In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro

Ryan Nyquist grew up in California riding bikes and doing trikes with his brother. What started out as a hobby became a profession when he left college and turned pro in 1995. He competed in his first X Games in 1996 and would rise to the top of the sport soon after. He moved to Greenville, NC where he lived with, and competed against, BMX legend Dave Mirra. Known for his bar spin variations, Nyquist won 16 medals at the X Games including 4 gold medals. In addition to BMX, Nyquist also competed in freeride and slopestyle mountain biking. He was inducted into the National BMX Hall of Fame in 2023. From competing to coaching, Nyquist is the head coach of Team USA’s Olympic BMX Freestyle Team leading them in Tokyo, Paris and again in his home state for the 2028 LA Olympics. Now living in Wilmington, NC, Nyquist tells us about becoming one of the bests along with what he learned from the late Dave Mirra. He also takes us through several high moments along with several of the worst crashes he’s endured. Plus, he describes the business he runs with his wife and the love for BMX that his son shares with him. In the Front Row with Mike Vaccaro is your front row seat to one-on-one conversations with sports figures. Each episode we go beyond the bio and hear about the stories that made headlines. Our guests are hall of famers, gold medalists, record holders, trailblazers and more. We cover all sports and all eras to bring you amazing guests with incredible accounts of the moments that made them the athlete and person they are today. Join us as our guests share memories of their best, and worst, moments of their journey in sports and in life.