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Title: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: generallee on May 27, 2008, 10:12 AM
Robs girlfriend and soulmate of 13 years passed away recently due to a medical illness. Please spare a thought for Rob, and check out his tribute to her here -

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steve
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: Philbert on May 27, 2008, 11:24 AM
i spent this weekend doing a test of personal endurance which gave me quite a while to think about some things, its amazing to think about all the things that surround you in the background that inspire you to succeed in the foreground.

a fitting tribute i think
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: adam01 on May 27, 2008, 11:38 AM
great tribute godbless
 xx
AD
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: SaMAlex on May 27, 2008, 01:42 PM
My thoughts are with you Rob.
Hope to see you soon.
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: subversion on May 27, 2008, 02:26 PM
What a fabulous tribute, thoughts go out to you Rob.

Regards Ian
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: Flatcap on May 27, 2008, 04:10 PM
My thoughts are with you Rob and all concerned - take care.

Daz.
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: welsh denny on May 27, 2008, 04:45 PM
very sad news. met rob quite a few times over the years and he is the nicest bloke you'll ever meet.

you are  in our thoughts rob.
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: Bob_Acid on May 27, 2008, 05:14 PM
Very sad. Prayers out to you.
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: TwoBobRob on May 27, 2008, 05:36 PM
Very sad news indeed.  Spent some time with Rob back in the 90s - lovely bloke.

My thoughts are with you buddy.
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: fletchy baby on May 27, 2008, 09:36 PM
 very sad news mate .

  big thoughts to Rob + all those concerned.

Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: Sean 2000 on May 27, 2008, 10:19 PM
Sad news indeed, thoughts are with you RR.

Sean.
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: bmxer4ever on May 27, 2008, 10:25 PM
When I opened Steve's email today titled "Bad News" I didn't know what to expect, but I didn't expect this.

Damn shame.
 
13 years is a long time and you (Rob) must just be destroyed.

All the best to you mate, hope to get down and meet you later in the year.

Best wishes to you and yours.
Gary
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: CD17 on May 28, 2008, 04:31 PM
Its very sad when two people who just want to be together, can't be anymore.

My thought are with you.
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: dodgydave on May 28, 2008, 05:36 PM
shame ..i been with my partner for 12yr.....must be hard .....take care m8 ... 8)
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: Flatcap on May 28, 2008, 05:38 PM
I'm disappointed that over 170 people have viewed this thread and yet only 13 people have left a reply...shame on you!

 :knuppel2:
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: Wayne Ryder on May 29, 2008, 12:05 AM
Good point, which I'll try to address here by offering sincere condolences.
It's sad to hear that life's treating a good guy this way.
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: steve Beech TA on May 29, 2008, 07:44 AM


My sincere condolences mate, I cant even start to imagine what you are going through at the moment all i can say is my thoughts are with you during this time and i am sure that Catherine would have loved the tribute.

Take care mate Best wishes

Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: rarman1 on May 29, 2008, 08:12 AM
sad news indeed,

my sincere condolences to rob ridge,

rob
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: muttley on May 29, 2008, 10:33 AM
Must be devastating, thoughts are with you.

Ross and Michelle.
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: donkeybambam on May 29, 2008, 10:45 AM
LOST FOR WORDS MATE........VERY SAD
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: generallee on May 29, 2008, 10:56 AM

Just got this from Rob -

I didn't plan it like this but almost to the minute it is four weeks on since Catherine passed away. In some ways that seems like an eternity, in other ways it seems like yesterday. In time I know things will improve and as with most aspects of life I try to remain positive and in respect to that I am so very grateful for all the thoughts, words and gestures of comfort. It really does provide feelings of worth and reminds me why I still love the sport/passtime that has shaped much of my life (and will hopefully continue to do so). I got back on my bike this Sunday just gone and felt so much better for doing so. I hope to get round to talking to everyone eventually and please pass on my regards to anyone else who may appreciate this message. Thanks to all again and hope to see you all (riding and/or having fun) soon. Rob.

We're thinking of you mate!
steve
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: BLUEMONDAY on May 29, 2008, 01:44 PM


I don't know Rob at all but my condolences go out to him.

A very moving tribute and a talented bloke.

RIP Catherine.
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: profile on May 29, 2008, 02:02 PM
That's rough, man. Don't know you obviously, I'm more a lurker than a poster here at the moment, but you have my condolences.  Big time.
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: teamsano on May 29, 2008, 03:50 PM
sorry to hear of this rob, our thoughts are with you...
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: bmxer4ever on May 30, 2008, 12:03 AM
Its very sad when two people who just want to be together, can't be anymore.

My thought are with you.

The most poignant and relevant post on this thread. Well said, I couldn't have thought of anything better to say.

G
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: Broggie on May 30, 2008, 06:48 AM
Death is a miserable bastard who creeps though your door, steals everything you love the most, then kicks you in the goolies on the way out.  Rob, you have my every sympathy...take care.



Ray.
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: zed4130 on May 30, 2008, 07:57 AM
my thoughts are with you rob, from me and all my family,

paul
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: othomas2 on May 30, 2008, 01:14 PM
Sorry to hear your news... life is so fragile.


Chin up and keep riding...

all the best.

Owen
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: beard1973 on May 30, 2008, 01:21 PM
I cannot even begin to imagine your pain dude...

Thoughts are with you...

Dave
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: skids on May 30, 2008, 05:51 PM
I dont know you personally Rob, and I know I must seem weird getting condolences from strangers.
But I wish you all the best and hope you are coping as best as possible.
              So sorry.........................................skids[Gary]
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: Arma on May 30, 2008, 11:28 PM
thats a  downer man, as i always say lifes a blast but can go bang anytime  ,.........
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: Bushwacked on June 01, 2008, 03:19 PM
Great vid but very sad to hear of your loss and I hope you have only the fondest memories of your loved one from which you can draw comfort.

I was only talking to a friend yesterday about how grief can do strange things to someone when you have to go through it but time is a great healer and prevails in the end. Keep your chin up - there's a lot of RAD love going your way!!!

B

Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: bmxer4ever on June 01, 2008, 04:49 PM
Looking through one of my MANY old magazines today and found an interview with Rob. Here's some pics from it...

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/k48/2ndChildhood/Old%20School%20Riders/robridge01.jpg)

(http://www.radbmx.co.uk/archive/albums/k48/2ndChildhood/Old%20School%20Riders/robridge02.jpg)
Title: Re: Rob Ridge - Some very sad news
Post by: Mattdub on June 02, 2008, 10:37 PM
Sad Sad news . My thoughts are with you Rob , that's a great tribute  ;) .
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