Stu Thomsen - The Legend

There have been many names thrust at Stu throughout his career... Mighty One, Stompin' Stu, the list goes on. This guy is a stuff of legend, someone I looked up to while racing and someone I still look up to till today. This, my friends, is what BMX is all about.

Stu Thomsen

When I was a kid, growing up in the 80s (Yeah, I am an old fogey BMX-wise) one of the heroes I literally worshipped was Stu Thomsen. Stu on his RedLine was unstoppable. I really wanted a RedLine PL-20 back then but they were kinda out of my range because they were pretty expensive. At the last gathering, there were quite a few folks out there with RedLines so I decided that I would love to get one again, just to relive my old-school longing. I already have a Kuwahara but a RedLine is what I would love. So be wary out there...this old man will be riding on a PL-20 soon when I can find one. The only problem is...what colour do I paint it? Some of us here have PL-20s painted in white, black and school-bus yellow. Hmmm...decisions decisions but I have to get that frame first!

The veterans showing how its done

Way back in the day, they had sidehacks in BMX races. this is how it is done, with some old-school veterans like Stu Thomsen participating. Clip is courtesy of BMXActionOnline.com