Old School BMX 1980 - 1988 > Old School Freestyle (frame stands and kickturns galore!)
More from Kellogg's 1985
absinthe_boy:
Fantastic. I do remember him being one of the more approachable stars at the event. I was a bit "star struck" and he was very busy but I did get a chance to chat with him.
If anyone is in touch with any of the riders from this thread or my similar one in the old school racing forum please feel free to point them here.
And to the riders themselves, happy to hear from you and send you better quality scans of the pics :) Thanks for the memories!
deeman:
--- Quote from: hotdog on December 30, 2015, 07:04 PM ---I'm guessing Jason Lunn borrowing Ron's helmet. Also Ron Wilkerson airs to the right.
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Totally correct...good point! Can't of been Ron
absinthe_boy:
If my memory hasn't been addled by the passage of 30 years, I think Eddie Fiola lost out in the semi final and he was really not happy. I tried to get his autograph and was brushed off, as were a few fans.
Maybe the organisers decided to "fix" the final in favour of an American?
Who knows...I just remember on the day we were pretty shocked that Neil lost out and we refused to cheer. Pretty childish of us really but that was the mood in the crowd.
deeman:
--- Quote from: absinthe_boy on January 06, 2016, 11:51 AM ---If my memory hasn't been addled by the passage of 30 years, I think Eddie Fiola lost out in the semi final and he was really not happy. I tried to get his autograph and was brushed off, as were a few fans.
Maybe the organisers decided to "fix" the final in favour of an American?
Who knows...I just remember on the day we were pretty shocked that Neil lost out and we refused to cheer. Pretty childish of us really but that was the mood in the crowd.
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:LolLolLolLol: Fiola was known for throwing his toys out the pram when things weren't to his liking! ::)
absinthe_boy:
I think Fiola may have even stormed off saying it was fixed for a British rider to win.....hence we were sceptical when Ron beat Neil. But don't quote me on that, it's 30 years ago.
I know Eddie Fiola had a bit of a temper. The other guy who had a reputation for being less than generous with the fans was Harry Leary but I managed a quick chat with him after a race. Public access to the riders in racing and freestyle was very good, I should think any audience member who wanted to could get a chat with a handful of their heroes.
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