[S.Brothers]

I would like to invite you all to a very special BMX party!

This year, our annual Old School BMX Reunion & Show sponsored by Dan's Comp will take place on June 2nd, 2012.

Please come. It is worth traveling great distances to attend. You will meet friends old and new, you can rub elbows with the legends of the sport from the early days, and the stars of modern BMX.

The venue is Whittier Narrows BMX. The track is located within a regional park called, Whittier Narrows.

Time:

June 2nd

9am to 4pm

Location:

Whittier Narrows BMX
1601 N. Rosemead Blvd.

South El Monte, CA

91733

DIRECTIONS TO THE TRACK:

Whittier Narrows BMX is located inside the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in South El Monte, approximately 12 miles east of Los Angeles. To find the track, take Rosemead Blvd. south from the San Bernardino freeway (10) or north from the Pomona freeway (60) to the Whittier Narrows Park Main entrance on the west side. (When entering the park, turn right at the first stop sign, then follow the road as it circles the soccer fields to a second stop sign. Turn left (south) and the track will be on the right.

The day's events will include:

Old School Bike Show with multiple classes and awards for each

Sidehack Racing brought to you by Impakt sidehacks!

Old School Races (you have to ride a bike from the 70's or 80's)

Legends of Freestyle Show

Bunny Hop Contest brought to you by Dan's Comp

JMC Racing 35 Year Anniversary Reunion

More to be announced....

Registration Packages required for bike show prize eligibility, t-shirt and poster, etc will go on sale May 1st.

[S.Brothers]

Pre-Registration for the BMX Society's 2012 Old School BMX Reunion & Show sponsored by Dan's Comp

What: BMX Society's International Old School BMX Reunion & Show

When: June 2, 2012

Where: Whittier Narrows BMX Track, South El Monte, California

Time: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

** Please read what follows in its entirety. There is a lot of important information here. **

The Registration Package is $27

THANKS PRE-REGISTRATION HAS NO COME TO A CLOSE.

THERE WILL BE REGISTRATION AT THE EVENT. HOWEVER SHIRT QUANTITIES ARE LIMITED.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

• The event T-Shirt
• Bike tags for each of your show bikes vying for honors and the BMX Society Handlebar Trophies
• Event ID laminate badge
• Commemorative poster from the event (first 100 registrants only)

Important information on the "BIKE SHOW" component of the event:

• Only people who register will be eligible for honors and the awards.
• Registration allows you to enter as many bikes as you would like.
• Attendees who would like to enter bikes in the show must be registered and set up by 10:30 am. Judging will begin at 10:30 am.

Some of the scheduled activities for the day:

• BMX Society Bike Show & Awards Presentation
• Legends of Freestyle Ramp Jam expo.
• BMX track riding / racing*
• Sidehack Race expo

• The JMC 35th Anniversary Team Reunion

• Life Time Achievement Presentation to Mike Devitt

more to be announced...


* people who wish to ride the track must sign a waiver and pay a separate $8 fee to track. You must also wear a helmet, long sleeves and pants and abide by the tracks rules.

What else to expect:

As anyone can attest that has ever been to one of this site's events... the BMX Society's Reunion & Show is truly BMX nirvana. People literally come from around the world. You see the best bikes, hangout with the coolest people, rub elbows with the stars of racing, freestyle and the industry.


It's a really important day for people who relish BMX culture. You will enjoy it. That's a guarantee.


The track will be offering hotdogs, maybe burgers and other snacks and drinks. If you want to bring a cooler / packed lunch - feel free.

Come prepared with plenty of drinking water. It will almost certainly be a sunny so-cal day, so stay hydrated and happy.

Also... bring sun screen for you and your kids. This is a family friendly event. All are welcome, but please keep an eye on your kids and don't let them get jelly on somebody's $500 og pad set, or knock over a row of priceless show builds.


People who wish to mail in payment please remember:

• Mention shirt size!!!!
• Include your full name clearly printed
• User name here on the site if you have one.
• Your full mailing address.


Send to:
BMX Society Old School Show 2011
2410 Arizona St.
Hutchinson, KS 67502

Make Payable to Steve Brothers

Pre-reg mail ins must be post marked on or before May 14th!



What is the advantage of pre-registration? That's the main way that this event can support itself. Beyond you guys who are supportive enough to register - I personally pay for everything else.

Also it REALLY helps us better prepare for the size of the crowd and we appreciate it. However, it is also a better value. Registering the day of the event on site will be more costly.


If you want a shirt please pre-register. We will have a limited number of shirts available the day of the event, but we ALWAYS sell out. Last year we sold out at 10 am. Pre-register to guarantee that you get what you want.



Thank you. Please pick up your registration packet at the BMX Society booth the morning of June, 2nd at the event site @ Whittier Narrows BMX.

The event will open at 8:30 am. People taking part in the judged bike show must pick up their registration pack and have their bikes set up for judging by 10:30 am.The bikes will be judged from 10:30 am to 12:30pm.

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[S.Brothers]

What's it gonna be like, you ask?

Well here are some scenes from past years:



Videos and Television coverage:

Fuel TV coverage 2009

Old School BMX Reunion & Show 2009 (OS-BMX / BMXsociety) from BMX Society on Vimeo.

Fuel TV coverage 2010

BMX Society's Old School BMX Reunion & Show Featured on Fuel from BMX Society on Vimeo.

video highlights from 2009 show by Veesh

OS BMX SHOW 09 from Veesh on Vimeo.

