Ricardo Laguna | Professional BMX Rider | Vegas Circle Podcast | S: 3 - Ep: 80
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Paki & Chris invite Professional BMX Rider, Television Personality and Real Estate Investor (Mr. Ricardo Laguna ) @ricardo_laguna to join the CIRCLE for Episode 80.
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Ricardo was born and raised in La Paz, Mexico and moved with his family to Las Vegas at the age of 13. Growing up in a rough neighborhood, Ricardo’s passion for BMX riding was fostered during his high school years. He signed on as a professional athlete at the age of 18 and won the "King of Dirt" competition, making him the #1 Latin and South American Dirt Jumper in the world. Ricardo is a frequent competitor in major tournaments, including: The Dew Action Sports Tour, Gravity Games, Nokia Fise, and BMX Masters among others. He has performed in shows worldwide and has hosted his own Action Sports and Music Festival in Las Vegas for the past 11 years called "The Ricardo Laguna BMX Dirt Challenge" at Extreme Thing.
Outside of his BMX career, Ricardo started investing in the Las Vegas real estate market in 2003. He has also been recognized as an accomplished sportscaster, including being the first Spanish-speaking announcer at the X-Games. Ricardo has been featured in numerous magazines and television shows and in March 2012, Ricardo premiered in The Ricardo Laguna Project, on MTV Tr3s and MTV Latin America – a reality series that offers a glimpse into Ricardo’s multifaceted life.
Ricardo is active in the Las Vegas community through his work with numerous charitable organizations with a special emphasis on promoting bike helmet safety. He is also the co-founder of Celebrando HispanicFest, an annual cultural event held in Las Vegas.
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