Some sessions were focused on riding as well as possible- style or trick wise, and then others were about someone new just getting through the line for the first time. People battling their nerves, whatever level they're at- that’s the best.
And more often than not, the camera wasn't around and neither were the bikes- just a few of us digging in the woods, never with the idea to “finish”.
The land owner was aware of them- he seems like a good guy too, but he eventually started getting fined by the city every day until they were plowed.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.