Dennis Langlais

Dennis Langlais emerged from the New England freestyle scene in the early 1980s as one of the East Coast's most respected flatland riders. As a core member of the Mountain Dew GT Trick Team alongside Chris Lashua and Gregg Macomber from 1983 to 1985, he helped pioneer freestyle BMX in the region during the AFA era. Langlais competed at major contests including the 1985 AFA Masters in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, the 1987 BMX Beat World Championships, and the 1988 AFA Masters in Austin, where he shared the stage with legends like Dennis McCoy and Rick Moliterno. His performances during this period—caught on video in Freestylin' USA 1988 and the King of Flatland series—showcased his technical command of flatland tricks and aerials that earned him recognition across the tight-knit freestyle brotherhood. Beyond competition, Langlais shaped the infrastructure of Northeast BMX by co-founding the East Coast Wheels Team with Darren Prescott, a partnership that helped establish one of the region's most prominent freestyle organizations. He began his sponsorship journey over three decades ago with Haro Bikes, a relationship that has endured through the decades and cemented his status as someone who never stopped riding. His legacy as "the legend that never stopped" reflects both his longevity in the sport and his commitment to the BMX community long after his competitive peak. Today, Langlais channels that same relentless spirit into entrepreneurship and content creation through his Five Minute Bark podcast and Codie Dog Interactive platform, bringing the old-school BMX perspective to new audiences. He remains connected to the original crew—staying in touch with pioneers like Woody Itson—and continues to represent the golden age of New England freestyle as a living bridge between the sport's formative years and its modern evolution.