Hello! + Neil Ruffle Pics

[Stodgy]

Hi All
Just getting back into BMX after a very long 16 year break. Decided to get a new school bike and discovered they weren't all that, so I tracked down my old GT Pro Performer from the same friend I sold it to 16 years ago. Luckily he still had it at the back of a barn (phew!), looking a bit sad - but ripe for restoration. I hit the web to find out more information and have been amazed by the size of the old school scene and how nice everyone is! So, thanks to Biagio at Vert-ego, Rudewheels and a constant magazine supply form Dordymush - I'm on my way to re-building my pride and joy.

I've been exchanging emails with Dordymush regarding the old days and he told me that Neil Ruffle was no longer with us...very sad. I remember the days at ROM and Southsea in 1984/85 - he rocked. Dordy asked me if I had any pictures from those days - certainly have! Here are a few from Southsea...enjoy! I've also got some great ones of your own Billy S...I'll upload these later.

Many thanks all of you for making me feel welcome!
Cheers, Dave.

[Stodgy]

As promised, here are the Billy Stupple pics as well - they were taken at ROM king of the skatepark and one from Southsea. Check out Mark Likely in the last shot! Nice.

[aditup]

Nice pics, Oh, and welcome my friend. Ad

[aditup]

Is there any chance I can get a grant for a bigger hard drive, mine are nearly full. Hardly surprising really, as I only have 240 Gig. Tight barstool :o Keep them piccy's coming. Ad

[Stodgy]

Loads more where they came from Ad - I'll need to do a mass scanning session if the wife lets me... ;o)

[aditup]

Stodgey, you only on your 3rd post, and you hgivin us some quality pics! Where have you been all this time, or do we need to say? Ad

[QUADROPHENIA]

pukka photos, well impressed with bill in the performance that be mental but dont know if thats a vanderoll or one of his special crashes, dordydave be a topman, more photos please and welcome

[dordymush]

cheers for the picture dave.mental riding from back in the day.im going to send these on to neil's brother.if you have any more mate. let me know. welcome onboard the site aswell mate. i thought you would like it on here  .

[Stodgy]

No worries Dordy - absolute pleasure! Awesome pics of Neil, eh? Recognise that bike?! :o)

[QUADROPHENIA]

the photos of fiola where were they taken? harrow? pics asap please

[Stodgy]

the photos of fiola where were they taken? harrow? pics asap please

Yep - I think it was Harrow leisure centre...dark pink bike with white wheel discs...that the one you remember?

[QUADROPHENIA]

think so have to check me photos, fiola was bloody awesome, did you ride harrow bitd?

[Stodgy]

think so have to check me photos, fiola was bloody awesome, did you ride harrow bitd?

Certainly did - it was my second home at the weekend! It seems a long time ago...I remember a chap called Matt (i've got a pic with me, him and Fiola!)and a little guy who went on to ride for Skyway...can't for the life of me remember his name is, but have got some pics...

I'll need to have a monster scanning session...

[Jazzchimp]

Glad you found us Stodgy, see you at Bournemouth!!

[QUADROPHENIA]

sholly sh$t, mat baines, the geezer was fecking awesome, got some photos of him, used to go every weekend 40p return on the tube with several mates, there was a bloke martin somebody rode a ta super smooth, we dug the peanut out once and the buggers filled it back in the following week, there was some top riders

[dordymush]

Recognise that bike?!

oh yes mate.heres my attemped at a replica dave

[Stodgy]

sholly sh$t, mat baines, the geezer was fecking awesome, got some photos of him, used to go every weekend 40p return on the tube with several mates, there was a bloke martin somebody rode a ta super smooth, we dug the peanut out once and the buggers filled it back in the following week, there was some top riders

Yep, Mat Baines - he was awesome.

Me and a mate of mine use to ride up there every weekend as well. Me on my white Pro Performer and my mate on a White TA back in 84/85/86. My GT went Baby blue with pink tuffs in around 86...perhaps you remember it? (That's asking a lot, eh?!)

[Stodgy]

Recognise that bike?!

oh yes mate.heres my attemped at a replica dave

Nice one Dave - hope my Performer looks as good when it's finished! I'm getting Biagio to powder coat it back to the original white.

[Stodgy]

Glad you found us Stodgy, see you at Bournemouth!!

Thanks mate - Love to come to Bournemouth...used to ride down there a lot too (grandparents)...both at the track and Slades Farm skatepark...

[dordymush]

I'm getting Biagio to powder coat it back to the original white

cool mate get some pic's of it before then as you do it up. we all love a restoration story  .

[Stu uk Liverpool]

well done stodgy dave
i should visit the freestyle forum more often i think i may
superb pics mate
welcome aboard to rad  
and a big hello do dordy

stu

[QUADROPHENIA]

think I've got a photo of you in the halfpipe, rode there between 83-85

[dordymush]

i should visit the freestyle forum more often i think i may

about time we saw you in here stu.you old poser you  .

[Stu uk Liverpool]

hi dave
will do mate
i was a freestyler bin the day
but love old school race bikes now more choice to admire
saying that i think thats why i hate new school freestyle rides they look so bland mate
bring back the colour the nf rep of yours is a perf examp
oh and andy prestons helmet foxtail extentions not yours i know

stu

[dordymush]

bring back the colour

i must agree with you there stu. these new school all look the same to me. if you took the stickers of em you would never tell the difference.
thats 2 things weve agreed on now  .
you can tell the season has'nt started yet you old scouser you  .