One for the locals and travelers coming into town early, on Thursday, the day prior to the Birth of the BMX Freestyle Movement Book Launch, our host Rivian will screen the movie Rad in the main auditorium of their South coast Theater. Details are as follows…
Rivian Presents: RAD
Join us at Rivian South Coast Theater for a screening of RAD on Thursday, January 16th.
RAD
If you're looking for a feel-good, nostalgia-packed film with a dose of high-energy BMX action, "RAD'' is an absolute must-watch. Even if you didn't experience the 80s firsthand, "RAD'' is a thrilling and heartwarming journey that transcends generations.
Doors 6:30 pm
Film 7:00 pm
RSVP here: Rivian Presents: RAD
Parking Information at Rivian South Coast Theater
Downtown Laguna offers paid parking around the corner. There's also plenty of bike parking available if you'd like to roll up on two wheels.
The 1980's was such an important time in BMX history where freestyle was born and transformed into a culture that has lived on ever since! Today we are going over the most influential riders from the 1980's as "Fish" our favorite old school BMX historian gives us insight and knowledge about these BMX legends including Eddie Fiola, Mike Dominguez, Brian Blyther, Ron Wilkerson, RL Osborn, Mike Buff, Dennis "DMC" McCoy, Dave Nourie, Kevin Jones, Martin Aparilo, Mat Hoffman and more!
The Birth of the BMX Freestyle Movement Global Edition book launch and history celebration will be held on January 17th, 2025, at Rivian South Coast Theater in Laguna Beach, California. The Rivian Electric Vehicle Company will host us at its refurbished and iconic South Coast Theater on PCH in Laguna Beach. The Vans shoe company will also support the event. We have an incredible venue and a unique opportunity to unite the deep-rooted BMX community, which spans 50 years, in a way that hasn't been done before and may not happen again. The event will offer unlimited food and beverages, along with opportunities to meet and greet a large group of the books contributors. Registration to attend is mandatory due to limited space, and we expect spots to fill up quickly. Please note that registration on the day of the event will not be available. Let's kick off 2025 with something exciting to enjoy and anticipate!
This event will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to celebrate the phenomenal story and culture of BMX Freestyle among legends and fans in a beautiful venue right in the heartland of the BMX story.
During the evening, we will celebrate Wizard Publications founder Bob Osborn, our Guest of Honor, for his deep contributions to BMX Culture.
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The Redline Vintage 401 Series Flight Crank 50th Anniversary Release. We are excited to announce the release of our custom 50th Anniversary Redline Vintage 401 Flight Crankset, just in time for this major milestone in the brand's history. As many of you know from following our channels, we have faced numerous challenges in producing this product in today's landscape, especially without existing tooling and fixtures. Still, our commitment to filling the void in the vintage BMX market for a high-quality and authentic reissue of this stellar crank has remained rock solid. The Redline single pinch full Chromoly 401 Series Flight crank continues its legacy, and this limited edition 50th Anniversary set is truly a gem.
The Redline Vintage GHOST Forklifter number plate and a batch of our beautiful Redline Vintage Forklifter Handlebars are the first of a series of products we have manufactured and will offer from in-stock inventory. These products are produced, packaged, and ready to ship. The Ghost plate is molded from high-quality clear resin in our authentic Forklifter mold dimensionally produced from a surviving era Plate. This new transparent version also includes countersunk fixing bosses and stainless mounting hardware, so when you install, you can apply decals without large unsightly washers and screw heads getting in the way. In addition, we produced a series of die-cut REDLINE transfer
Get a behind the scenes tour of my garage that I converted into a BMX shop featuring my entire vintage GT collection, future builds, and find out what garage cabinets, lighting, and flooring I have installed. This one is RAD!
One of the unsung heroes of BMX. Today we are taking a quick look at one of the unsung heroes of BMX. This man had his hand in so many early BMX companies including SE Bicycles, Dan Gurney BMX, Dirt Masters, and so many more. His name was never at the forefront of these companies but is influence is still felt to this day.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.