Ryan Nyquist Movies
In August, 2001, the Summer X Games came to the city of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and some of the world's greatest extreme athletes arrived to show off their skills in motocross, BMX, skateboarding, street luge, and many other events. Ultimate X is a documentary (produced by the ESPN cable network) which collects exciting highlights from the X Games competition, with Buckey Laskek, Bob Burnquist, Dave Mirra, T.J. Lavin, Brian Deegan, and many others giving their all to prove who's the best. The film also includes a cutting edge soundtrack, featuring music from Pennywise, P.O.D., and much more. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Clifford Adoptante, Parks Bonifay, (more)
Witness the remarkable riding styles and radiant personalities of the BMX heroes who make the sport worth watching in this collection of twenty-five short films that bring the riders closer than ever to the fans who adore them. Of course it's not all just about the riders, and in addition to personal profiles that delve deeper than ever before, breathless footage of the biggest tricks and crashes ever captured on camera are sure to thrill fans in search of a little adrenaline. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- 2001
Providence, RI, was once again the scene in July 2000 of the second summer Gravity Games, the "alternative sports and lifestyle" event sponsored by NBC. This video features the freestyle bikes competition, where the motto is "anything goes," as long as it's non-motorized and on two wheels! The heroes of this extreme sport show their stuff in three different events: "vert," "bike dirt," and "bike street." The fans wait eagerly for the results of the competition while watching high-flying tricks, collisions, flat tires, and more. The video captures the highlights of all the triumphs and defeats. ~ Sarah Block, Rovi
The skill and daring of BMX bikers Miracle Boy and Nyquist are captured in this award-winning documentary, which won rave reviews at the Sundance Film Festival. The prowess and technique of Dave Mirra and Ryan Nyquist are captured by the camera's eye, which follows their heart-racing moves, with descriptive names such as "the Toothpick Grind" and "the No Hands 360." Interviews with the daredevils provide viewers with their personal biographies, as well as insight into the spirit and character that led to their phenomenal success in sports. ~ Rose of Sharon Winter, Rovi
- 2001
From Redline Entertainment, the makers of Tony Hawk's Trick Tips, Vol. 1 and Tony Hawk's Trick Tips, Vol. 2, comes Dave Mirra's Trick Tips, Vol. 1: BMX Basics. Along with fellow BMX superstars Ryan Nyquist and Mike Laird, Mirra offers viewers step by step tips on becoming a BMX bike rider, from which bike to buy to pedaling to basic mini-ramp tricks. Tricks include carving, dropping in, and mini-airs. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
- 2000
The first Gravity Games were held in Rhode Island in 1999. It is now an annual event featuring some of the country's best free-style cyclists. This video features highlights of these cyclists' precise technical maneuvers. See dynamic aerial acrobatics as they spin and flip, twist and turn. Watch as these gifted riders push their talent to the ultimate limit. Some of the outstanding riders featured in these games are: Dave Mirra, Jamie Bestwick, Ryan Nyquist, and T.J. Lavin. Watch these amazing riders defy the laws of gravity in the first annual Gravity Games. ~ Beth Deki, Rovi
- 2000
Offering profiles of some of the most popular athletes in BMX biking, Glenn P.P. Milligan Video Publishing and Redline Entertainment present this program in the Ride BMX series. Released in 2000, Ride BMX Magazine Presents: Industry features clips and interviews with superstar Dave Mirra, as well as other big names of the BMX world such as Jeff Harrington, Adam Banton, and Brian Castillo. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi
