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Local Anti-Hero

BMX January, 12 2011
by Harrison Boyce

James Newrick sent over a link to this great documentary his friend Richard Smith put together. The short documentary is about Newcastle/Gateshead’s Dave Young. ”Dave was a big name within BMX in the 80’s, he competed against the likes of Matt Hoffman and also rode for S&M. In this he talks about the changing industry within BMX. Being hit with responsibilities of having a child and trying to find a balance between working and riding.”

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Comments (10)
  • Anthem 2

    That was pretty awesome.

  • Adam Banton

    WOW. That was good. He had such a thick accent, haha. Interesting.

  • Dave Parrick

    Stoked on this! glad to see he still rides.

  • http://www.tittaycittay.com dirtron

    best tabes. quite depressing and motivating at the same time. sucks when riders like that have to put there dreams aside to take care of buisness.

  • http://www.etniesbmx.com Povah

    Used to ride with Dave at the comps in the UK in the 80′s & always looked up to & respected him & his bio style….Good bloke!

  • http://www.davidlangphoto.com DavidLang

    Amazing little documentary!

  • Rob Hudson

    Can someone please help me with an email contact for either Dave Young or the film maker Richard Smith. I knew Dave back in Saudi and lost touch with him. My email address is robhudson@optusnet.com.au

  • newrick

    Rob ill send you over richards email address.
    Hes got daves number.

  • george

    well done ratty! nice lil piece of documentary you made there!

  • http://4down.com ian morris

    dave owes 70s a lot of money, luckily i left to start 4down.