THE RIDE OF MY LIFE
By Mat Hoffman and Mark Lewman (contributor).
Released september 24th, 2002.
Hardcover: 311 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 1.06 x 9.22 x 6.36
Publisher: Regan Books; ISBN: 006009415X; (September 24, 2002)
In The Ride of My Life, Mat takes readers on his humorous, hardcore, harrowing journey to the top as a bike stunt pioneer, ten-time world champion, video game superstar, X Games ambassador, recreational ninja, and the most innovative rider to ever hit a ramp. He shares stories of the wild experiences he's had while touring with some of the best riders around -- Dennis McCoy, Dave Mirra, Rick Thorne, Kevin Robinson, Mike "Rooftop" Escamilla, and many others.
Paperback: 95 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 0.31 x 8.98 x 8.22
Publisher: Motorbooks International; (July 2003)
ISBN: 0760315434
Book Description
Since coming on the scene in the late 1960s as a way for SoCal kids to get their after-school kicks, BMX has gone global, spawning a lucrative industry and mutating into several disciplines. This all-color look inside the realm of BMX spells out the sport's origins, equipment, and pioneers, and features present-day practitioners associated with racing, dirt jumping, flatland, street, and ramp. In addition to recognizing the foundation laid by old-school icons The World of BMX also includes completely dialed commentary and color photos giving play to today's top riders. Whether your thing's racing at the local track, boning up your ramp chops at an area park, or noodling around your neighborhood streets, there's something inside for you.
From the Author : Mountain Bike Madness is the book that will introduce you to the wild ride of mountain biking. It encompasses the history, the personalities who added to the cachet, the evolution, how to ride, where to ride, and who with. It's the straight story, the story it would take years to find out if you asked around.
Quite simply, there isn't a book like this anywhere.
www.danscomp.com : The World Of BMX Book: 96 pages of BMX history, equipment, and pioneers. This book covers the evolution of racing, flatland, dirt jumping, street and vert with past and present day riders of the sport like Mat Hoffman, Dave Mirra, Dave Osato, R.L. Osborn, Bob Haro and many more. 80 color photos.
Imprint: ReganBooks; ISBN: 0060989165; On Sale: 9/30/2003; Format: Trade PB; Subformat: ; Length: ; Trimsize: 8 x 9 1/8; Pages: 208; $15.95; $24.95(CAN)
www.harpercollins.com : Since age ten, Dave "Miracle Boy" Mirra has been defying gravity and changing people's minds about what can and can't be done on a bike. But in 1993 he lived up to his nickname in ways that his fans could never have anticipated. Six months after he was injured by a drunk driver and told by his doctors that he would never ride again, he was back on his bike, competing in -- and winning -- high-profile BMX events. Since then he has gone on to win more X Games medals than any other competitor -- in any event -- and has inspired a devoted following always hungry for a new miracle.
Mirra Images captures all of Dave's most daring and explosive tricks -- carving flairs, wallride-to-tailwhips, and his record-setting nineteen-foot air -- in stunning color. In addition, Dave delves into his past and his personal photo album to shed light on his rise to the top of the action sports world and reveal a side of himself that has never before been seen. This action-packed photo-autobiography is the first ever look into the life, times, tricks, and bikes of the biggest of all BMX superstars.
Kevin McAvoy, Transworld BMX january 2004 : Dave Mirra's autobiography has officially hit the streets, and if you're a big fan of his, it should hit your bookshelf, too. As the name suggests, it's packed with photos of Dave, from modern-day shots all the way back to when he was three years old. Some of the photos are pretty wild; you get to see him as a puny kid who's dwarfed by his bike, which is a sharp contrast to the way he is today. Dave focuses on the influences and evolution of his riding career, and tells tales of his first sponsors, his move from flatland to ramps, life on the road, the birth of the X Games, and the many endorsement deals that eventually rolled in. One of the most revealing stories refers to Dave's near exit from the sport; in 1994 he wasn't riding much and was thinking about moving on. Luckily, he signed with Haro late that year, and the rest, as you know, is history. In comparison to Mat Hoffman's book, Dave doesn't go into as much detail; he relies on the photos and short stories to get the point across. However, I'm sure you'll still find some stuff about Dave in Mirra Images that you didn't know before. It's an easy read with lots of photos, so put it on your Christmas list.
