X Games gold medalist Kevin Peraza opens up about growing up Mexican American, his dad's sacrifice to give him a shot at BMX, and winning medals in 3 different disciplines. From backyard ramps built by his father — a welder and mechanic from Hermosillo — to standing on top of the X Games podium, this is one of the most powerful stories we've told.
This is Kevin’s story. Gypsy Gang, enjoy this chapter of the podcast and be sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:01:34 Welcome Kevin Peraza to the podcast
00:03:03 Kevin Peraza's Story
00:14:34 Kevin's Peraza's Mexican American Heritage
00:21:52 The Influence of Kevin's Dad
00:34:01 When Kevin Realized He Could Go Pro
00:48:29 Breakthrough Moment
01:04:43 Kevin Peraza's Riding Style
01:13:52 Chris Joslin Tre' Flips down El Toro
01:21:11 Failing and Trying Again
01:25:22 Kevin Peraza - CON TODO - VANS BMX
01:40:50 Being in a Monster Energy Ad with Lewis Hamilton
01:43:50 Competing in the Free Flow Tour
01:48:49 The Hardest BMX Trick to Learn
01:51:06 What Made Pat Casey So Special
01:57:18 First X Games Appearance
02:04:47 Kevin's Career Turning Point
02:14:09 The Feeling of Winning X Games Gold
02:15:26 Kevin Peraza's First Park Win
02:20:47 Winning a n X Games Medal in 3 Disciplines
02:33:47 Pat Casey's Impact on the Action Sports Community
02:38:28 X Games Osaka BMX Park Best Trick
02:48:29 Power of Visualization
02:53:24 Be Kind to Yourself
03:01:54 Respect to Supercross Riders
03:05:47 Kevin Peraza's 2026 Goals
03:10:19 Closing
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