Berm Slide "POWER"

From the September 1981 issue of Bicycle Motocross Action. The one and only RL Osborn.  

Freestylin' August 1986

That all white cover, sick Josh White photograph, and some hand written note about magazine rules. Still an amazing cover.

Martin Aparijo spinning his way to first place in the Pro Flatland class, Round 2 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.  

View more Freestylin' Magazine articles here.

GT World Tour Freestylin' November 1985

 

Life's A Beach!

 The Life's A Beach ads with Pete Augustin and Jason Parks were always the best!

 

Chris Day At The Spot

So many iconic shots from this riding spot in Redondo Beach. Chris Day at the helm this time. Freestylin' February 1987.

 

Lee Reynolds Freetylin' Look

From the May 1989 issue of Freestylin' magazine. Made a turned version so everyone could get their read on. WOOHOO!

Bob Haro Endo

Bob Haro endo in front of the famous LA transitions. So much rad stuff has been shot there, like this excellent Etnies Chase Hawk video.

Jeremy Alder--Bar Spin

Taken from the December 1988 issue of Freestylin' magazine.

Donovan Ritter Del Mar No Footer

Anyone recall why he used three brake levers? I think it had something to do with one hand one footers.

Freestylin' Magazine--September 1986 Part Five

Love these backyard ramp shots. Mike Tokemoto rules!

Freestylin' Magazine--September 1986 Part Four

Oleg Konings was always somewhat of a legend in flatland. Some really innovative tricks abd style from the guy. View part three here:http://edwardkoenning.blogspot.com/2012/09/freestlylin-magazine-september-1986.html

Freestlylin' Magazine -- September 1986 Part Three

This Driver's Education article has always been one of my favorites. I never managed to figure out how Jason Parks did that candybar x-up kick turn. So sick! 

See part one here.
See part two here.

CW Racing -- Flirting With Dizzaster

CW always had some of the oddest ads. Here John "DIZZ" Hicks pops some front wheel hops while two strumpets are on their way to The Whiskey a GO go to see Guns N' Roses.

This is a continuation from this post: http://edwardkoenning.blogspot.com/2012/09/freestylin-magazine-september-1986.html

Freestylin' September 1986 -- Part Two

Taking a minute to post part two of the Freestylin' September 1986 issue. A look into a little bit of the craziness of tour life. The sequence of RL doing a rebound was cool and all, I just always preferred a windshield wiper.

View part one here: http://edwardkoenning.blogspot.com/2012/09/freestylin-magazine-september-1986.html

Dave Vanderspek Over Christian Hosoi -- Venice Beach AFA Contest

A reminder of how good Vanderspek was.Here is Vander over Hasoi during the Venice Beach AFA contest. I am still trying to figure out what issue of Freestylin' this is from. I am thinking the November 1985 issue, if anyone can verify that for me?

View more of Vander here:

http://edwardkoenning.blogspot.com/2012/09/freestylin-magazine-september-1986.html

Freestylin' Magazine -- September 1986

The beginning of September brings about the re-start of the old school magazine throwback posts. So it seems fitting that the first issue I am posting is the September 1986 issue of Freestylin' with Ceppie Maes on the cover.

Maurice Meyer and Dave Vanderspek two parts of the legendary Curb Dogs. If you look at Maurice's sequence in the other direction it looks like a huge abubaca. And the shot of Vander is just pure amazingness. Almost as good as this one.

RL Osborn Fullpipe Air

So many nice shots from the first Freestylin' "Book" BMX Action produced. Would love to be able to go back and ride some of those old California skateparks. RL Osborn riding a fullpipe in one of the many cement parks. Not sure which one this is, if anyone has an idea let me know. View more here: http://oldschoolmags.com/mags/Book_Freestylin_Weed.pdf

CW Racing California Freestyle

Enough tubing went into making those standing platforms that a second Sears Tower could have been built.

Drob and The King Of Balance--Freestylin' January 1986

Josh White Tabletop TOL

Throwback to the Freestylin' August 1986 issue post.