The individuals who started races and freestyle contests themselves. It is the individualism and self-expression of these riders that makes the sport's history, and this film, so unique. With people like Scot Breithaupt who started the first organized races in Long Beach in 1970, to Bob Haro, who pioneered BMX Freestyle riding, and created the first BMX freestyle bike, to Mat Hoffman, who’s personal sacrifices helped propel BMX stunt riding into the spotlight. These are some of the people who helped make BMX such a unique subculture.
Photo: Andres Harambour
Look at these trails, they look pretty good. December 3rd will see some action on these Tschugg built trails in Germany. The jam starts at 11am and ends at sunset which is probably around 5pm these days. Directions: A96 Memmingen - Lindau, Exit 32 Wangen Ravensburg. It's under a bridge. The flyer states it's for Bike Freaks and beginners and Mama Tschugg is cooking the food with Red Bull taking care of the drinks and music. This might actually be the last outdoor session of the year in Germany.
-We are going to open a shop in Cologne! Together with from Janoschs bmx shop. That should be open sometime in January and everyone should feel free to call by.
Chad: "We are trying to get a name for this line. If you have any ideas, lettuce know. This phone line is open 24 hours a day. There is a 30 second time limit. So all you babble mouths are going to get cut off, or your gonna have to speed it up a bit. Tell us a story, say a joke, sing a song, make some animal noises, Whatever you feel you need to get off your chest. We are a help line. We’re here for you."
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.
