"During the ‘80s, Eddie Fiola rose to fame as a pro and was well known for winning the title of King Of The Skatepark from 1982 through 1986. Fiola’s name became synonymous with his longtime sponsor GT bicycles, and after leaving the brand in 1987, Fiola made due performing live shows for Vans.
Iconic Backyard Jam section from Ride UK's 'Cassette'. A mix of footage from the Backyard Jams in 2002, featuring Telford, Derby and Hastings. Backyard Jam Series 2019
The ScreenSport Professional BMX Championship took place in 1985 and featured the UK's top pro riders like Andy Ruffell, Tim March, Geth Shooter, Tony Slater, Jamie Vince, Mark 'Sid' Salsbury, Mark White and Alan Woods. Two USA riders also joined the series World Champion Anthony Sewell RIP and Nelson Channady NBA Champ. It was broadcast all over Europe and took UK Pro racing to a new level.
Matt Hoffman,bmx freestyle world champion ramp pro.BMX FREESTYLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LIMOGES, France, 1993.
BMX The Video was released by Thorn EMI in 1983 and starred Andy Ruffell. The video sold over 1m copies around the world and was filmed in Johannesburg South Africa. The video was shot on 35mm and features some great old school racing and freestyle footage and some great music. When Andy Ruffell toured South Africa to promote the video launch, over 100,000 people turned out over 25 shows in Joburg, Durban, and Cape Town.
Kelloggs BMX Track Wars was a hugely popular TV show that ran for two seasons in 1984 & 1985. The Freestyle competition featured the best in the world including; Eddie Fiola, Neil Ruffell, Mike Dominguez, Brian Blyther & Craig Campbell.
Kelloggs BMX Track Wars was a hugely popular TV show that ran for two seasons in 1984 & 1985. The Freestyle competition featured the best in the world including; Eddie Fiola, Neil Ruffell, Mike Dominguez, Brian Blyther & Craig Campbell.
The Kellogg's BMX Championship was a hugely popular TV Series hosted by Mick Brown and Andy Ruffell. The show was broadcast on the UK's Channel 4 in 1984 and 1985. The worlds biggest BMX racing & Freestyle stars from the USA and Europe took part and it ran over six weeks at tracks all over the UK, with a record Pro purse for the time. Old School stars like Stu Thomsen, Gary Ellis, Eddy King, Neil Ruffell, Andy Ruffell, Tim March, Geth Shooter, Andy Patterson, Brian Patterson, Nelson Chanady, Eric Rupe, Harry Leary, Tommy Brackens, Mike Miranda, Clint Miller, Greg Hill, Eddie Fiola, Mike Dominguez and may more took part over the two series.
BMX Beat! International hosted by Andy Ruffell & Gaz Top. The show featured some of the best BMX freestyle riders in the world at that time including the Hugo Gonzales and Rich Sigur and UK riders Craig Campbell, Dave Young, and Jason Hassell.
The AFA (American Freestyle Association), headed up by Bob Morales, has put together a pro class for the killer elite of vert concrete. Now these mostly fearless but totally crazy skatepark shredders are going to be going head-to-head at every contest for big bucks!
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.