Video invite showing 2008 event highlights

Old School BMX Reunion & Show ** Highlights ** from BMX Society on Vimeo.

Video highlights from 2010 show

BMX Society Reunion and Show 2010 from Shane QZP on Vimeo.

Magazine coverage:

BMX Plus Coverage of the 2009 Reunion & Show



Ride BMX 2010 coverage http://bmx.transworl...-photo-gallery/



Ride BMX coverage of 2011 show 100 Photos Of Old School & Vintage BMX Bikes – BMX Society’s 2011 Old School Reunion & Show







Web site threads:

2011 photos:

http://bmxsociety.co..._hl__bellflower



2010 photos:

http://bmxsociety.co...__fromsearch__1

[S.Brothers]

THE 2012 BMX SOCIETY BIKE SHOW CATEGORIES:

1970's 20" BMX

1980's 20" BMX

24" Old School Cruiser

26" Old School Cruiser

Freestyle BMX

Mid-School BMX

Retro / New School BMX

Sidehack / Tandem BMX

Pit Bike

REMEMBER: YOU MUST REGISTER TO BE ELIGIBLE!

Life Time Achievement Award

Mike Devitt

BMX Society Highest Bunny HopBrought to you by Dan's Comp

[lboorse2]

Nice graphic!

[GlennS]

Im flying in from New York Tuesday, May 28th.
4th year in a row attending.
The show gets bigger and better every year.
Looking forward to the new venue.
California sun, fishing, Knotts berry farm, beach ride on my old Redline, the Rainbow Bar, Whiskey a GoGo, bike show. A perfect week off from work.

[8587gn]

I missed last years show, but not this year. Landing in LA on Wed morning,we rented a condo in HB. Cant wait for the party

[RipVanWinkle]

Psycho is coming in from AZ I believe. I 'll be staying at my sister's in Arrow Head, so I'll be...



Stoked, now I just need to sell more poop without being scammed by d-baggers. Dennis, Brian, and Rick... I'll grow a pair and actually step up and introduce myself this time.

[KDFKID]

What kind of license do you need to compete in the old school races? There's a group of us coming from Australia with a couple of Nomuras, one of which may need a spanking on the track.

[S.Brothers]

USA (formally ABA) BMX racing every Saturday evening at the track requires a USA BMX registration.

However... the old school race during our event only requires a "practice fee", that is standard for the track. It's $7 or $8 bucks I believe. That will be paid directly to the track staff the day of the event.

Other than that... the only requirement is a helmet a long sleeve shirt and long pants.

[Red Baron]

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Dennis, Brian, and Rick... I'll grow a pair and actually step up and introduce myself this time.

Damn dude, you had better!!! Don't you dare feel intimidated by a bunch of old(ish), used to be, BMX racers from SoCal. I am so approachable, there is no excuse. Except, of course, unless you want to get a word in edgewise.

Don't get me started...

[sodbuster]

Red Baron, on 25 March 2012 - 07:54 PM, said:

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Dennis, Brian, and Rick... I'll grow a pair and actually step up and introduce myself this time.

Damn dude, you had better!!! Don't you dare feel intimidated by a bunch of old(ish), used to be, BMX racers from SoCal. I am so approachable, there is no excuse. Except, of course, unless you want to get a word in edgewise.

Don't get me started...

Yea same here. I mean WTF?? Foolish person! But I know how it is. Just because your in town doesn't necessarily mean you want to visit the relatives. BBBWWWWAAAAAAHHHHAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA!!!

[lboorse2]

Dennis even let me and James (Jarvi) ride the tank... er... side-hack. And Brian makes you feel like you've been hangin' out for years ('cause, in a sense, we have).

[Jarvi]

lboorse2, on 28 March 2012 - 10:42 PM, said:

Dennis even let me and James (Jarvi) ride the tank... er... side-hack. And Brian makes you feel like you've been hangin' out for years ('cause, in a sense, we have).

Hey Lee, at least Dennis' side hack went in a straight line unlike on of the others we rode that day! Felt privileged to have ridden it and tried to lift all 70 lbs or so. Was that the weight?

[Red Baron]

Lee, it was a pleasure to meet you. And I think we can confirm that there were no side affects of our meeting?

Yes I let you guys ride my hack, but I did so at your own discression. I think I still have the waivers around here somwhere.

Here is the motley crew...

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[LEONARD]

Not much room to flatland battle Fiola at the track?

[lboorse2]

Side effects? Just some sore legs... not mine though. James' were pretty sore I'm sure from pedaling my fat ass around the track...

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Pay day tomorrow and I'm booking my flight. I'll be flying in arriving sometime Thursday evening 5/31 and heading back out on Sunday. As of today (4/12), round-trip airfare is $353 (including tax/fees I think) to and from LAX out of Philly via Virgin.

I paid a bit more than that in 2010 with a layover in Chicago (though, I'm guessing I booked much later).

Book sooner rather than later - it's cheaper.

[Jarvi]

Flight booked and arrive 6:40 Friday morning after night flight and I don't sleep on planes... $450 from Honolulu. Bit cheaper than from Australia.

Looking forward to catching up with everyone I met back in 2010.

[NOPOSERS]

any idea on how much the registration package is for this show ?

[S.Brothers]

yeah... the pre-reg packets will go on sale in about a week.

Price is not finalized but it will be very affordable... less than the cost of 7 gallons of gas in Los Angeles. That's safe to say.