave mirra and ryan nyquist more than any other pro name. RIP Dave Mirra. RIP Colin Winkelman NEVER forgotten. My great grandkids will be forced to watch your videos on their holographic mind projection devices. as long as im alive their memory will never die.

[@FerociousPancake888]

Yeah same I had no idea he grew up 10 minutes away from me and I remember the first time meeting him at Onondaga skatepark. Such a good dude.

[@shanesaltsgiver1112]

Great trip down memory lane ! RIP. Mira & Winkleman !!! See y’all at the great skatepark in the sky guys !!!

[@Seagrovetrails]

down memory lane for sure. loved seeing the few clips of 401 gosh i also didnt know about the drama between the two warehouses just amazing

[@andrewstahl4591]

I spent my childhood at Jaycee Park. Lived right behind eastern elementary and spent many days watching Dave and the boys killing it. He was the coolest guy and never hesitated to talk with you and give you tips. One of the best times of my childhood right there at that park. RIP Dave mirra

[@iqbalbalan]

All the heroes from my teenage years. RIP Colin Winkelman & Dave Mirra

[@adetandfriend4105]

Om sarkum legenda jakarta bmx

[@flipjohnson8940]

Nobody ever had the buttery flow of Mirra

[@beeprot5390]

Jay Miron

[@2wheels1love21]

Growing up Haro bikes Mirra and Nyquist made BMX. I miss the " good ol days "

[@dead208head]

The animal house...... the greenville park .... im almost crying ....

[@coltonobriant6307]

Sick cause im from fuquay varina nc and thinking about getting my first bike soon while in college lmao

[@johndeereoli]

I paused my proquest on Dave Mirra Freestyle Bmx to watch this. Great video

[@sarmak87]

It was hard watching the part about Colin Winkleman. Especially with the passing of Dave the same way. Just terrible.

[@JPN421]

Moving to Greenville to go to ECU I assumed the only great things to touch that town were the school and the Vidant health facilities. So cool to see some rich history from the action sports world and how it was such a big contribution to what bmx is today.

[@lv2surf]

I was born Greenville in 60s.. Grew up a few blocks from Jaycee Park....We had a whole crew of kids with dirt bikes in the late 70s that rode all around that area...so many great places to ride.....left in 82 came back in 99...Grimsland and Washington right down the street..Waterskiing and beer all weekend..Always a fun place with lots of women....So glad I grew up there.....Its so cool seeing these kids enjoying what we all knew about GVegas! 20 years prior...

[@WhyForWhatNow]

What a bloody amazing documentary. I never understood the significance of Greenville, and I used to think all the 90's bmx was Gumby, now that I'm almost 30 those OG bmx riders look more nuts and skilled than half of the psychos we have out there today. I really do appreciate all the hard work these guys put in to make bmx what it is Love from Aus ❤️

[@FerociousPancake888]

Used to look up to Mirra when I was young. He grew up about 10 mins from me and we rode the same skatepark. I remember knowing about him and then the very first time seeing him at the skatepark, meeting and getting to ride with him. Really glad I had a chance to know him.

[@ThisIsNot22]

I remember meeting most of these guys on the Slim Jim Tour in Lakewood NJ at The Incline club.

[@Abowhuntersjourney]

2024 still missing dave Forever and inspiration Im 38 and still riding , you brother , you are the legend that keeps me on the bike Much love mate