43. Linda Leary Taylor would like to do something in Harry Leary’s name and memory to help other people with CTE. She is unsure of the path forward with that still, but it is a dream she has. Particularly within the BMX world. She shares that she believes there are others out there who have no clue about why they are feeling the way they are. Are they crazy? No. CTE stands for Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy is it is a progressive degenerative brain disease caused by repeated head injuries - such as concussions. It leads to the death of nerve cells in the brain and is characterized by a buildup of tau protein, which is also found in Alzheimer's disease. We invite you to listen to our recent conversation about BMX legend Harry Leary with one of his sisters, Linda Leary Taylor, while walking over the London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, AZ. Full length recording: https://youtu.be/2EWCctB6bss?si=2t9LeqBREodkMTzO Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fireside-bmx-chat-a-fireside-chat-with-about-bmx/id1848602330 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/50iXYKiNPlsvM47ZPZL1Fi?si=32d2476edc7b45c0 iHeartRadio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-fireside-bmx-chat-a-firesi-302694528 πŸ“š About Lititz BMX Lititz BMX is an independent BMX preservation project dedicated to documenting and preserving the people, bikes, artifacts, race history, and stories that shaped the sport. What began as a private collection has grown into an expanding digital archive featuring hundreds of artifacts, rider profiles, interviews, educational resources, and historical research spanning BMX’s earliest days through today. Every artifact tells a story. Every rider leaves a legacy. Every piece of BMX history deserves to be preserved. Each recording helps preserve BMX history by documenting the people, artifacts, and stories that might otherwise be lost to time. πŸ”— Discover More in the Archive This recording is one chapter in the story of the Lititz BMX Archive. Whether you're researching BMX history, rediscovering a favorite rider, or exploring the stories behind the artifacts, there's always something new waiting in the archive. 🏁 Explore Lititz BMX https://www.lititzbmx.com πŸ“š Explore the Complete Archive https://sites.google.com/view/lititzbmxinventorylist/ ⭐ Featured Archive Highlights πŸ”Ή Campaigns - #RebuildRadicalRick https://sites.google.com/view/lititzbmxinventorylist/campaigns/rebuild-radical-rick-campaigns πŸ”Ή Musicians Who Ride - Dimebag Darrell https://sites.google.com/view/lititzbmxinventorylist/in-entertainment/musicians-who-bmx-or-ride/dimebag-darrell-musicians πŸ”Ή International BMX History – The Netherlands https://sites.google.com/view/lititzbmxinventorylist/international-bmx-history/the-netherlands-international-bmx-history 🚲 🚲 Support the Archive The Lititz BMX Archive is independently developed and maintained. Sharing recordings, identifying artifacts, contributing historical information, and connecting riders with the archive are some of the best ways to help preserve BMX history. β€’ Museum-quality BMX artifacts β€’ BMX team and manufacturer history β€’ Vintage BMX memorabilia and catalogs β€’ International BMX history β€’ Educational resources and historical research β€’ Original photographs, videos, and documents β€’ Original Lititz BMX media productions β€’ Restoration projects and behind-the-scenes stories New artifacts, rider profiles, interviews, and historical resources are added regularly as the Lititz BMX Archive continues to grow. #firesidebmxchat #bmxlife #bmxstreet #bmxracing #bmxisfun #70sbmx #80sbmx #90sbmx #00sbmx #bmxmuseum #bmxhistory #newmuseum #podcast #podcastclips