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    Memorable quotes from Props' 'Road Fools '98'

    By Brian Tunney

    Published Wednesday February 20, 2013

    The trajectory of the Road Fools 1trip involved extensive drives that offered the crew plenty of downtime. In later episodes of Road Fools, the trips were planned to involve more riding and less driving.

    Sandy Carson

    This week, we're celebrating the approaching 15th anniversary of a seminal BMX video in the evolution of BMX riding: Props "Road Fools '98." Yesterday, Road Fools 1 alumni Sandy Carson provided some original photography from the trip, and today, we're expanding into other areas in which the video proved influential.

    For many, "Road Fools" was one of the first BMX videos to document the rider's personalities alongside their riding. It was a chance to not only witness progressive riding, it offered a glimpse into the people behind the riding. And many first time viewers of "Road Fools" walked away from the video feeling as if they knew the likes of Joe Rich and Jimmy Levan.

    Hand in hand with this pairing was the dialogue. "Road Fools" provided some of the most hilarious and memorable quotes in the history of BMX videos. So memorable in fact, that it became common for the riders viewing the videos to repeat quotes they had heard in "Road Fools" among their own riding crews. With that in mind, we sat down and re-watched "Road Fools," compiling 50 of the most memorable quotes from the video, from start to finish.

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      "Welcome to Props Road Fools '98"

      Props Road Fools

      In early 1998, Props BMX Video Magazine's content plan for their upcoming issue (#23) was coming up empty, so the creators of Props (Marco Massei and Chris Rye) instead decided to bring several pro riders on a road trip through the midwest. The video that developed, "Props Road Fools 1," created a revolution in BMX. Next month marks the 15th anniversary of the video's release.

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      Denver, Colo.

      Sandy Carson

      After a stop at Rampage Skatepark in Davenport, Iowa, the Road Fools crew descended on Denver, where Joe Rich encountered resistance from security guards. The dialogue depicted in RF1 between the security guard and the riders seen in this photo is classic BMX video dialogue.

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      Taj Mihelich, day 6 in Arizona

      Sandy Carson

      After encountering cold weather in Colorado, the crew headed south for Arizona, where they happened upon trails in Phoenix known as 19th Street and Bearsdley. "We finally made it to some warm weather after driving for way too long yesterday," said Joe Rich during his post-day interview. "Taj was going off," he added.

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      Marco Massei, driver/filmer

      Sandy Carson

      One half of the Props crew at the time, driver/filmer Marco Massei managed to spend as little time as possible in front of the camera."The first trip just went so well that we decided almost immediately to shoot #2," said Massei at the time.

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      Roswell, New Mexico

      Sandy Carson

      Following Robbie Morales' birthday celebration, the crew descended on Roswell, New Mexico to sample roof gaps and investigate the alleged alien spaceship landings that affected the area in 1947. The stop served as a small break from the riding/antics, and gave the video a distinct break before the chaos of Austin, Texas.

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      Roswell, New Mexico

      Sandy Carson

      Ron Bonner of UGP printed up Road Fools stickers, which were stuck up at each place the crew visited, including this alien mural in Roswell.

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      Robbie Morales in Austin, Texas

      Sandy Carson

      Robbie Morales' riding in Road Fools 1 expanded into new terrains on every stop of the trip. On top of gaps, Morales developed his trademark style of pegless grinds and dropout taps from Davenport through Austin.

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      Joe Rich, Jimmy Levan

      Sandy Carson

      The trajectory of the Road Fools 1trip involved extensive drives that offered the crew plenty of downtime. In later episodes of Road Fools, the trips were planned to involve more riding and less driving.

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      Robbie Morales

      Sandy Carson

      Road Fools 1, when viewed now, may mark the signifying point when the manual became a standard part of BMX street riding. Not only were some of the first manuals to 180 done in the video, but gaps to manual became prevalent after the release of the video.

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      Dave Freimuth

      Sandy Carson

      Dave Freimuth came onto Road Fools 1 known for his skatepark skills, and expanded his riding to include some of the burliest handrails of the trip. "I'm pretty much just looking forward to the next one, I can't wait," said Freimuth at the conclusion of RF1.

