After nearly three decades off his bike, Gary Knecht shares some of his experiences growing up as a BMX freestyler and finding his passion to ride again. His story is interwoven with images from BMX’s history, illuminating how BMX has evolved in the past while at the same time providing a guide for the next generation of riders.
Cool vid. Awesome to hear a success story like this. Ride on!
Awesome vid. This dude rules for overcoming his addictions and finding his passion to ride again.
I completely feel ya bro!!! I let lsd,cocaine & rap music influence me to where i lost 10Yrs of my life to that shit right about 1988 to 1998 bmx flatland has saved my life more than once! Your story is heart felt bro! Congratulations on making it happen again! I’m a soul Rider4Life because it makes me feel good !!! Hope to meet you some day and throw down!!!Rider4Life
Drug addictions suck! I lost a lot of very close friends to drugs. 🙁 Good for you for beating off your Demons. Keep riding and fighting!
Do not let your past define your present or future! You are, quite simply, a fellow freestyler. Ride on brothers.
Awesome and inspiring watch. Glad to have you back!
Well said man! Yo can always fall back on flatland… Whatever the age.