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80's BMX Freestyle Tribute When We Were Young. Includes Ron Wilkerson clips from Slagharen.

Eddie Roman has, coincidently, made a few appearances online over the last month or so. We started this interview in early December, and had to come back for another sit down in early Jan.

We are so stoked to share this! We found and got the first ever S&M frame made! 001 made by Cook Brothers! And we owe it all to Peter Frampton, hahaha. Could been but not for sure, first S&M forks and slam bars! But they are early ones! Along with a super early S&M jersey and pair of S&M Dyno pants

These are 8mm movies shot by my uncle Jon Cobin of me (Matt Macarewich) and my little brother Trevor along with my racing friends from Capistrano Beach, Ca. racing BMX at Escape Country (aka Robinson Ranch) in 1974 and 75. Robinson Ranch is now part of Rancho Santa Margarita. We are wearing red with white sleeve jerseys as part of Paul's Schwinn BMX race team which was based in San Clemente, Ca.

This tape is almost pushing 33 years old at the time of this upload. The audio and visual is not perfect. This video gives plenty helpful tips to improve your racing. I do not own any rights to this video, and nor do I make any profit from it. It is posted solely to persevere the history of the sport.

In this episode of the Super Rad BMX Podcast, host Brad Fanshaw dives deep into the world of BMX with three incredible interviews!

The ORIGINAL BMX bike? Gary Littlejohn was one of the first people to produce a bicycle made specifically for BMX. Before his creation it was mainly kids modifying stingrays. His story is an interesting one of a guy who was creative and loved creating.

Eddie Fiola, often referred to as the “King of the Skateparks,” is a legendary BMX freestyle rider who emerged as one of the sport’s most iconic figures in the 1980s. Known for his innovative style, fluid tricks, and groundbreaking approach to BMX riding, Fiola played a pivotal role in shaping the early landscape of freestyle BMX.

The legends of BMX came together for an unforgettable event! Eddie Fiola, the “King of the Skateparks,” joined countless BMX influencers and racers to celebrate the release of Birth of the Freestyle Movement. From the mastermind behind Freestyle Magazine, Bob Osborn, and his iconic staff, to creative powerhouses Jeff Tremaine and Spike Jonze, the evening was packed with inspiration, nostalgia, and the pioneers who shaped BMX freestyle.

The dust has settled on an amazing day of BMX History celebration in Laguna Beach, and the remaining book inventory is open for sale. In addition, we offer the final inventory of the custom collaboration Vans - a shoe package - The BMX Wafflecup slipon featuring Bob Haro and Bob Morales - at an excellent $ rate.

USA shipping is FREE on all items - and everything ships from inventory.

For overseas customers, we are negotiating distribution options with sources in the UK, Germany, and Australia. Because the book weighs a hefty 7 lbs, shipping outside the United States is expensive.