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      Joe Rich, gap to rail

      Sandy Carson

      "It's obvious to people that don't know, that Joe Rich is one of the best all-around bicycle riders in the world," said Jimmy Levan during their time in Austin. Joe's footage from the days in Austin included this monstrous gap to rail, among other heavy moves.

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      The church gap

      Dig BMX

      Jimmy Levan's Austin church gap was one of many highlights of the days spent in Austin. "We made it over to Jimmy's long awaited gap, that he pretty much came on this whole trip for, and first try, he did it," said Joe Rich.

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      "Welcome to Props Road Fools '98"

      In early 1998, Props BMX Video Magazine's content plan for their upcoming issue (#23) was coming up empty, so the creators of Props (Marco Massei and Chris Rye) instead decided to bring several pro riders on a road trip through the midwest. The video that developed, "Props Road Fools 1," created a revolution in BMX. Next month marks the 15th anniversary of the video's release.
    • 2null

      Denver, Colo.

      After a stop at Rampage Skatepark in Davenport, Iowa, the Road Fools crew descended on Denver, where Joe Rich encountered resistance from security guards. The dialogue depicted in RF1 between the security guard and the riders seen in this photo is classic BMX video dialogue.
    • 3null

      Taj Mihelich, day 6 in Arizona

      After encountering cold weather in Colorado, the crew headed south for Arizona, where they happened upon trails in Phoenix known as 19th Street and Bearsdley. "We finally made it to some warm weather after driving for way too long yesterday," said Joe Rich during his post-day interview. "Taj was going off," he added.
    • 4null

      Marco Massei, driver/filmer

      One half of the Props crew at the time, driver/filmer Marco Massei managed to spend as little time as possible in front of the camera."The first trip just went so well that we decided almost immediately to shoot #2," said Massei at the time.
    • 5null

      Roswell, New Mexico

      Following Robbie Morales' birthday celebration, the crew descended on Roswell, New Mexico to sample roof gaps and investigate the alleged alien spaceship landings that affected the area in 1947. The stop served as a small break from the riding/antics, and gave the video a distinct break before the chaos of Austin, Texas.
    • 6null

      Roswell, New Mexico

      Ron Bonner of UGP printed up Road Fools stickers, which were stuck up at each place the crew visited, including this alien mural in Roswell.
    • 7null

      Robbie Morales in Austin, Texas

      Robbie Morales' riding in Road Fools 1 expanded into new terrains on every stop of the trip. On top of gaps, Morales developed his trademark style of pegless grinds and dropout taps from Davenport through Austin.
    • 8null

      Joe Rich, Jimmy Levan

      The trajectory of the Road Fools 1trip involved extensive drives that offered the crew plenty of downtime. In later episodes of Road Fools, the trips were planned to involve more riding and less driving.
    • 9null

      Robbie Morales

      Road Fools 1, when viewed now, may mark the signifying point when the manual became a standard part of BMX street riding. Not only were some of the first manuals to 180 done in the video, but gaps to manual became prevalent after the release of the video.
    • 10null

      Dave Freimuth

      Dave Freimuth came onto Road Fools 1 known for his skatepark skills, and expanded his riding to include some of the burliest handrails of the trip. "I'm pretty much just looking forward to the next one, I can't wait," said Freimuth at the conclusion of RF1.
    • 11null

      Joe Rich, gap to rail

      "It's obvious to people that don't know, that Joe Rich is one of the best all-around bicycle riders in the world," said Jimmy Levan during their time in Austin. Joe's footage from the days in Austin included this monstrous gap to rail, among other heavy moves.
    • 12null

      The church gap

      Jimmy Levan's Austin church gap was one of many highlights of the days spent in Austin. "We made it over to Jimmy's long awaited gap, that he pretty much came on this whole trip for, and first try, he did it," said Joe Rich.

