He’s still riding at a high level and been through every bmx period since then and remained relevant to this day. We get into almost all of it in this one, drawing influence from the street skaters of that era, around Hollywood and LA area. Looking at BMX from a different angle to most others at that time. Various sponsor changes and challenges, including some very interesting ideals and views on how Mike see’s certain aspects of BMX, and some of his ‘rules’. Being the first BMX rider on Etnies and getting the Etnies BMX programme going, the story behind making the BMX signature shoe series with Joe Rich and Taj. His short lived clothing co Exhibit and his even shorter lived BMX co ‘Citizen’. Backflipping helicopters and early mega ramp records. Right up to appearing in Marvel films as as Ant Man. Theres a lot of views in this one that will polarise some people out there, but its all coming from an educated place, and definitely will make you think.
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Riders mentioned:
Brian Castillo
James Shepherd
Dennis McCoy
Mat Hoffman
Nate Wessel
Joe Rich
Taj Mihellich
Sandy Carson
Dave Clymer
Stuart King
Ian Morris
Chris Moeller
Morgan Wade
Mike Griffin
Dave Parrick
Nate Hanson
Keith Treanor
Dave Osato
Jay Miron
John Povah
Dave Clymer
Luc-e
Pat Miller
Ron Wilkerson
Dave Friemuth
Maurice Meyer
Skateboarders:
Jeremy Wray
Jonas Wray
Tony Hawk
Jason Ellis
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.