BMX Breakthrough

Jay Oakes

The BMX Breakthrough Podcast is a bridge between tracks & manufacturers to invest in the next generation of BMX athletes and grow ridership at the local level.
Join Jay Oakes as he interviews key people in the BMX industry that act as a bridge within their circles, promoting BMX and pouring into their communities. You will hear stories, marketing tips, failures, successes, and ways to make an impact for your local BMX community.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best BMX Breakthrough episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to BMX Breakthrough for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite BMX Breakthrough episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

EP. 31 w/ Bob Osborn - FULL HISTORY OF BMX

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11/27/24 • 125 min

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The history of BMX and the history of Bicycle Motocross Action all in one place with the legendary, Bob Osborn! He starts at the initial inspiration for BMX, who the original guys were that got things off and running, the conflicting conversation of who had the first Stingray to BMX geometry conversion and so much more... dive into this fully immersive behind the scenes guided tour of this incredible sport!

Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved by volunteering at your local track! You can also check out www.bmxbreakthrough.com to learn more, donate, become a sponsor, or reach out to [email protected].
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EP. 29 w/ Dave Nourie

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10/30/24 • 70 min

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A legend on a mission to help get kids on bikes! Dave shares stories, reminisces about the many values BMX offered to his life, and talks about the joy he receives from being a part of kids learning fundamental skills while falling in love with their bikes simultaneously.
Watch "How to do an Oregon Grinder" that he references in our conversation!
Buy the Nourie Stand T-Shirt!

EP. 03 w/ Dwayne Taylor

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11/01/23 • 70 min

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Dwayne Taylor is known by many as a representative of Mongoose and an ambassador for BMX. Beyond those labels, he has a community of young riders he inspires, challenges, and in turn, is inspired back. Whether at the BMX track, the pump track, or the LRC tent, there are few who are more stoked to hear about others' successes.
Follow @therealfourtyfour, @larevolutioncafe, and @weareflrcm on Instagram!

EP. 24 w/ Dom Phipps

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08/21/24 • 71 min

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On a mission to document the origins of freestyle BMX, Dom Phipps has created a scrapbook of sorts to showcase and commemorate the original generation! Dom’s love for BMX grew from a young age and became the authorship of "The Birth of the Freestyle Movement" by means of many interviews, countless hours, and phenomenal relationships!
💥 Learn more about Dom and the upcoming releases and events via the WEBSITE or INSTAGRAM! 💥

EP. 23 w/ Bob Osborn

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08/07/24 • 121 min

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Legendary BMX photographer and Founder of Bicycle Motocross Action Magazine speaks to the unique nature of the sport. While sharing stories from both the past and present, Bob speaks to what it was about BMX that pulled him toward the sport as well as what continues to keep him drawn to the sport. Not only did he play a massive role in the sport's progression, both through racing and freestyle, but he has also played a massive role in the lives of countless people throughout the years!

EP. 22 w/ Colin Stiles

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07/24/24 • 105 min

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Having been around the industry for quite some time, Colin Stiles shares phenomenal stories of and frustrations with BMX racing. Colin also speaks to the importance of creating intentional and strategic ways to provide coaching for kids, being a welcoming presence at your local track, and finding joy in riding bikes!

EP. 21 w/ David Christensen

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07/10/24 • 80 min

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Dad to W1 rider, Wyatt "WyFi" Christensen as well as 2 other kids, David talks about the desire to focus on progress rather than results. He shares insights into what it has looked like to foster a sense of character both on and off the track within his kids, his belief in the value of gate practice over a sole focus on local races, as well as being in his kid's corners as a support regardless of how hard they choose to push at the track!

EP. 20 w/ Conor Shaughnessy

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06/26/24 • 48 min

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"A clothing company that aims to prevent poverty's theft of childhood biking."
With a mission like that, we had to have a conversation with Conor about what he's working on! As the brand has continued to gain momentum over the years, Bicycle Thieves has been able to bring more and more bikes to kids and adults that are without and we get to listen to the success stories!

EP. 19 w/ Brent Azus

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06/12/24 • 61 min

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Founder of Cycle Therapy, a 501c3 with a focus of getting kids on bikes and providing support to families that have youth struggling with mental health, Brent Azus tells the story of how everything unfolded starting in 2020.
Organizing group rides to after-school opportunities to community summer camps with attendance rocketing beyond their goal, Cycle Therapy is actively pursuing their vision and putting smiles on faces!
Learn more about what their doing at CycleTherapyRacing.org or on Instagram.
Pedal to the mental! 🤘

EP. 30 w/ Olivia Armstrong

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11/13/24 • 53 min

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Intentionally investing into the next generation of BMX, teaching parents how to better support their kids, and traveling the US in her van while hosting clinics, she's a phenomenal ambassador for our sport! Olivia has been racing BMX for 19 years from her early days starting at 5 years old to a collegiate career at Marian University to her current pro career, she loves and cherishes every opportunity she has to ride her bike and encourage others in their own journey!

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FAQ

How many episodes does BMX Breakthrough have?

BMX Breakthrough currently has 33 episodes available.

What topics does BMX Breakthrough cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Fun, Podcasts, Sports, Cycling and Usa.

What is the most popular episode on BMX Breakthrough?

The episode title 'EP. 22 w/ Colin Stiles' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on BMX Breakthrough?

The average episode length on BMX Breakthrough is 73 minutes.

How often are episodes of BMX Breakthrough released?

Episodes of BMX Breakthrough are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of BMX Breakthrough?

The first episode of BMX Breakthrough was released on Oct 4, 2023.

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BMX Breakthrough

Jay Oakes

Top 10 BMX Breakthrough Episodes

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How many episodes does BMX Breakthrough have?

What topics does BMX Breakthrough cover?

What is the most popular episode on BMX Breakthrough?

What is the average episode length on BMX Breakthrough?

How often are episodes of BMX Breakthrough released?

When was the first episode of BMX Breakthrough?

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