Rider Pofile: Tom dugan

Tom Dugan is freestyle BMX rider known for going huge and pushing whats possible on a bike. He's probably my favorite rider for his unique style of riding, dressing, and viewing the world.

BIO
Tom grew up in a small suburban town, where one day stumbled upon a little bike jump in someones yard a few blocks from his house, after riding this little jump on an old crappy bike, he was hooked and from there he proggressed to pro level and picked up some of the largest sponsors in the BMX world such as Etnies, Rockstar Energy drink, and FIT bike co.

HOME
Dugan currently resides in Austin Texas, as the riding there is very good when it's not too hot. He has one of the coolest backyards a BMX enthusiast could ask for. He has constructed huge quarter pipes, jumps and drops off of his own roof. It's a really unique setup and his favorite place to ride. A lot of pro level riders live in Austin, so large group sessions between Tom and local shredders will go down in his backyard.

Big ramps and quarters make the backyard a quick way to progress

ACHIVEMENTS

Tom is known for his massive airs, which is when the rider jumps out of a quarter pipe or skatepark bowl and then turning in the air to land back in the bowl or quarter. Not only has he set the record on the mega ramp at 26 feet from coping, but he has won many competetions for highest air, such as X games. Keep in mind 26 feet is the measurement from coping, the coping is 28 feet from the bottom of the transition, so he is actually 54 feet off of the ground. 

Dugan continues to ride and push the limits of riding and the creativity that is vital to BMX riding.