than 35 riders competed, with Jim Cavanaugh, one of the original KoF riders, taking first in Pro, followed by Gabe Kadmiri then Luke Malone. Keeping in line with the nostalgic atmosphere, the Veteran's class saw riders who hadn't been on a BMX bike in decades (pun intended). The atmosphere was pure fun, with as many laughs as there were killer tricks.
And, before blogs and Twitter, there were 'zines, and the best 'zine of the time, Radazine, later Wire, is now out with a new anniversary issue with 100 pages of memories including re-scanned classic photos and a DVD of some of the original contest run highlights. This was for sale at the event, but can also be purchased here.About $1500 was raised for the local Boys & Girls Club, through entry fees, raffles, and an auction, and the event was generously supported by sponsors from within and outside of BMX.
The event was a huge success, and no one wants to wait another 25 years to do it again. Stay tuned for 2013.
Pro:
1st Jimmy Cavanaugh
2nd Gabe Kadmiri
3rd Luke Malone
4th Steve Jordan
5th Sean Maher
6th Sunny Singh
Expert:
1st Dave Alden
2nd Mannie Nogueira
3rd Rick MacDonald
4th Shane Reed
5th Andrew Parrish
Veteran:
1st Kieran Chapman
(tie) Scott Denoncourt
2nd Steve Kiander
(tie) Darren Pelio
3rd Ken Moreau
(tie) Scott Moroney
4th Dave Alden
5th John Cote
6th Dave Tufts
(tie) Gregg Macomber
7th Mike Miller
8th Tommy Simpson
(tie) Scott Duszlak
(tie) Shane Reed
9th Jim Bowes
10th Mike Noguira
(tie) Airin Roso
11th Bevan Quinn
Intermediate:
1st Shawn Markiewiecz
2nd Martin Carlton
3rd Chase Calton
4th Ryder Ireland
Beginner:
1st Ian Hicks
2nd Alex Kiander
3rd Max Bowes
4th Ted Duszlak
Pics by The 'zine's Kieran Chapman
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.