Dan “Run DMC” McCoy

Take A Seat

In this episode Cameron and James invite Dan McCoy to take a seat with them.

Pre-injury Dan was regarded as one of the worlds best super and motocross riders. He travelled the globe competing in the most illustrious races such as San Diego monster energy AMA finishing with world rankings as high as 15.

In 2016 during the second round of the trans-Moto Supercross series Dan had an accident that resulted in him sustaining a spinal-cord injury at T11/12. Following weeks of hospitalisation in Scotland Dan was able to fly home to Australia thanks to major fundraising by friends, family, and fellow riders Robbie Madison, Glenn Kearney, Jay and Ryan Marmont.

Dan has mentioned has maintained his passion for sport and riding, thriving every day. he has been given the first motocross Australia riding license for someone with an injury or disability. This allows him to ride on motorcross Australia tracks and has opened the door for fellow riders with an injury or disability to participate in the sport they love. Dan has also begun adaptive downhill mountain biking winning the Crankworx Rotorua and gaining silver in the Fox US open.

With his equipment modifications Dan has been able to compete at the highest levels of both open class and adaptive sports. He encourages everyone to participate in the sports they love irrespective of their barriers as everything is adaptive or someone is willing to help you achieve your goals.

Dans young family has been there every step of the way with him encouraging his son and daughter to have the confidence to anything they set their minds to.

His Aussie feel good stories warm your heart and provide a great laugh.

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This podcast is proudly sponsored by Suncoast Spinners a Wheelchair based sporting club.

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