Snow drifting with Dave Mirra

Dave Mirra took 2nd overall in a 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX STi last weekend at the first stage of the rally America championships. Here are his words:

"What a weekend in northern Michigan at sno drift. I finished 2nd overall, first in class after 130 miles through the forest and a tire puncture. I really had no moments other than the tire change that costs us 4 minutes. I started slow and by the end of day 2 I found a comfortable pace that got me to the finish without a scratch on the car."

Provisional Class Winners - Saturday, January 29, 2011

Overall: 1. Hanson/Hanson, 2. Mirra/Clarke, 3. Burke/Kihurani
Open Class: 1. Mirra/Clarke 2. Burke/Kihurani, 3. Moyle/Barton

For a video of Dave driving in the snow, got to: Rally-America

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Lennie Westfall joined the Snafu trip

Lennie Westfall works in the Mirraco office in Carlsbad and escaped from the desk last week to join in with the Snafu crew to do some riding. Here's a photo from the trip of Lennie whipping out of a concrete bank to modified picknick table. Sweet shot (by Ryan Galvan).

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Kyle Baldock wins at Compound Comp

Kyle Baldock did not win once, but twice last weekend at the Compound Comp in Australia. First on the big mini and on the box jumps as well. You can track him down in the following clip that John Morris produced as the first rider up. Congrats Kyle!



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The Craziest Adrenaline Junkies The World Has Seen

And Dave Mirra makes the list. Article on Wall Street Stocks. Check 1-2:

Take me to the article.

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THE TAKEOVER TOUR with Nigel Sylvester

Nigel Sylvester's got another banger for you! Here is his new video:

It has been said that if an immovable object collided with an unstoppable force, there would be an endless transfer of energy.

The same theory could be applied to pro-BMX rider Nigel Sylvester and pro-skateboarder Stevie Williams, two of action sports most influential athletes. In Summer 2011 the duo will join forces to create THE TAKEOVER TOUR, bringing together the the top talent in skate and BMX for a cross-discipline, traveling event that has yet to be seen in the sport.



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New Andy Buckworth clip. Summer 2011.

Andy Buckworth in Australia at Slam Factory and Newcastle skatepark breaking his new Mirraco bike in. Summer 2011 (in Australia that is).



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2011 Mirraco Luxstar

Frame: 2 tubes chromoly (D/T & T/T), integrated head tube, MID BB shell, 6mm dropouts, welded seat clamp. 20.75" top tube length
Fork: full chromoly, tapered legs (31.8 to 25.4mm) 1-1/8"
Wheels: Black Label alloy 36-hole rims, SW front, DW rear, painted or anodized; alloy front hub w/ 3/8" chromoly axle, alloy cassette 1-pc. driver rear hub w/ 14mm hollow chromoly axle
Tires: Odyssey Mike Aitken Smooth 20" x 2.25" front,Path 20" x 2.10" rear
Crankset: Vise 3-pc. chromoly 175mm w/ 25/9 gearing
Bottom Bracket: sealed bearing MID BB
Cassette: 9t chromoly 1-pc. driver
Pedals: Black Label “Graduate” plastic w/ 9/16” chromoly axles
Saddle: Pivotal plastic
Seatpost: Pivotal plastic 25.4mm x 150mm
Stem: Black Label forged alloy threadless 1-1/8", front mount, 50mm reach
Handlebars: Black Label 2-pc. chromoly 8.25" rise, 1.8mm thick
Grips: Black Label
Headset: FPD Integrated w/45/45 bearings, 8mm tall top cover
Brakeset: rear side-pull caliper w/ performance pads, C-Star alloy lever w/ hinge



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Andy Buckworth Bike Check

-Frame: Mirraco
-Forks: Black label
-Bars: Black label
-Grips: Mirraco flip grip
-Sprocket: Black label
-Cranks: Black label
-Pedals: Black label
-Headset: FSA impact
-Stem: BSD
-Bar ends: Shadow
-Brake lever: Odyssey mid
-Brake cable: Snafu
-Brake caliper: fly
-Brake pads: Black label clear
-Rotor: Odyssey gtxr
-Seatpost: Shadow
-Seat: Macneil
-Front tire: Maxxis grifter
-Front rim: fly
-Front hub: Profile mini
-Rear rim: Shadow
-Rear tire: Maxxis grifter
-Rear hub: Profile
-Chain: KMC cool extra light

Weight: 9.6



Is it almost circus time for you?
Andy: Yeah, another 2 weeks then it will be back on the road with Nitro Circus


How will your bike come across with the circus crowd you think?
Andy: I think it will stand out pretty well.

Do you care about the looks of your bike?
Andy: Of course.

Are you picky on how it rolls?
Andy: Yeah I'm really picky on how it rolls. I hate when my bike isn't running properly.

What tire pressure do you run when you roll down the big roll in?
Andy: My tyres are always running at about 95 to 100 psi.

What are the modifications you made to your bike?
Andy: I cut my bars down a little bit but other than that I just put it together how it comes.

