![]() ![]() Well, according to the Helltrack website, it’s: I’m not sure how ambitious that is with supply chains being what they are but hey, just like in RAD, sometimes the hometown boy (or new bike buyer) has his day.īMX racing needs a breath of fresh air and I think events like the upcoming Helltrack event being held at The Lumberyard bike park might be just the way to do that. Word on the street that these bikes are supposed to become available some time in December. Peep the disc brake and comfy saddle to keep things safe and comfortable for rad dads flaunting their ride as they cruise the neighborhood. With “RAD SERIES GT” on the the downtube, “CRU” in that iconic typeface on the fork and the CRU Jones-inspired pad set you know they’re really trying to pull on your heart strings for your favorite cheesy BMX movie.Īlong with the classic touches, GT added some modern touches to this throwback cruiser. GT appears to have decided to really put the CRU in cruiser for this new bike and they showcased it this past weekend at the 3-day Classic BMX Festival the Frogtown Classic in Angel Camp, California. The latest company to get on the Helltrack train is GT. And why not? RAD is a classic and something even the most hard-core of BMXers has a soft spot for. Everyone from Etnies to Mongoose to Flite to you-name-it seems to have a marketing tie-in. It might not give you the ability to bicycle boogie, do a back flip or conquer Helltrack, but like the movie, it will inspire you to peddle a little bit harder the next time you face a challenge or go for a ride on your bike.The nostalgia wave celebrating the movie RAD is in overdrive these days. If you’re a fan of BMX or 80s movies in general, don’t hesitate to pick up this replica Cru Jones Rad Racing t-shirt. In any case, the movie has always been part of my extreme sports trifecta that also includes the rollerblade movie Airborne (1993) and the ski flick Aspen Extreme (1993). Let’s just say that I enjoyed the freestyle aspect of BMX better than racing. My parents still have several cabinets full of his trophies. My father acted as my brother’s pit crew, oiling his chain between races, checking the air pressure in his tires, and cheering him on to victory. Ironically, he was sponsored by a local bike shop under the name The Rad Pack, though they didn’t have cool racing tees like the Rad movie shirts featured in the film and replicated here. My father’s interest in the movie stemmed from the fact that my brother raced BMX and was ranked second in the state in the novice division. My dad took me, my brother, his friend and his friend’s two cousins to see the film. This was not the case with the BMX movie Rad. Sure, I watched hundreds of other films with my dad, but they were usually viewed at home or in the company of my mom. Rad was the last movie that I can remember my dad taking me to see. For me, watching the film was like observing bicycling magicians, whose wands were chrome handlebars with rubber grips. I was nine-years-old when I saw it in theaters and the BMX riders on the big screen seemed larger than life. Since its release, the film has gone on to reach cult status in BMX circles, which is all the more reason to own this replica Rad movie shirt. The film tells the story of small town BMX rider Cru Jones (Bill Allen), who in opposition to his mother’s wishes, tries out and qualifies to race Helltrack against nationally sponsored riders like Bart Taylor, who is portrayed by gold medal winning Olympic gymnast Bart Connor. This Rad Racing t-shirt is a spot on replica of the tees that Cru’s team creates and wears in the movie. Sure, most people didn’t flock to see the film (it grossed only $2 million), but for us loyal BMX riders, it was the must see movie of the moment, bigger than any summer blockbuster that could follow. In the spring of 1986, the BMX movie Rad peddled its way into theaters, riding on the crest of the BMX craze that had been sweeping over the country. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |