Name: Dave Mirra

D.O.B.: 04-04-74

Hometown: Greenville, North Carolina, USA.

Riding since: First race in 1984

Riding disciplines: Compete in vert-street, but I like riding everything

How does it feel having your own bike company?
Dave: It’s a dream. Although there is a lot of responsibility, there has been a lot lifted off my back.

What are your responsibilities within the company?
Dave: Jim Ford and I are partners in the company and with him running the day to day operations it gives me the opportunity to pretty much deal with the creative side as well as focus on riding competitively.

You can make a lot of decisions yourself now, how does that feel?
Dave: I’m really happy.

Ryan Guettler: Ryan dominated the contest world last year as we all know. I wanted a rider that was competitive and could represent Mirraco as well as bmx in the spotlight. He does that. His riding stands out and there is no doubt in my mind he wil be around for a long time.

Michael Cleveland: I’ve known Michael through the contest circuit so every Dew contest last year I would sit back and watch him shred in practice. His energy and his attitude is really cool. Haro bikes offered him a ride in the back of the pickup so I said I’ll give you a ride in the front seat. So Mike jumped in .

Mike Laird: Mike and I have been friends for a long time and when I decided to start MirraCo I had him in the plan from day one. Mike has a certain attitude when he rides and I gotta say it brings out the best in all the riders at the session. Mike’s riding will never let you down, whether it’s at a the skatepark or a contest.

Dave Rytell: We offered a flow deal for the rider who won the Local Exposure tour this year and Dave won it. Well, to be honest I really didn’t know what to expect. Dave was so amazing we just decided to put him on the a-team. Dave is one of Florida’s best.

Is having fun the main goal with Mirraco?
Dave: I wouldn’t say main goal but fun has to be in the equation

When are the bikes available?
Dave: September-ish the full line will be available

BMX bikes only or do you have plans for other types of bikes?
Dave: Just BMX

Your distribution network will make sure the bikes are widely available. If for some reason someone can’t find them, what should they do?
Dave: E-mail us.

From the little Mark Eaton video clip that has been circling around the internet, everyone has seen that you have stepped it up once again. Where did this motivation come from?
Dave: A lot of times my motivation comes from the people and things that go on around me from day to day. Starting Mirraco gave me a breath of fresh air and I want to represent that.

You’re one of the few riding with a full face helmet on street, can you explain?
Dave: I have always ridden a full face and it goes with my riding style. There are days I would love to throw on a Pro-tec but it would be for the wrong reasons. I would feel the jinx in full affect.

Riding bikes with friends is the best feeling, who do you ride with on a regular basis?
Dave: I ride with Mike Laird, Allan Cooke, Scott Wirch, Mike Mancuso, Jeremy Fanberg, Josh Boatwright and Austin Hardee.

You’re a super busy guy with people wanting you to do certain things all the time. How do you manage all that?
Dave: These days I try to keep riding my priority, so if something doesn’t seem really interesting, staying home to ride is a great excuse.

Your life is a rollercoaster at times, are you loving it?
Dave: I love life being around family and friends.

Where do you want to take Mirraco?
Dave: All the way. I really want to create a company that is here in twenty -five years .

Last words: Thank you for your support .

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