Thanks to:
Mirraco bikes
Monster energy
Jet pilot



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Buckworth clip. Oldie but goodie.

Here's a clip of Andy Buckworth that was added to the internet a while ago. It's just to refresh your memory. Enjoy.

Andy Buckworth from Mirraco on Vimeo.

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2011 Mirraco Pelham

The 2011 Pelham is new in the Mirraco line. It comes with a frame that has a 20.75" top tube. Two colours to choose from: Flat Teal and Flat Black with navy parts. The frame is made of full chromoly tubes, has an integrated head tube, MID BB shell, single cable route under T/T, and removable brake bosses & cable stop/cable guide. Also the fork is made of 100% cro-mo and has tapered legs (31.8 to 25.4mm) 1-1/8". What else?

-Wheels: Black Label alloy DW 36-hole rims, black or color anodized; Black Label alloy sealed bearings hubs: front 3/8" chromoly axle, rear 1-pc. driver cassette w/ 14mm hollow chromoly axle
-Tires: Maxxis Grifter 20" x 2.10" front, 20x1.85 rear
-Crankset: Black Label Lite 3-pc. chromoly 175mm w/ 25/9 gearing
-Bottom Bracket: sealed bearing MID BB
-Cassette: 9t chromoly 1-pc. driver
-Pedals: Black Label “Graduate” plastic w/ 9/16” chromoly axles
-Saddle: Pivotal plastic
-Seatpost: Pivotal plastic 25.4mm x 150mm
-Stem: Black Label forged alloy threadless 1-1/8", front mount, 50mm reach
-Handlebars: Black Label 2-pc. chromoly 8.25" rise, 1.8mm thick
-Grips: Black Label
-Headset: FPD Integrated w/ 45/45 bearings, 15mm tall top cover
-Brakeset: Tektro rear U-Brake w/ Black Label pads / Snafu C alloy lever w/ hinge


Extras: SST rotor, 1 pair of pegs (36mm O.D.), alloy CNC Aheadset cap



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More info on the ProTown documentary

Greenville ProTown documentary maker Mark Losey explains a bit more about the video he just released that has interviews in it with Dave Mirra and Mike Laird. Go find your copy now.



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Dillon Schumann at 9th street trails

What's the need for all these models in the Mirraco line? Well, it means that there's a bike for you in there. Making the step from a 16 inch wheeled bike to a bike with 20" wheels is often too big to take. That's where the 18 inch ride comes in. With the kid growing so fast, he might outgrow it in a few years but at least he will have a bike that fits him and keeps him riding bikes. Size matters.

We received a mail with a photo from a happy customer:

"Here is a pic of 9 year old Dillon Schumann from Round Rock, Texas busting the 9th street trails on his Mirraco 18" bike. Thank you for making a great product and we can't wait to make the move to a new mirraco 20"."

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Barbero on the snowboard

Did you know that Alessandro Barbero was the Italian snowboard slopestyle champion in 2001? Since it's winter, Ale is having fun in the snow, doing some snowboarding for Hostile snowboards. This upcoming Friday Alessandro will be competing in a big contest with fellow sports people in Pratonevoso, Italy. Good luck to the Mirraco rider in the Winter Wheels/Ice fighter boardercross event.

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Mirraco Display in American Fork

Check out the new BMX display at Trek American Fork! The crew there has been supporting Mirraco since the beginning and they have been putting a ton of effort into making BMX a big part of what they do. Kris was awesome enough to build Jeff a new Chocolate for Christmas. TLA.



Next time you are on a road trip through Utah, be sure to hit ‘em up. They are between SLC & Provo in American Fork.



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“Pro Town: Greenville” Premiere Edit

The Pro Town premiere took place in Greenville last weekend. Mike Laird was briefly interviewed in the following clip that made it on ESPN.



Photos of the premiere night can be found on the Vital BMX site.

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Harry's tattoos in Freedom magazine

Beware of the Monster Army. Finding recruits all over the place. Harry Main is looking for soldiers who want to earn their stripes. They went to Germany and back. Freedom BMX did an article. Harry's wild stripes showed up on page 48. More Monster madness in the future. Yes Sir!

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Pro Town movie premiere this weekend

Mirraco is supporting the Pro Town movie that was produced by Mark Losey. The premiere is going to take place this weekend in Greenville. 18 and over on Friday, all ages on Saturday 8 January. It's a 44 minute action packed video so find your way to Tie Breakers for the World Premiere.

The flyer has all the info you need to know. Meet the Mirraco riders at the first showing.

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Harry Main Nike ad

Harry Main has got a new ad out for Nike. Although the paper is fresh and new, they make it look like it's seen the hands of 500 readers. Harry's doing a mean lookback (oppo) in the photo that was shot by Ricky Adam.

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Shaun Paques (9) beats cancer. On a Mirraco bike now.

Three years ago, Shaun and his twin brother Justin were competing in a BMX race when Shaun wrecked his bike. Not one to let anything stop him, Shaun hopped back on his bike and finished the race. Afterward, Shaun began to feel faint and his parents took him to the hospital. Shaun received a CAT scan, which found spots on his spleen and liver. A liver biopsy revealed the spots were angiosarcoma, an extremely rare type of cancer.

