The Early Years...1980-1982

The 1st Newsletter...hand-made, long before personal computers were available

 

The first 'real' starting gate. No Hydraulics yet, bet hey, a big improvement over "Ready, Set, Go!"...Marshall's Auto Wreckers track location. Notice that no-one has yet learned the fine art of "balancing" on the gate.

An early Lethbridge Herald article. Summer 1980

 

 Real early BMX freestyle.

 

 Dual 180's on the wooden ramp.

 

 Everybody had a wooden ramp back then.

 

 It wasn't until later that we discovered the benefits of a        landing ramp

 

 

Tyler Hamilton...early years superstar...airing it out over the massive jump at the Marshall's track

 

Some of our top riders attended a CABA race in Vancouver in 1980. Check out the rider count...625!!!

 

 

 

The first indoor race...February 1981

The Whoop-Up Days Parade 1981 or 82