    1. "Welcome to Props' Road Fools '98. We took some of the top riders and went on our version of a road trip. No cheesy missions, no silly clues -- we just rode, anything and everything. Coming up is the documented story of 14 days in the lives of the Road Fools crew." -Intro

    2. "Stop, you're gonna get hurt." -Robbie Morales to Sandy Carson

    3. "You can't smell that stuff on TV man, it's bad." -Derek Adams

    4. "It kinda centered around Robbo and his quest to free himself from, um, his present situation of his sponsorship. It bums me out to think that someone like Robbo not think he has any options." -Joe Rich post Rampage Skatepark interview

    5. "Davenport, Iowa, first stop. Trip has gotten hectic already. Saw Rick, didn't see any Rickettes." -Robbie Morales

    6. "Hey hot stuff, I can handle myself." -Robbie Morales to Red at cowboy bar

    7. "There's nothing to know about Red. Just uh, we met some hillbilly girls and they were chilling." -Robbie Morales

    8. "I got my n**ts real good." -Taj Mihelich

    9. "Got my Kostons wet." -Dave Friemuth

    10. "Un-ba-f-n-lievable, that's what I think." -Sandy Carson

    11. "I don't know a Dale, I've never met a Dale and I don't know what you're talking about." -Dave Friemuth

    12. "I think I've never ride street again. Between Jimmy, Joe and Taj, I was an audience member as far as I'm concerned." -Dave Friemuth

    13. "My name's Chuck Norris, I'm from MTV. What do you think of Robbie Morales?" -Dave Friemuth

    Sandy CarsonTaj Mihelich in Phoenix, Ariz.

    14. "Is he a BMXer? I don't know him." -Woman in bar about Robbie Morales

    15. "Jimmy busted his a**. There's some denim and leather on the street." -Sandy Carson

    16. "Get that out of my face or I'll break it... I'm off work in five minutes, then i'll just come out and kick your a**." -Denver security guard

    17. "Robbie let me wear his metal hat today so I didn't get sunburnt." -Taj Mihelich

    18. "It's all about the nosedive." -Fatty Paddy

    19. "Paddy needs a lunchy munchy or something." -Robbie Morales

    20. "Joe pulled his first ever tailwhip over a box, which I'm psyched on." -Taj Mihelich

    21. "She's a complete hip-hop soldier, and look at me, I'm a complete buffoon." -Jimmy Levan

    22. "Keep it tight in the Props rig." -Robbie Morales

    23. "We went out riding downtown, Arizona." -Gonz

    24. "Jimmy is definitely brave." -Taj Mihelich

    25. "Jennifer you're pretty. Jennifer, don't be shy." -Robbie Morales

    26. "It was probably Gonz that got your calling card number." -Dave Friemuth

    27. "Where's my ladies?" -Robbie Morales, post birthday dinner

    28. "I just wanna wish another happy, happy birthday to Robbie Morales, all up in the house." -DJ in New Mexico

    29. "We were stoked on Dave's newfound street vibe he put on today." -Jimmy Levan

    30. "Where the girly jumps at?" -Dave Friemuth

    "Jimmy the man, not Jimmy Levan."Joe Rich

    31. "How you go so high, you fat?" -Sandy Carson

    32. "Dave has deemed the Baco pride flag out of style, it's a sad day." -Chris Rye

    33. "No four-piece dude!" -Robbie Morales

    34. "First it was Rye, now seriously, I've had enough of Marco." -Robbie Morales

    35. "Put a flat spot in my rim, I've never done that." -Robbie Morales

    36. "Joe has been going on stealth missions with Rye, doing some wild stuff." -John Paul Rogers

    37. "Jimmy did the most incredible thing I've ever saw -- the gap at the church." -Sandy Carson

    38. "Pi**ing my pants stoked. If I would've missed, it would've been a long night." -Jimmy Levan

    39. "Jimmy the man, not Jimmy Levan." -Joe Rich

    40. "Check out my naked a**." -Sheps

    41. "Today started out good for me and kinda just went eeoww." -Joe Rich

    42. "Day 12, Austin, Texas. Two words: Joe Rich." -Robbie Morales

    43. "Joe Rich makes life hard on the rest of us that ride BMX." -Jimmy Levan

    44. "Grease to say the least." -Sandy Carson

    45. "How come I'm not grinding but I'm going down?" -Jimmy Levan

    46. "I can't even believe how cool it's been to travel with so many guys." -John Paul Rogers

    47. "This trip was the best time I've ever had." -Dave Friemuth

    48. "Do you know what my birthday wish was? To be off Standard." -Robbie Morales

    49. "It couldn't be any better and I'm psyched that I was a part of it." -Joe Rich

    50. "Once again, I'd like to thank my sunglass sponsor: Van Andro." -Jimmy Levan

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