It’s on again next month and I’m a bit disappointed that it will be the first one I miss. Managed to make it to all the other ones when they were held across the three eastern states. Now this premier old school BMX gathering has found a home at the Knox BMX track in Melbourne, Victoria and held in conjunction with the Thunderdome BMX race meeting.

Each year this has just grown bigger and bigger and the organisers are hoping for a larger turnout than the 150 plus bikes out on show last year.

Details on the flyer below or look out for posts on the popular old school BMX forums.

If you are in the Bellflower, CA area this weekend then why not check out the BMX Revival being held at the BMX track. In conjunction with an ABA race meeting there will be a vintage BMX show and swap meet. No judging or competitions so it should be a pretty chilled event.

Andrew is heading off to China this weekend to attend the same comp he has been going to for the last couple of years. The CX Games don’t seem to get a lot of press outside of Asia, however, Andrew says he has a great time.

He also sent through a couple of riding photos. The second one is at Rampfest in Melbourne and if you know the line you will realise just how mad it is.

Robert from Lewis and Sons Powder Coaters held the old school BMX Show N Shine last month and his brother put together a quick bit of footage from the day. Enjoy.

You can also see more in the earlier post about the Old School BMX Show N Shine.

I’ve been a bit slack about uploading a few photos from the day. Every I have spoken with had a great day and I spent most of the time chatting with people I only get to see a few times a year and checking out the new old school BMXs people have built. Big thanks goes out to Robert and the Lewis family and Ross and Joel who work with Robert. Just a pity I won’t be able to make it next year.

These couple of photos show most of the people and then a group shot of the Aussie guys who hang out at the VintageBMX.com forums.

More photos can be seen in the BMX Show n Shine 2009 photo page.

Old school BMXers and skaters will definitely know about Mt Baldy, California. It has featured in many magazines and videos over the years and to this day remains a must ride place for many people. If you haven’t heard of it then just Google it. With the OS-BMX.com Old School BMX Reunion and Show held on the weekend, many attendees heading to LA a few days early to do things like the Huntington Beach ride and to ride Mt Baldy. If you saw over fifty guys tearing up the beach area on Friday night then that was the HB ride.

For Brian it was a highlight to ride Mt Baldy as he first saw it back in around 1985 in the magazines and it’s only taken him about 24 years to do it. In case you are wondering, the bike he is riding is a 1986 GT Pro Performer.

Brian P at Mt Baldy, California

Brian P at Mt Baldy, California

Brian P at Mt Baldy

Brian's 1986 GT Pro Performer

Brian P is once again putting on the Summer Slam and this year marks the fifth year for the event. We’re proud to be associated with it and it’s sure to be a great day. If you’re in the NEw Jersey area then check it out and if you aren’t in the area then get there one way or another.

Must be the week for old school BMX reunions and shows as this is the third one posted in a week.

Summer Slam-2009

Our good friends over at OS-BMX are once again holding a reunion and show in California next month. The venue has changed frm last year and it will be held on 6 June 2009 at Peck Park, Arcadia in California. A few RSABOUT products are on their way over as I write this so if you are attending, keep an eye out for them If you are not attending then do what you can to see if you are able to get there.

With so many old schoolers living in the LA area it promises to be as huge as last year and possibly larger because word of mouth continues to grow for the event and my good friend Steve over at OS-BMX puts a lot of time into ensuring the event runs smoothly.

OS-BMX.com Old School BMX Reunion and Show

Roberto always puts on a good event and the flyer for the Show ‘n’ Shine 09 has just been completed. This is a great old school BMX event that is getting bigger and better each year. Don’t worry though, no need to bring an old school BMX along if you don’t want to, just a good attitude.

Even better this year is that I only have to travel about 100km down the road rather than jump on a plane from Melbourne. Looking forward to it and you can see all the details on the flyer.

Show 'n' Shine 09

Wow, where the hell did the last month go? I’ve been busy sorting out all the plans for the trip and have sold heaps, rented the house out and now on the road for the next 12 months or so. Sitting in Coolangatta writing this post and thinking about the crappy weather I have escaped from down in Melbourne. So much better to be having a coffee looking out at the beach wearing just shorts and a t-shirt. Of course it’s an RSABOUT one.

Bruce and I went riding a few parks around Sydney earlier in the week and here’s a few photos.

Bruce on the mini ramp at Monster

Bruce on the mini ramp at Monster

Warming up at St Ives

James at Monster