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VANCOUVER’S MOST AWESOME: JAY MIRON!

POSTED April 7, 2009 BY Jef Choy
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There aren’t too many things that Jay Miron hasn’t done in the world of BMXing, from inventing a list full of tricks, winning countless medals, magazine covers, bike company, distribution company, his own park….the guy is a legend.

Although he was born in Thunder Bay, he’s been here for almost 20 years so….

Vancouver…check….Awesome….check…..here’s Jay!

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Why is Vancouver so Awesome?

North Shore Mountains and Rivers, Stanley Park, Granville Island Market, Kesler and Borrows, Sky Train, Exhale Studio, Sea Wall Bike Path, Vancouver Airport is close to downtown, 3 Ride BMX Shop, Skateparks everywhere, Commercial Dr, Main St, Every restaurant has veggie stuff on the menu, Commissioner Blythe, Basement Bar at Lucy Mea Brown’s, Deep Cove, There’s way more girls than guys, and half the guys downtown are gay, So that makes way, way more girls, Rain in the winter because it makes summer so green, the attitude of the residents, and the fact that there’s no freeway going into downtown.

What were your first impressions and memories of Vancouver when you moved here?

When I first moved here, I was overwhelmed by how the mountains, the ocean and downtown all fit together. I also couldn’t believe how much it cost to live here. 

What is your favourite thing to do on a day off in Vancouver?

I love to go to Third Beach or one of the rivers in North Van with a bunch of friends, swim and lay in the sun. Nothing beats a hot sunny day in Vancouver.

What is your favourite place to eat in Vancouver?

East is East or Hapa Izakaya. Cactus Club when a bunch of BMXers are in town. They like the service.

Where is the best place to ride in Vancouver?  

Best places to ride are Hastings, Park Gate and Bonsor in that order. Basically anything Jim Barnum builds. I think he’s a genius, he builds parks that are perfect for bikes, big flowing and steep. When I ride with the old guys these days, and usually it’s around the sea wall.

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How has the BMX scene in Vancouver changed over the years?  

Back in the nineties there were only a hand full of parks and it seemed like everyone rode together. Now there are so many more riders and parks that it’s split the scene up into a bunch of smaller crews. The cool thing is that everyone still gets along pretty well. 

 

(skate ranch footie…back when it was cool to get along…)

What’s new with MacNeil?

Beach Cruisers. This June we’re releasing a new line of 26 inch Cruiser bikes that are comfortable and easy to ride but super light and responsive like a BMX. They’re perfect for the sea wall.

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11 Responses to “VANCOUVER’S MOST AWESOME: JAY MIRON!”

  1. Ryan Rose Says:
    April 7th, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    Awesome. Finally some BMX on here! Next, get Wade Lajlar from Macneil’s team up here!

  2. Ryan Narita Says:
    April 7th, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    miron definitely a legend of bmx in my eyes

  3. Rob Dodds Says:
    April 8th, 2009 at 1:22 am

    Hey Jay, good to see you still so positive! Nice weather today, time for a ride… I still remember seeing you for the first time in Edmonton at the Canadian Nationals in ’86 – ‘you weren’t afraid to die’ :-)

    Cheers dude

    Rob (Oldpsycho) Dodds

  4. DavidLang Says:
    April 9th, 2009 at 10:10 pm

    Jay Miron! Legend and all-round amazing dude. Good interview, thanks for posting this up.

  5. sluggo Says:
    April 11th, 2009 at 11:05 pm

    I ve known Jay since the early late 80 s.

    Hell of a guy , a class act.

    Canada and Vancouver are lucky to have him.

    Sluggo.

  6. Sarah Blyth Says:
    May 23rd, 2009 at 6:26 pm

    Jay Miron Rules!!!!!!

  7. mike prangnell Says:
    June 18th, 2009 at 2:09 pm

    Jay Miron is the best old BMXer out there!!

  8. Jef Choy Says:
    June 18th, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    mike you’ve rather reached a new level of sarcasm or you’ve gone soft….

  9. SLAYER Says:
    March 6th, 2010 at 10:48 am

    THE BEAST!!!

  10. FRED FIGEL HORN Says:
    April 21st, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    YOU SMOKE WEED

  11. FRED FIGEL HORN Says:
    April 21st, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    NICE BIKEING BUT STOP THE WEED YOU WILL STOP SEEING PURPLE PONEYS!!!! LMFAO I CNA DO BETTER THEN THAT!!!1 IF YOU WANT TO CHALENG

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