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When GT burst onto the BMX race scene in the 1970s, many high-performance frames of the day were still being made with strong but heavy high-tensile steel. The first GT BMX frames Gary Turner built in his garage were constructed of aircraft-grade 4130 chromoly. Chromolys weight and strength properties were perfect for the demands of BMX racing, and the popularity of GT BMX products exploded. By 1982, GT was well established among the leading companies of the day. The company�s reputation was built on the winning performances of its team riders, lead by legendary BMX pro Greg Hill. From 1982 to the mid-90s, GT BMX race teams won more national team championships than any other company. Gary Ellis, another legendary GT BMX pro, contributed significantly to GTs decade of domination by winning 10 national and world titles in our famous blue and yellow. By 1984, freestyle was the new kid in BMX town, and GT riders like Eddie Fiola, Martin Aparijo and Josh White dominated the scene. GT hosted nearly a dozen national and world freestyle tours from 84 to 90, establishing the brand as a major player in this part of the 20-inch scene. From 1991 to 1996, GT and Dyno riders continued to advance the popularity if the sport at GT Air shows around the globe. The popularity of freestyle on the world stage convinced ESPN to include vert, dirt and park riding in the inaugural X Games in 1995. Twelve years later, modern freestyle riders like GTs Dave Dillewaard are still showing the world what GT bikes are made of. In a few weeks, members of the GT BMX and freestyle teams will be sharing their ideas and experiences on this blog. Come back to our profile often to see whats happening in the lives of Randy Stumpfhauser, Dave Dillewaard, Mike Day, Joey Bradford and the rest of the guys on Team GT.

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Randy Stumpfhauser wins Day 2 of Whittier NBL Pro Race

Randy Stumpfhauser wins Day 2 of Whitter NBL Pro Race!!


How To: Building a GT SNOW RACER!
You can not make this crap up:

Eddie in the USA


Eddie Fiola. Hugo Gonzalez. Martin Aparijo. Josh White. These are the guys who rode for GT when pink was the new black. Twenty years later, some of these guys still ride. If you've ever watched Pacific Blue on UPN, you've seen Eddie Fiola doing surfers on a mountain bike. Good times...
BMX racing hits the big time
In case you haven't heard, BMX racing will be in the Summer Olympics this year. Four members of the GT BMX team have their sights set on gold this year:

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That's Joey Bradford, Randy Stumpfhauser, Mike Day and Jill Kintner. If you're saying to yourself, "Vital BMX is for freestyle--why are you putting this crap on here?" consider this: if racing explodes in this year's Olympics, the IOOC is considering adding vert and possibly street in 2012. That gives you four years to dial in your tricks. Hey--we hear you can sell Olympic gold medals on eBay for big bucks!

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MIke Day airs it out over the 30-footer on the first straight.

Stuff's getting nuts.
When it's winter in America, it's summer in Australia. Dille went home last month to say hello to family and do a little riding with his Australian mates. Check out all the photos from the Cam Jam in our photo section.

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GT Air Show Update

04.06.07 -- Bellevue, WA,

The GT AIRSHOW rolled up in Bellevue, WA for two days of bmx shredd. Day one was full of promise with sunny skies and an awesome group of people at Joes awaiting the teams arrival. The team did one show but the crowd was strong and despite some heavy crashes everyone was stoked. Day two's dreams were shattered by clouds and drizzling skies. Taco Del Mar was rad tho and the team sat inside of Joes from 11am until 2pm signing autographs and shopping haha. The team is heading down to the Sea Otter Classic next for four full days of shredding son.


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