Our LOcal Pro riders present + future
Dave Mirra
David Mirra was born on April 4, 1974, in the small New York town of Chittenango.
Dave would stop by the LX skatepark once a summer right before his Dew Tour Contests , and put on a show for the kids who just so happened to be at the park that day.
Dominates the X Games
In late 1994, ESPN announced it would host the first-ever X Games the following year. Athletes would compete in twenty-seven events in nine categories, including biking. Mirra competed and took home the silver medal. The X Games helped bring the world of BMX to a much larger audience, and soon the bike world couldn't get enough of Mirra.
He was featured on numerous magazine covers and in interviews, all the while continuing to compete and dominate. In 1996, Mirra earned the title of World Champion of the pro vert. He was the X Games street champion that year as well and placed second in the pro vert. Mirra signed with Reebok that year, a move that increased his visibility and popularity.
The rider continued to squash the competition in the X Games throughout the rest of the 1990s. Between 1997 and 2000, Mirra won eight gold medals at the X Games, setting a record that remains untouched. In 1999
Mirra appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. "Being on Letterman was just a whole other level. It was crazy, it felt as good as winning the, but as good as 1999 was, it was just a foreshadowing of what 2000 would bring.
The year 2000 was a phenomenal year for the twenty-six-year-old athlete.
Aside from the fact that he had his own line of bubble gum and cereal, Mirra enjoyed the success of his Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX video game. Released in September, the PlayStation® game sold more than 1.2 million units by
April 2001. Mirra developed a strong identity with consumers, so much so that Dave Mirra Freestyle BMX 2 for the PlayStation 2® was released later that year. The games have also been released for GameBoy, X Box, and Sega Dreamcast systems.
Nick Leinburger
Nick Leinburger
Nick Leinburger
Nick is a professional scooter rider with over a decade of experience in the sport and a ranking of 16th in North America by the International Scooter Federation.
Sponsored by pro scooter manufacturer Hang 5 Gear and over 4 years of experience as a scooter coach at Woodward action sports camp.
Scootering is not just a part of his life, it's a huge part of who he is.
Tony Blair
Nick Leinburger
Nick Leinburger
Tony Blair is not just a name in the BMX community, he’s a legend on wheels. Hailing from the small but spirited town of Sherril, NY, Tony has been a pivotal figure in the local BMX scene.
His journey began at the Lenox Skatepark, where he first pedaled his way into the hearts of fellow riders and enthusiasts.
With a career spanning over a decade, Tony has become synonymous with passion and perseverance. His signature moves and fearless tricks have earned him accolades and admiration, but it’s his unwavering support for the local skatepark that truly sets him apart.
Tony’s dedication to Lenox Skatepark goes beyond his own rides, he’s been instrumental in nurturing the next generation of riders, ensuring that the park remains a hub of creativity and camaraderie.
Despite the scrapes and scars that are part and parcel of the sport, Tony’s enthusiasm has never waned. He continues to ride with the same zeal he had as a rookie, inspiring many to pursue their BMX dreams.
Tony Blair isn’t just a professional BMX rider, he’s a mentor, a trailblazer, and an enduring spirit of the Lenox Skatepark