Saturday Morning found me driving (with a van full of bikes and old bike parts) to Bloomington, MN for the 4th Annual Minnesota Faction BBQ. I didn’t know what to expect as this was the first time in my adult life I would be attending any BMX related event. I have been buying, selling and collecting vintage BMX related items for a few years now and I had no inkling when I got started, that this hobby was going to blow up like it has… I am not big on crowds and do not like a lot of attention… So I have always found one excuse or another to skip events like this. I finally decided it was time to step out a little and go see what the Faction was all about. I was greeted as soon as I walked into the park by a few of the Faction guys. Mikko, Ditchweed and Matt? I had a good time checking out the awesome old school rides and shooting it with some cool people like Christine, Travis, JT, Mikko and Ditchweed.
Shawn O brought out his killer Haro collection… I am very envious Shawn! JT had some sweet Torkers, Redlines, Tahoes, and a very sick 1984 CW California Freestyler (bring your luggage!) There were just too many cool rides to comment on here… you will have to check out the pics!
It rained on and off all day and I wondered if the rain was going to deter people from coming out but there was a pretty good turnout. The Faction guys did a great job setting up the event and kept our attention on other things. Attractions included things like the high hop contest (which I participated in briefly, but we won’t discuss that lol!), The longest skid contest that involved shredding a Debbie Gibson LP. And of course a wet and squeaky game of Foot down in witch Mr. Ditchweed prevailed on his killer Quad cruiser. Try saying killer quad cruiser 10 times fast… lol!
There were many great prizes handed out over the coarse of the day too…like NOS Shimano pedals, California Lite pad sets, Oakley Grips, T Shirts and new school bike parts etc… it was cool!
Juan Mattos of BMX Addicts supplied a lot of killer stuff for prizes! – Thanks Juan! I had my sights locked on the grand prize… A Green 1985 Haro Master Frame and Fork! I didn’t win the Master, I still can’t believe it… Oh well there is always next year! If you haven’t made it out to one of these events, (Ahem Dale!) you owe it to yourself to get out and have a good time. The faction knows how to do it up right! - BL
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