Revisiting Vans BMX Dragon tour with Ty Morrow, Dakota Roche & Sean Ricany. By Calvin Kosovich
Come check out 12 days on the road with the homies and myself. South Korea beat my ass the first day and I ended up with a broken wrist, so for the next 10 days I just had to film and try enjoy the trip without my bicycle.
Watch the man the myth the legend tackle the San Francisco streets over a quick week of filming for the film “Bayroam” in 2016. Attempts, bails, crashes, kick outs are all apart of the journey. Also featuring riding from Andrew Castaneda & Myself. This is a raw behind the scenes style film. The original is out there somewhere... Dakota Roche ladies & gentlemen.
“This is a difficult video to write about and the first time I’m speaking publicly about it, but her it goes- I spent most of 2023 on the injured list, but was working on a Cult part with Grant C between injuries. Finally getting to a somewhat healthy place in November, I started really shifting gears with filming and gettin some tricks I was psyched on… unfortunately that all ended in a horrific slam on November 25th where I sustained a burst fracture in my spine causing temporary paralyses and the need for emergency surgery.
There's a lot more that goes into filming than just landing tricks. In this video, we follow Dakota Roche through the process of filming his latest project for Vans, "Low & Hi". Alongside videographer Calvin Kosovich, and photographer Jeff Zielinski, Dak takes us through the end of the 14-month-long journey, which is his ode to the intense process of spot-searching and trick selection that drives him.
Vans BMX is proud to announce the latest collection with influential rider Dakota Roche, featuring the all-new BMX-specific silhouette, the BMX Sk8-Hi 238, and accompanying head-to-toe collection. In addition, Vans and Dakota teamed up on a new short film, “Low & Hi,” that represents all the moments experienced when filming for a new part. As a BMX icon, creative artist, and filmmaker, Dakota Roche is a multi-hyphenate talent and modern-day Renaissance man. The all-new BMX Sk8-Hi 238 is a culmination of his pursuits and interests. Vans recognizes that to be truly great, riders, their equipment and their environment need to become one: if a single element is off, the whole endeavor can come crashing down. In the spirit of creating apparel and footwear that can stand up to
Vans BMX Presents "Low & Hi” starring Dakota Roche. Endless trick battles, injuries and ongoing spot searching pushed Dakota to his physical and mental limits throughout the making of the film, such dedication achieved Dakota’s proudest video part to date.
This season, Vans teamed up with Dakota Roche to build the best collection of BMX footwear and apparel available. The Dakota Roche Bike Bag is made for BMX riders and admirers with its sturdy straps to attach to your bike or to sling over your shoulders. Built with both interior and exterior zip pockets and a key keeper, this is the bag to trust on your adventures.
DAKOTA ROCHE SIGNATURE COLLECTION
• 100% Polyester
• Removeable strap with key keeper
• Removable bike attachment loop
• Zipper Pockets
• Capacity: 1.6 liters
• Dimensions: 4'' x 8'' x 2.5''
€ 42,00
Available HERE
CULTCREW/ VANS WAFFLE CUP TIRE/ DAKOTA ROCHE
THE DISTILLERY/ BEHIND THE BAR/ DAKOTA ROCHE
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