In a text thread with friend's and family back home, "All right, Headed North," is Rattymaty's yearly sign-off to let them know the time has come. From San Diego to Bend, Oregon; "Headed North" was a week-long trip to hit some staple spots but with some new additions to the mix.
The Pacifico Performer by GT is for folks that are stoked on the outdoors. People who throw a leg over a GT and grab a Pacifico at the end of a ride are full of life, energetic and drawn to brands who left them define their own individual forms of expression. These piece value acceptance, discovery, and enjoying new things. GT and Pacifico celebrate the independent spirit – GT calls it Good Times, and Pacifico calls living life Anchors Up!
The bike is built to celebrate our shared heritage. It’s a limited edition bikes that blends both brands iconic yellow and includes several special touches. The bike is available for sale here The bike will retail for $1,015 USD, and once it is gone, it’s gone!
In the years I worked for GT Bicycles (1996 - 2001) the international product presentation was always a good time. New products to show, bicycle lovers around, drinks and food aplenty, and media present to take photos of the new products. FATBMX had to miss the 2018 GT product presentation in Nevada but luckily enough we got sent the photos of the special night. Gary Turner (the GT in GT) showed up for it as did trial guru Hans "no way" Rey, England's Dale Holmes (DHR), Box Components' Toby Henderson, GT factory riders, TM Steve Spencer and product manager Ben Ward who explained the new GT BMX Racing product to all listening. GT has been good in creating a family and it's great to see them backing BMX year after year.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.