Dave Young - Episode 13 - The Union Tapes Podcast by The Union Tapes

Apr 20, 2023

Written by Bart de Jong

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Dave Young was a top name pro in the mid 80s. Coming from Gateshead way up north the odds were stacked against the riders from up there, but thanks to the talent of himself, Pepi Winder and Steve Laidlaw, they shone a light on their scene and left a lasting impression as guys to look for at the contests and in the magazines. We get into the early days of the BMX scene in the north, working at a BMX shop at that time.

Racing in the north east and meeting local riding crews. Catching Mike Dominguez and Eddie Fiola at the first Kellogs series back in 84 when it stopped in Gateshead.
Early BFA days, shop sponsorships. How he developed landing at the top when most others were not at that time, BMX beat, Dave is the only rider that appeared in every BMX beat series.
Trekking up to Livingston to ride a concrete skatepark for the first time. Early days learning 540’s, not being on GT when everyone thought he was. Getting on Vincent and riding with Steven Laidlaw and Pepi Winder and the infamous rooftop ramps in Carlisle that were Pepi’s practise ramps,
The Tizer worlds, Holeshot contests, getting in the legendary Freestylin' magazine. Getting stranded in Saudi Arabia doing shows, making it out to California and riding Danny Ways ramp and a lot more…

Eddie Fiola
Terry Jenkins
Andy Irwin
Andy Preston
Mike Canning
Andy Reardon
Marc Reardon
Derek Oakes
Joe Carney
Pepi Stuart Winder
Macky Stephen Mcintosh
Andy Ruffell
Neil Ruffell
Craig Campbell
Neil Ruffell
Mike Dominguez
Stephen Laidlaw
Jaime Bestwick
Jerry Galley
Dave Slade
Gary Prosser
Paul Hudson
Eric Steel
Nick Phillip
Mat Hoffman
Dennis McCoy
Andy Brown
Glyn Lewis
Billy Stupple
Chris Young
Mark Atkins
Dave Breed
Dave Curry
Josh White
David Frame
Duncan Frazer
Scott Carrol
Brian Wills
Des Oakes
Joe Carney
Neville Potts
Simon Kefford
Nick Martin
Josh White
Joe Carney
Simon Tabron
Andy Lincoln
Mick Stevenson
James Newrick
Ollie Olsen
Billy McGregor
Chris Souter
Jay Kay
Jay Parker
Mike Mullen