1985 AFA Masters Fitchburg Jeff Larson Pro Ramps - Old School BMX Freestyle by Grass Roots Freestyle
Jeff Larson was one rider that most have never heard of from the old school. In 1985 he came into the pro ramp class with a bang. This is a pro ramp run that was like nothing else in that time frame.
The grassroots of BMX Freestyle in the 1980s in New England. Before the sport exploded onto the mainstream with the X Games and Dew Tour, there were pockets of kids around the world creating a foundation for what has become Action Sports.
MIke Dominguez still has it in this. It definitely looks like he filmed this all in a day, but he still has that pump. Mike looks like he maybe had gotten in a fight the night before because he has a black eye, but by the looks of him in this video, I'm sure he is the one that came out on top!
A scene from the documentary "A Wicked Ride".
Crupi has a long and proud history in the world of BMX Racing. Don Crupi, father of famous Factory Free Agent rider Ryan "Snoopy" Crupi started the company in 1982. All of Crupi's original products were well thought out and CNC machined in Arcadia, California. Today, Crupi is located in Northern Nevada near Lake Tahoe but our traditions live on! Along with years of new and updated racing products, replacement parts for many of our original products are still available! So this is for you; our Vintage BMX friends.
Available Crupi parts:
A session at Posh trails from late October possibly Halloween weekend or the week after in early November of 1995. A pretty good turnout this day with a good mix of riders, Stuart King was here at this time, staying at the SuperDome.
1980 ABA Fall National aka SE Narler National.
In this video Stu teaches you the do’s and don’ts of jumping a BMX bike. This clip is from the VHS video “Totally Awesome BMX”. The video was released in 1987 to give tips to new and old riders alike.
Raleigh Burner USA Promo 1982. In 1982, the Huffy Corporation licensed the right to manufacture and distribute Raleigh in the USA. Huffy was given instant access to bike shops with a proven brand. When looking at bikes from 1982 and newer, you must make sure which company made the bike.
This is the amazing BMX Freestyle show from Mat Hoffman & Brian Blyther at the annual Bercy BMX Event in Paris 1988.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.