BMX Breakthrough Jay Oakes

Newer to the world of BMX and the bike industry as a whole, Indya Oakes joins the BMX Breakthrough podcast to share an outside perspective of what it’s like to show up to the track as an inexperienced parent with kids who are eager to ride.Grab a pen and get ready to take notes as Indya gives practical ideas on how to simplify the first race experience, reduce parent stress, retain riders, and more!Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved by volunteering at your local track! You...

A family that travels together, manages a successful YouTube channel, and is growing BMX across the United States.It started when Kylan manipulated his family into trying BMX—after falling in love with the sport, they now host push-bike clinics for toddlers all over the country!The Johnson family is making an impact on the world and using BMX bikes and YouTube as the means to do so… take a listen to our conversation to find out more about their journey!YouTube: Brecky Breck Instagram: Brecky ...

“I was never really good. I was never a real winner… but what I was known for was style.”Signing his first pro contract at the age of 15, John Crews had the opportunity to ride his bike and have an incredible time doing so! Having been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, he has learned to use his story to be a voice for others within the world of BMX.John is nothing short of a legend within our sport, an advocate for many and a true inspiration!Do you desire to see BMX grow as a sport? Get involved b...

Track Operator to 3 tracks, guitarist, 30+ years in BMX... Paul DePauw has got some stories, wisdom, ideas, and insight to share. If you want to grow your track, he'll tell you exactly how to bring those new riders in, what works, and what he learned from resisting the idea as long as he did.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 jay@bmxb...

Having grown up racing BMX, obtaining sponsorships, enjoying his time on the track, Mark Darcy is now launching the American Bike Show Association with the support of some amazing peers! In this episode, Mark Darcy dives into stories surrounding childhood on his bike, therapeutic time spent restoring bikes via Bike Creations by Darcy, challenges of losing a portion of his left leg and learning how to race again! If you're looking for an inspiring conversation to help you overcome the hurdles ...

A local legend from the PNW with a heart for kids, a love for BMX, and Jay’s childhood hero and mentor… this is Todd Taylor.Jay and Todd reminisce about some of the tracks in Northwest Washington, talk about how Team Tie Dye came to be, and swap stories of local riders and bikes.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 jay@bmxbreakthrough.c...