Andy Ruffell hosted BMX Beat for 7 series (42 episodes) on ITV, but hidden in plain site was the 'Ruffell Hop Drop'.
Tim march on John Cravens News Round 1984. Originally known as John Craven's Newsround, it was mostly presented by John Craven between 4 April 1972 and 22 June 1989. Originally, stand-in presenters, such as Richard Whitmore, came from the main BBC News bulletins and Huw Edwards presented in 2005.
1° STU THOMSEN 2° GREG HILL 3° HARRY LEARY
BMX On TV | Earls Court Race | Sue Jarvis 1983. In the 1980's BMX was growing fast and UK TV shows were featuring BMX riders left and right. So much different than today but these TV shows were important to the growth of BMX in the UK and from 1980 to 1985 BMX ruled in the UK!
Classic clip of Neil Ruffell in the early days of his riding career!
My short edit from the BMX Worlds in Cologne 2000.
BMX Beat was a popular BMX Freestyle TV show broadcast on the UK's main commercial channel, ITV between 1984 - 1987 on Saturday mornings. Hosted by Andy Ruffell and various co-hosts including Gaz Top (Gareth Jones), Alistair Pirrie and Ron Stebbene.
Built up this beautiful Hutch Pro Racer from the early 80's with tons of nice parts!
Fulll compilation of all the heats & final of the Kelloggs BMX freestyle comp 1985.. The Kellogg's BMX Championship was a hugely popular TV Series hosted by Mick Brown and Andy Ruffell. The show was broadcast on the UKs Channel 4 in 1984 and 1985.
Easter 1987 BMX session at Livingston Skatepark. Riding at Livi in 1987 from Junior, Scott Carroll, Scott McNicol and David Frame.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.