Afterwards the Almost Pro class is held and these guys went for broke as well. Joe Chernoff was trying some sort of 1 handed 360 bar spin and reaped the soul of a Canon camera flash as well. Tailwhips , footjam whips , turndowns a-go-go.
When the Pro class hit the park everyone went nuts. These guys put on a show and everyone rode to their limits. Someone got local rider Thomas Raes full of cheap beer and on the mic which added some colour to the proceedings.
When it rains (does it ever in Sunny California?), the flatland jam will be held the next day. The folks at Intrikat are behind this one so you know it's legit.
When the waves don't show up, meet at the Wilson Public Courts. The address is: Wilson High School, 9th street & Bennett, Long Beach, CA 90804. Don't forget to raise your laidback seatpost, put your bars in Chicago mode and bring the Simple Green for the Skyway rims.
*After party at Broke Ass Cantina, 7th & Pine
“The ABA experimented in 2006 by offering several national events as live simulcast on our website, it provided our members with an exciting way to view the races they could not attend. We have taken many bold steps recently to bring BMX to the forefront of action sports. Teaming with Tim Lillethorup will provide more exposure for the sport and more fun for all BMX enthusiasts!”, says Clayton John, ABA President.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.
