BdJ
The Timo jam officially started because Timo van Lierop and the Aarle-Rixtel were missing a jam around the month of October. Especially during the one week school holiday at this time of the year there was nothing going on. Timo changed that with the "Timo Jam" and this year was already the 3rd edition. It isn't safe to say that BMX is booming in Aarle-Rixtel but it sure is alive. It showed at the Timo Jam where mostly locals showed up for a session on the ramp. Even the mayor showed up who must have been surprised seeing spooks, Santa Claus, skeletons and punks riding the green ramp. Prizes were gathered from several sponsors to give out to whoever did something good, or good enough to pick up a prize. It looked like everyone who even hit the ramp went home with a BMX magazine, a Snafu part, Vans hat, shoes or buttons or whatever was available. Paul's old ghetto blaster took care of the sounds and the megaphone was the microphone. Aarle-Rixtel style. It seems like bad weather forecasts don't count for Ale Blie, it was dry and even sunny most of the day. Another fun day on the BMX. That's what mattered. BdJ
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.