Dave Mirra - In Memory

10 Photos from the DIG archives of a true BMX Legend

5 Feb 2016

Dave Mirra and the Mirraco crew. London underground, late 2008. Photo by Ricky Adam - DIG BMX Issue 65.

Dave Mirra, hoop dreams, Road Fools 9. Photo by Rob Dolecki - DIG BMX - Issue 21.

Dave, Philly XGames, 2001. Photo by Josh Root - DIG BMX - Issue 19

Dave Mirra and a Southbank Local. London UK, late 2008. Photo by Ricky Adam - DIG BMX Issue 65.

Dave Mirra, Stockwell skatepark X-up. London, late 2008. Photo by Ricky Adam - DIG BMX Issue 65.

Dumpster ice-pick by Dave on Road Fools 9. Photo by Rob Dolecki - DIG BMX - Issue 21.

Huge text book Mirra tyre tap. Philly XGames, 2002. Photo By Jared Souney - DIG BMX - Issue 25.

Dave on a street mission, Road Fools 9. Photo by Rob Dolecki - DIG BMX - Issue 21.

Mirra, FISE contest, Palavas, France 1999. Photo by Ed Docherty - DIG BMX - Issue 11.

Mirra, XGames 1999, San Francisco. Unused DIG cover image. Photo by Sandy Carson - DIG BMX

Photos from the pages of DIG / 1999-2008

The news of Dave Mirra's passing has hit our community hard and left us pretty much stunned into silence. Dave will be fondly remembered forever as one of the most influential riders BMX has ever witnessed; not only within our world but outside of it too. He has brought BMX to mainstream attention arguably more than any other rider. (At the time of writing this tragic news is the most read story on the BBC website). Although we never got to photograph him outside of the contest arenas as much as we would have liked, here's a selection of images from the pages DIG over the years that we're very proud of. Our thoughts are with Dave's family and friends at this very difficult time. RIP Miracle Boy.

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