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Title: R.I.P Rick Twomey
Post by: Gnarlyscoots on October 02, 2016, 12:35 AM

R.I.P Rick Twomey. A true legend and pioneer of Bmx.

You will be sadly missed by all  :(

Excerpt taken from the Museum:-

The “Rick” of the infamous Rick’s Bike Shop team, he mentored and coached a motley group of kids and transformed them into the team that ruled the early days of BMX. Rick`s legacy as team manager and coach had an undeniable impact on the competitive side of the sport. The original team members are like a who`s who of legendary names in BMX history. The team roster included Hall of Fame riders such as Dave Clinton, Bobby Encinas and Thom Lund along with equally influential riders like John Palfreyman, Doug Takahashi and Tinker Juarez. Rick`s creative ingenuity was very much ahead of its time. The "Twomey Effect" is highly recognized in the technological advancements that transformed bikes from suspension tankers to the rigid frame standard of today. Rick`s team members set the track record at the 1974 Yamaha Gold Cup in the LA Coliseum as the first team racing on Webco rigid frames and Motomag wheels. Redline credited Rick`s influence as essential on their first loop tail frame, which was ridden my RBS team member John Palfreyman. Rick strongly influenced and guided the development of Webco frames and also contributed to design at Mongoose and Jag. Also of note, Rick was the first BMX Editor for one of the earliest BMX publications, Minicycle/BMX Action.

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Title: Re: R.I.P Rick Twomey
Post by: Jono on October 02, 2016, 01:42 AM

Shows our age now when the icons start passing on :4_17_5:

Title: Re: R.I.P Rick Twomey
Post by: factory pilot on October 02, 2016, 01:56 AM

Shame once again as another connected to our hobby and generation passes ..Seemed a nice guy from what I've seen and read about him.
RIP

Title: Re: R.I.P Rick Twomey
Post by: Bigplinky on October 02, 2016, 08:40 AM

RIP Rick thanks for helping make our sport great  :-[

Title: Re: R.I.P Rick Twomey
Post by: kdw712 on October 02, 2016, 08:49 AM

RIP Rick  :(

Title: Re: R.I.P Rick Twomey
Post by: BMX1973 on October 02, 2016, 08:58 AM

R.I.P  :(

 :radbmxsmilie:

Title: Re: R.I.P Rick Twomey
Post by: griff on October 02, 2016, 12:49 PM

RIP Rick

Title: Re: R.I.P Rick Twomey
Post by: In2bmx on October 02, 2016, 02:46 PM

RIP Rick  :'(

Title: Re: R.I.P Rick Twomey
Post by: Schneeky1 on October 02, 2016, 03:16 PM

Rick, you my friend are going to be properly missed.... :(

Title: Re: R.I.P Rick Twomey
Post by: MartyC on October 02, 2016, 03:19 PM

Another loss to the great BMX track in the sky; RIP Rick.

Title: Re: R.I.P Rick Twomey
Post by: retrogeezer on October 02, 2016, 03:26 PM

a very sad day in the BMX world.... ride in peace Rick.

Title: Re: R.I.P Rick Twomey
Post by: Pooch on October 03, 2016, 10:34 PM

Bollox, that's Val Kilmer..