Name: Dwayne Taylor

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Age: 32

Home Town: Gilroy, CA.

Years Racing: 15

Sponsors: DC Shoes, Specialized, Shimano, Sun Rengle’, Sharp, Oakley, and Maxxis

Titles: (Cruser and Class) 8 CA State Tiles, 5 Presidents Cups, 2 US Open Titles, 3 NBL National Tiles

What would be a normal day for Dwayne Taylor?: Wake up around 8, go in to the office around 9:30, hit up the Go Cart Track for the lunch special, drive home about 5, do some home work, meet up with Robbie, Ronny, Aaron, or Corey and get some riding in. That’s a day when I’m not on the road either going to events, or to work with the riders.

How is it working for DC Shoes?: Man It’s the best, every on there is super pro and the best at what they do. DC is one of the few companies that truly believes in BMX.. And they brought me in to Make it even better.. DC believes in me, and you cant ask for more than that from the company you work for.

If someone were wanting to get sponsord by DC what would they have to do?: Be well rounded. Any one can kick ass on the track or at contests, you need to be an awesome person on and off the track. So be on your toes, “I’m always looking for that someone special to add to the DC dream team..”

Is DC planning on making a clip shoe sometime in the future?: NO... The companies that make them do a good job and there are hundreds of different ones out there. We want to stay focused and make the best shoes we know how to.

Favorite thing about working for DC?: I get to support the best riders in the world!

What all do you do for DC?: I deal with BMX athletes, and events. From contracts, Photo shoots, Video shoots, Road Trips with riders to putting on and sponsoring events (Races, shows, charity events, after parties, ect.). Basically anything you see with DC on it, I have something to do with it.

If someone were wanting to purchase DC product where and how could they do that?: There are a number of retailers, but they can always find the latest and greatest products on www.dcshoes.com on the online store.

Why dont you race anymore... do you plan on hitting any races this year?: What?? I still race!! I know it can seem that way. But I have just been real busy with school, work, and fighting off injuries, the last 2 years. I’m planning on getting back into action next year. I still have great support from my sponsors and I am gong to do my best to give them back some good results for there support. I still ride whenever I get a chance.. Look out ill sneak up on you when your not looking. I am planning on going to Vegas first, but if im not feeling good enough Prunedale for sure..

Do you still ride at all?: Yea! I ride whenever I can and what ever I can. Street, Parks, Trails, Moto. I haven’t been to any tracks since I’ve been down south.

How was the DC Sprint Trials at Stumpy's house?: Man it was awesome! The weather got shady, but we had the track covered, it was almost too dry I actually thought about watering it. The racing was amazing, it came down to the wire. Stumpy only won by 0.02 of a second. It was incredible you can see the video at:
http://www.bmxnews.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=203.

If someone was to come up to you that didn't race BMX and asked you about it... what would you say?: I would just have to break it down for them. And say it was an action packed event. It had a good feel, and every one had a good time!

What do you like better... Nor Cal or So Cal?: Nor Cal!!! People from Nor Cal are a little different, but most of the So Cal people are the same.

What do you do for training?: Ride a lot.. When im on top of my game I have at least an hour a day, mixed in with a little gym work.. But I have a great natural ability (ha ha ha ha ha ha ha!!).

Name your favorite pros: Race- Randy Stumpfhauser, Robbie Miranda, Matt Polkamp, Travis Turrison, John Purse, Christophe Leveque, Craig Reynolds, Mike Day, Todd Lyons, Billy Au, Ryan Birk, Nate Berkheimer,

Favorite food?: Pizza

Favorite Drink?: Cool aid, I can drink it all day long..

Personal Hero?: My Grand Father.. He always made it happen even when it looked impossible.. I try and live my life with his attitude.

What was the last thing you bought?: A Technic CD turn table

Name Game:

Robbie Miranda: Eternal. One of the most well rounded riders on the planet.

Matt Polkamp: Under rated. Horse power for days! Can win on any weekend.

Mike Day: Skills for days.. Filled the shoes Brian Foster left in racing.

Nate Berkheimer: Waiting to blossom. He is good, and going to get better.

Randy Stumphauser: Heart! He is BMX Racing. But he also can surprise you on whatever terrain he sets his bike on. Surly going to be the one to beat for a while.

Robert Dewilde: Awesome! A great guy on and off the track.. Super fast. Never count him out.

Bubba Harris: I don’t really know him (since I don’t race ABA), but from what I read he is a great rider and champion for sure..

Joey Bradford: Amazing! I picked him up before anyone really new the potential I saw in him. He is going to be one of the great ones, especially once he learns how to ride in flat peddles (sorry man I had to keep it real)ha ha.

Goals: Just to Graduate (in 12 months) from College, and keep doing my job to my best ability. And to ride a lot more..

Thanks: I want to thank DC for giving me this amazing opportunity, Robbie Miranda for helping me in the transition, Aaron Cooke, Bertha and Glenn Cooke, The DTR Team, Ryan Garcia, Robert Campbell, Ryan Birk, Decon James, Chad Roberts, Chad Kady, Jim Mary Joey And Jimmy Garcia, Prundale BMX, DJ Speed, LudaChris, The Wu-Tang, “G”, Corey Bohan, Chris Doyle, Rony Chalk, Dave Mirra, Collin Winkelann, James Aires, Steve Buddendeck, Adam Booth, Mark Losey, Rick Moliterno and the SBC, Sharp Sprockets, Shimano, Sun Rengle’, Profile, Specialized, Maxxis, and God!