Author Topic: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they! (Read 5389 times)

harris · « **on:** January 20, 2006, 07:59 PM »

were are they now do they have anything to do with bmx anymore.

danny silverstreak · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2006, 08:07 PM »

Im sure neil ruffell has passed away r.i.p , im not sure of exactly how

billstup · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2006, 08:12 PM »

Neil saddly took his own life in August 03 after a long battle with illness, RIP.

Craig is about, working with his brother Fraser last I heard, but all attempts at contact have failed at the moment

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2006, 09:07 PM »

I heard from a friend recently that Craig has been doing some trailriding up in Essex somewhere, and is quite into riding again. I sent the word for him to look in here sometime soon. We'll see.

coasterbrake · « **Reply #4 on:** January 21, 2006, 04:27 PM »

Here's a photo of Craig taken last year at Meanwhile in London. He can still bust out massive 540 airs on his old Hoffman. He DJs alot now.

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silentpartner · « **Reply #5 on:** January 21, 2006, 05:35 PM »

is that wiz and delarosa?

coasterbrake · « **Reply #6 on:** January 21, 2006, 06:00 PM »

Yeah that is Wiz and Delarosa, Craig didn't know who they were and when I told them who he was they were blown away. Nearly twenty years since Craig's part in Aggroman.

tricknuts · « **Reply #7 on:** January 24, 2006, 12:55 AM »

Coaster. Are you still in touch with Craig? It would be great to get him to sign up on the site, and I'm sure he would love all the compliments he's sure to receive.

coasterbrake · « **Reply #8 on:** January 24, 2006, 06:40 PM »

Yeah - I have his number, I will mention the site to him, then its up to him.

This is wierd as I guess most of us don't know who we are really talking to in this forum - we could have been mates back in the day.

I have a large archive of old school stuff including a photocopy of everybody who had one's - UKBFA license. Plus alot of video form the 80's. I people are interested.

madall · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2006, 12:10 AM »

Quote from: coasterbrake on January 24, 2006, 06:40 PM

Yeah - I have his number, I will mention the site to him, then its up to him.

This is wierd as I guess most of us don't know who we are really talking to in this forum - we could have been mates back in the day.

I have a large archive of old school stuff including a photocopy of everybody who had one's - UKBFA license. Plus alot of video form the 80's. I people are interested.

Coaster
What video do you have as I would be very interested buddy, It would be great to have the UK's favourite old school hero on the site so see what you can do bud

Allan M

RADHAB · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2006, 11:20 AM »

Quote from: coasterbrake on January 24, 2006, 06:40 PM

Yeah - I have his number, I will mention the site to him, then its up to him.

This is wierd as I guess most of us don't know who we are really talking to in this forum - we could have been mates back in the day.

I have a large archive of old school stuff including a photocopy of everybody who had one's - UKBFA license. Plus alot of video form the 80's. I people are interested.

Dont suppose you have any footage from any of the BFA comps at Woking??? Or 1989 KOC?? Let me know if you have.

Steve

coasterbrake · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2006, 06:42 PM »

OK I have all of BMX Beat un-edited straight from Boarder TV.
I also have UK vs USA from Slough I think. A UKBFA comp with a Haro team Demo, Nourie, Blyther, Wilkerson.
I think I still have the 1985 KOC from Rom. Marco Lara, Charlie Reynolds etc. Plus some more I can't remember. Give us a week or so as I they are all still at my mother's - so I will have to go get them and sort them. Plus make some copies from VHS to DVD.

billstup · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2006, 06:47 PM »

Do you mean the kos 84 at Rom, or the koc at Southsea in 85, I`m hoping its the 84 at Rom if its got Marco Lara and Charlie in as I`d love a copy of that Simon

coasterbrake · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2006, 06:58 PM »

Yeah sorry 84 at Rom. You were there, all Skyway, Mason, Jess, Dave Curry, Trevor Cowell, Ralph, Steve Baldry.... Don't hold ya breath though as I haven't seen it for along time - but I'm sure its there.

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RADHAB · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2006, 07:05 PM »

Quote from: billstup on January 25, 2006, 06:47 PM

Do you mean the kos 84 at Rom, or the koc at Southsea in 85, I`m hoping its the 84 at Rom if its got Marco Lara and Charlie in as I`d love a copy of that Simon

It was still Kos in 85 at Southsea Bill, the first KOC was 88.

billstup · « **Reply #15 on:** January 25, 2006, 07:10 PM »

Quote from: coasterbrake on January 25, 2006, 06:58 PM

Yeah sorry 84 at Rom. You were there, all Skyway, Mason, Jess, Dave Curry, Trevor Cowell, Ralph, Steve Baldry.... Don't hold ya breath though as I haven't seen it for along time - but I'm sure its there.

Do your best Simon, I never even knew there was any footage from that day :o

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #16 on:** January 25, 2006, 09:40 PM »

I say chaps, sorry to butt in.... Coasterbrake - are you Mr Kefford by any chance?

retrorider.u.k · « **Reply #17 on:** January 25, 2006, 11:02 PM »

sure is.simon get copying needing bmx beat 86,rom etc

nice to know your still about.long time no speak.trevor was asking after you not that long ago...

billstup · « **Reply #18 on:** January 25, 2006, 11:10 PM »

Trevor is a member too, he just hasn`t posted yet

tricknuts · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2006, 11:48 AM »

well well. i never clicked it was Simon kefford. I never gave it a thought as to why you would have all the UKBFA licences, etc etc. Glad you're here. I'd love to see all the unedited "beats", and the others.

How can we get Trev to post? maybe we should call him some names or something

gmac · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2006, 12:03 PM »

Quote from: tricknuts on January 26, 2006, 11:48 AM

How can we get Trev to post? maybe we should call him some names or something

D'ya mean old 'stinky pants Trev' ? I don't think name calling would work, he's too much of a numpty

coasterbrake · « **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2006, 06:08 PM »

OK you've sussed me - would still love to know who I am talking too half the time. I have got all the UKBFA docs, results photos etc - Tizer Worlds stuff - remember a 14 yr old Mat Hoffman at Slough comp?all lovingly saved by my late father.

Some way/how I will get around to making it all digitally available so people can access it all.

Here is the quiz of the week taken at BMX Beat Hotel - pros schmoozing by the pool - Mr Stupple sat on the side??

I could start a UKBFA gallery if someone can tell me how to.

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andy irwin · « **Reply #22 on:** January 26, 2006, 06:19 PM »

I think that was the pool at the hotel for bmx beat . Oh hi Simon ,long time no see this is Andy Irwin by the way. sorry to hear about your dad .

coasterbrake · « **Reply #23 on:** January 26, 2006, 07:52 PM »

Thanks Andy - yeah the pool was at the Swallow Hotel Carlisle. In the pic are Ruffell, Campbell, Preston, Hawkins (he would be in the pool with the boys eh.. eh), Jess D, Mr Hudson, Mr Winder

Hey I remember you having us in stitches on the Train going up to Carlisle or was it Newcastle. Some guy sitting in your seat wouldn't move - so as I remember you sat on his table cross legged facing him flicking his copy of the Times "get out of my seat you 'kin muppet" were the words you used. Anyway he as I remember neither of you would move the whole journey. Then there was the story of you on the GT tour in Belfast.... another day.

tricknuts · « **Reply #24 on:** January 26, 2006, 09:35 PM »

Ok, so what one of the mods/ site owner is going to help Simon put together a UKBFA gallery? (I hope Nick Phillip doesn't come along.. he'll set fire to it )