Initially Shaun and Justin were afraid their bikes were to blame for Shaun's cancer, but once they learned more about the disease, Shaun and his family recognized that the accident had helped them to find his cancer before it was too late.

Now that Shaun is cancer free and his hospital stays are behind him, his days are filled with school and riding his bike at his beloved BMX track with his brother. Shaun's energy seems never-ending to his parents, and it is obvious he is living life to the fullest.

Shaun was also recently selected as one of the five St. Baldrick's Foundation 2011 Ambassador Kids. Each year St. Baldrick's, a nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for childhood cancer research, honors five kids for their brave fight against childhood cancer and contributions to help find a cure. The Ambassador Kids represent the more than 160,000 kids touched by childhood cancer each year and the startling reality that one in five kids diagnosed will not survive. Shaun was chosen
because of his resilient attitude and his ability to get back up each time cancer made him fall. Shaun is the perfect inspiration for others!

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The 2011 Mirraco Luxstar complete bike

Size: 20.75" top tube length
Colors: Flat Black, Flat Copper

Frame: 2 tubes chromoly (D/T & T/T), integrated head tube, MID BB shell, 6mm dropouts, welded seat clamp
Fork: full chromoly, tapered legs (31.8 to 25.4mm) 1-1/8"

Wheels: Black Label alloy 36-hole rims, SW front, DW rear, painted or anodized; alloy front hub w/ 3/8" chromoly axle, alloy cassette 1-pc. driver rear hub w/ 14mm hollow chromoly axle
Tires: Odyssey Mike Aitken Smooth 20" x 2.25" front, Path 20" x 2.10" rear

Crankset: Vise 3-pc. chromoly 175mm w/ 25/9 gearing
Bottom Bracket: sealed bearing MID BB
Cassette: 9t chromoly 1-pc. driver
Pedals: Black Label “Graduate” plastic w/ 9/16” chromoly axles

Saddle: Pivotal plastic
Seatpost: Pivotal plastic 25.4mm x 150mm

Stem: Black Label forged alloy threadless 1-1/8", front mount, 50mm reach
Handlebars: Black Label 2-pc. chromoly 8.25" rise, 1.8mm thick
Grips: Black Label
Headset: FPD Integrated w/45/45 bearings, 8mm tall top cover

Brakeset: rear side-pull caliper w/ performance pads, C-Star alloy lever w/ hinge

Extras: none
Frameset Available: No



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Dave Mirra in "Awesome BMX Freestyle" Book.

A new BMX book from Blazers came out recently. It's published by Capstone Press and covers about 25 BMX tricks. Dave Mirra's "Air traffic controller" trick (the 360 No-Handed Backflip) made it in the "Awesome Freestyle BMX Tricks & Stunts" book as well. It's a double page spread on 22-23 taken at the Dew Tour.

Check your school library to see if they've got a copy. If not, the ISBN book number is: 978-1-4296-5411-1



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The Good, The Bad and the Ugly from 2010

FATBMX ran an article on their site and asked a few riders to list their Good, Bad and Ugly things of the year 2010. Harry Main, Nigel Sylvester and Chris Hughes were part of it. Here are their lists:

Nigel Sylvester:

The Good:
1. New Music
2. Nike ID mavrk mid 2
3. Iphone and Ipad
4. New Skate plazas in NYC
5. God blessed me

The Bad:
1. Brooklyn Banks closing
2. Losing my barber

3. Those bread sticks from Papa Johns in Astoria, Queens

The Ugly:
1. Falling off a roof in Cali

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Harry Main:

The Good:
1. My Ankle Healing up well!
2. Australia!
3. X-games invite (even though I got injured and couldn't make it, I was honored!)
4. Pulling The Bunnyhop Flair
5. Got some more tatts!

The Bad:
1. Snapped my Ankle. Most the year out.
2. Snapped my finger the day I got the all clear from my ankle haha!
3. 2010. (April onwards)

The Ugly:
1. Injuries!

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Chris Hughes:

The Good:
1. The first good thing was becoming sponsored by Mirraco. That was beyond a dream come true. :)
2. Second was winning best trick at the jomo pro and bringing home a new Harley.
3. Third was going on a trip to france with my girl and all my best friends to ride Fise that was so much fun.
4. Fourth was making it out of open qualifying at Dew tour.
5. Fifth was winning my first pro contest at Wicked jam!

The Bad:
1. I almost got stabbed in the throat with a broken heineken bottle by a guy in France for no reason at all.
2. Messed up in Portland for both my Dew tour runs and was no longer high enough in the ranking to continue competing in the tour. :(
3. My friend Josh Perry having a brain tumor.

The Ugly:
1. That stupid techno song "The Americano" or whatever it's called. I hate that song!

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Happy New year!

The Mirraco crew wishes everyone a happy new year with lots of health and fun sessions.

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