BMX Beat was the world's first-ever BMX Freestyle TV show broadcast on ITV from 1984 to 1988. Hosted by Andy Ruffell and various co-hosts including Gaz Top (Gareth Jones), Alistair Pirrie and Ron Stebbene the show was broadcast Saturday mornings for 6 weeks.
Featuring UK Stars Neil Ruffell RIP, Craig Campbell, Carlo Griggs, Billy Stupple, Stuart Pepe Winder, Mason Smith, Lee Reynolds, Dave Young, and many more. It was one of the most popular shows on UK TV. Filmed in Carlisle at Border TVs Car Park (mostly).
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.