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When Pieter Does was going to San Diego we asked him to shoot some pictures of the BMX Hall Of Fame at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista. Pieter delivered with a whole bunch of photos of old school BMX memorabilia. It has stuff to drool over, stuff you forgot about, it pays respect to the BMX Hall Of Fame members (his dad included) and much more. Here's part one of the photos. Check 1-2.

In school I was never really interested in history lessons. It was a thing of the past, a past I didn't experience. But when it comes down to BMX, it's a different story. Tioga just put up a catalog from 1980 (or around that time) and it's got a few interesting bits in it. First of all, their Rhino frames had double butted Cr-Mo tubes (in 1980 already folks!), they had super light tubes, awesome Competition tires and also they had DX pedals listed in THEIR catalog. Made by Tioga? Anyone?

"Radical" Ron Wilkerson, "Fly’n" Brian Blyther and Dave "Gumby" Nourie with special guest Mike Dominguez are going to do it again. The King of Mic will be Kevin Martin and Bob Haro, the founder and father of Freestyle not to mention the man behind creating this amazing team back in 1985, will be joining the festivities. Free Bike Jam for all ages. Nourie’s Show – Flatland show with a bit of history Raffle – everyone who attends gets a free raffle ticket. Lots of prices, bike accessories, gift certificates and much more. There will also be Drag Races – A long time history of Bike It and in memory of Jim Berkman – one of the original creators of this event Show and Shine Classic BMX Bikes KB’s Crazy and Unique Bikes to test ride and play on Haro 25th Anniversary Show 1985 – 2010.

Come see some of the pioneers of the sport of Freestyle perform a quarter of a decade later. Food, Music, Food Vendors, good times and much much more….

This year is the 12th Annual Bike It here in Ashland Oregon, August 14th. This event is especially exciting for me because I have invited the Haro Team that I toured with to perform a 25th anniversary Haro Show. Bob Haro will be at this year's event, the man who sponsored me way back when and gave me one of the greatest opportunities of my life that sent me around the world performing shows and doing what I love for many years. I would like to invite you all to attend this significant event. This is a dream come true for me, a way to show my appreciation to the people that have made such an impact on my life. I am really looking forward to bringing a bite of my history, the sports history and some of my most influential people in my life to Ashland for a great time.

Donations are welcome and appreciated. The estimate cost to put on this event is $5,000 with flights, hotels, rental equipment etc.

Our initial response from the community has been great! Thanks to the following: Bear Creek Bicycles, Get n' Gear, Art Fx, Cycle Sport, 

Not to be missed this one. If you expereinced the HARO Freestyle show at the World's in Cologne, you know how good it was. Here are the details;
-Bike It 2010
-Ashland, OR
-Saturday, August 14th 10a-7pm
Come see one of the greatest Freestyle Teams of all times performing at Bike-It on their original 80’s Bikes, Ramps and Outfit. Come and celebrate the 25th anniversary this summer.

The Days Festivities:
Bike-It and Ashland welcomes the World Renowned “HARO FREESTYLE TEAM” for the 80’s Radical Ron Wilkerson, Fly’n Brian Blyther and Dave Gumby Nourie with special guest Mike Dominguez The King of Mic will be Kevin Martin

The father of Freestyle Bob Haro is coming over too.

Last year Steve Swope organized an old school BMX reunion at Woodward West. It was an amazing time. So amazing that people forced him to do another one. And it's coming. Here's Steve's info on the 2nd Old School BMX Reunion. Beware: Invite Only.
Dates: Friday, April 2nd - Sunday, April 4th
Where: Woodward West, Stallion Springs, CA
Who: Riders must be 32+ years of age, attending riders kids*, spouse, girlfriends, lady friends are welcome and exempt from