In 1992, a DIY BMX revolution was started by one kid looking for a place to ride. By 2002 it was a world-wide mecca for the BMX scene.
Welcome to the story of '9th Street.'
In 1992, the 900 block of W. 9th Street in downtown Austin, Texas, was an overgrown city park with seemingly nothing to offer. A lone BMXer shaped a single pile of dirt into a small jump, and unbeknownst to him a DIY BMX movement was started.
2nd Annual 9TH Street KIDS Pumptrack Race.
9th St BMX Dirt spot...a magical place in the center of downtown Austin, Texas.
9th Street Bike Park with Chase Hawk and Cam McCaul | Locals. Pro Rider Chase Hawk, introduces Cam McCaul to the 9th Street bike park which has been around for 25 years.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.