46. Kyle asks Linda Leary - “In many instances, I see that the vast majority of his supporters are women and I have heard wonderful things about Harry with children as well. Yet I see so many ‘Scary Leary’ stories from people who are outsiders in my opinion. How is that true? That it seems as if so many of the women in his inner circle whole-heartedly support him - still. Even Jami [his ex-wife]?”

Linda shares that Jami is “a great gal” and still supports Harry. Linda considers Jami her sister because, well - she was married to Harry Leary. She acknowledges that some women would disagree with my statement but he was a kind person - which came out in children, dogs, and women - not so much in the male population because he was so competitive.

Kyle chimes in - "Exactly, he was the Alpha right?”

Linda further reflects than when you are that competitive and constantly winning, you will have haters. 

There were men who stuck by Harry’s side, for example Edward King, Clint Miller, and Greg Mathias. Greg cherishes the kindness that Harry showed Greg.

Linda can be quoted as saying - “There was a kindness to Harry that a lot of people never saw.”

With regards to how women generally felt about him - he was very open and could easily talk with women more than most men.

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

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