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What more can be said about this guy? From the UK BMX boom in the 80s right through to present day, Jamie is still ripping on a bike. We get a good delve into the early days of how he first started out and the beginnings of progression that came from those days riding in sports halls. His thoughts on BMX media in the 80s, early influences and why they were important. Who was the main competition at the UKBFA events, getting on Hutch in the BMX recession. Climbing the ranks on the contest circuit. Riding a PK ripper in the KOV king of vert series, spinning his first 900. Backyard jams and KOC events. Moving through sponsors in the 90s.Travelling back n forth from the UK to USA, working a full time job and riding in the KHE days, getting on GT as a full time pro. Vert battles and rivalries in the USA, moving to Woodward to turn vert riding into a real occupation. The progression of vert, taking it levels up and everything that comes with it…get ya ears round this story, its a good un. Riders mentioned… Paul Winfield,Mark Atkins,Brian Wills,David Frame,David Slade,Craig Campbell,Lee Reynolds,Andy Brown,Greg Guilliote,Jason Ellis,Shaun Alison,Terry Jenkins,Stephen Laidlaw,Dave Young,Scott Carol,Jason Davie,James Hudson,Mat Hoffman,Simon Tabron,Kevin Robinson,DMC,Carlo Griggs,Mick Hudson,John Hudson,Alan Sibley,Ross Marshall,Dave Mirra,Jason Hassell,Andy Ruffell,Neil Ruffell,Zach Shaw,Jerry galley,Damon Nicholls,Woody Itson,Andy Preston,Mike Pardon,Joe Rich,Taj,Ruben,Johnny Petit,Mike Canning,Glyn Lewis,Eddie Fiola,Rich Sigur,Eric Steel,Stephan Prantl,Christophe Chevaillier,Howard Radcliffe,Stuart Dawkins,Mike Dominguez,Eddie Roman,Ron Wilkerson,Phil Dola,Graham Marfleet,Stephen Macintosh