The first time Vans BMX's Dakota Roche had the opportunity to ride Philly was 13 years ago and since then, it’s held a special place in his heart. Although Dak grew up on the west coast, he has always had a love and fascination with the style of spots on the east coast.
Whether experiencing a place for the very first time or revisiting a cherished city and its memory-triggering landmarks, the act of traveling often conjures a distinct emotional response (and perhaps even more so during a pandemic year that has halted most travel). For Dakota Roche, that city is Philadelphia, and those landmarks— both discreet and iconic—were a welcomed breath of fresh air after being homebound for most of 2020.
Together with Vans, Dakota made his way back to the City of Brotherly Love after an eight-year hiatus, and spent some time re-learning the ins and outs of spots that have held a special place in his heart since his pilgrimage there nearly 13 years ago. In Vans’ latest BMX edit by Calvin Kosovich, Seeking
Vans Offers WaffleCup Tech in a Slip-On for the First Time Ever with the Slip-On BMX by Dakota Roche
Vans, the original action sports footwear and apparel brand, listened to the BMX community and enlisted insight from Vans team rider Dakota Roche to help build the Slip-On Pro BMX, the first-ever Vans Slip-On to offer Wafflecup BMX technology. Considered one of the hardest working BMX riders out there today, Dakota’s unrelenting drive for street riding has bolstered his professional career and garnered many accolades over the past ten years. In need of a shoe that stands up to his riding, Dak worked with Vans on the Slip-On BMX Pro, featuring a striking two-tone black and white colorway with a black outsole.
“The Slip-On Pro has been my go-to shoe for riding, skating and chilling for some time now. In my mind,
Vans’ goal is to promote social distancing by digitally connecting our worldwide Vans Family. Today Vans Pro BMX Rider Dakota Roche is posted up at home in Southern California and all set to teach you his secret dinner recipe.
Dakota Roche put his Signature Dak Pegs to work for his latest Signature Series part. With Dak's everlasting work ethic and hunger for new spots, you know you're in for a treat. Click play and watch as Dak shreds through sunny southern California.
Take Five, a Cinema BMX series. This is your chance to ask the team what makes them tick. Your favorite Cinema riders will Take 5 of your questions and share their insights right from the directors chair! For the third instalment, we caught up with Dakota Roche in Detroit, Michigan right in the middle of our Motor City Cinema trip. Press play to hear his responses to 5 select fan questions.
Iconic BMX street rider Dakota Roche sits down with Scotty Cranmer to discuss his roots, inspirations, motivation, career highlights, and much more.
We've got Double Dak for you today! To go with the online release of his incredible CULT 'It's Later Than You Think' section, we've also got a sick behind the scenes chat with Dakota about the effort, search, passion and prep that goes into filming that goes into every one of his DVD parts. Know-how from one of the masters of the video section.
The street powerhouse that is Dakota Roche is a video part machine - each time giving us the goods in epic proportions. His latest endeavour for the latest Cult Crew DVD, 'It's Later Than You Think' is another gem to his catalogue of mind-blowing sections. Sit back and enjoy 6 minutes from one of Cali's finest exports.
Client: Vans
Director: Justin Kosman
DP: Justin Kosman/Kyle Cowling
Color: Chop Shop
Talent: Dakota Roche
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