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Title: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: harris on January 20, 2006, 07:59 PM
were are they now do they have anything to do with bmx anymore.
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: danny silverstreak on January 20, 2006, 08:07 PM
Im sure neil ruffell has passed away r.i.p , im not sure of exactly how :(
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: billstup 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  :(
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: TwoBobRob 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.  :)
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake 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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Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: silentpartner on January 21, 2006, 05:35 PM
is that wiz and delarosa?  :coolsmiley:
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake 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.
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: tricknuts 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.
Title: Re: craig campbell & neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: 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.
Title: Re: craig campbell & neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: madall on January 25, 2006, 12:10 AM
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
Title: Re: craig campbell & neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: RADHAB on January 25, 2006, 11:20 AM
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
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake 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.
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: 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  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: 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.

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Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: RADHAB on January 25, 2006, 07:05 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  :daumenhoch:

It was still Kos in 85 at Southsea Bill, the first KOC was 88.
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: billstup on January 25, 2006, 07:10 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
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: TwoBobRob on January 25, 2006, 09:40 PM
I say chaps,  sorry to butt in....   Coasterbrake - are you Mr Kefford by any chance?
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: retrorider.u.k 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... ;)
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: billstup on January 25, 2006, 11:10 PM
Trevor is a member too, he just hasn`t posted yet  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: tricknuts 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   ;D
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: gmac on January 26, 2006, 12:03 PM
How can we get  Trev to post?    maybe we should call him some names or something   ;D

D'ya mean old 'stinky pants Trev' ? I don't think name calling would work, he's too much of a numpty  ;) :D
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake 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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Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: andy irwin 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 .
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake 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.
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: tricknuts 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 ) ;D ;D
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: Rombloke on January 26, 2006, 09:53 PM
its a job i feel for orb or tricky dicky, as me and bill are computer illiterate.....them two are eletronic nerds

Dave
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake on January 26, 2006, 10:01 PM
I can scan a load of stuff and send it to whoever... Got any Anarchic Adjustment stickers?
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: puss in boots on January 27, 2006, 09:39 AM
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  :daumenhoch:

It was still Kos in 85 at Southsea Bill, the first KOC was 88.
you are indeed correct  radhab!!!! coz my hubby won kos in 85!!!!  ;) still need that video  ;)
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: tricknuts on January 27, 2006, 11:24 AM
I say chaps,  sorry to butt in....   Coasterbrake - are you Mr Kefford by any chance?

This is a bit like playing "Through the keyhole...."
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: puss in boots on January 27, 2006, 11:35 AM
that sounds like some dirty old perv spying!!!
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: andy irwin on January 27, 2006, 06:40 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.
Yeah mate I was  a little bit hyper bitd but you will be pleased to know I calmed down a lot after a spell in the RAF. I dont remember the train incident but I was doing that many stupid things I cant remember them all . I do remember standing on top of the lift at the Swallow hotel (pretty stupid) but it seemed like fun at the time. Are you still bmxing ? I do when I can find time but going through a busy time at the moment with work . 

Andy
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake on January 29, 2006, 11:07 AM
I say chaps,  sorry to butt in....   Coasterbrake - are you Mr Kefford by any chance?

This is a bit like playing "Through the keyhole...."

Yep thats me - and you be Ross Marshall? Good Game - Good Game...
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: tricknuts on January 29, 2006, 11:18 AM
 Ha ha Yes . I'm not the Ross Marshall from Nottingham though. I shared the same name as him. I neiver reached the bigtime.   I was crap on a bike then... and even worse now ;)
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake on January 29, 2006, 11:19 AM
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.
Yeah mate I was  a little bit hyper bitd but you will be pleased to know I calmed down a lot after a spell in the RAF. I dont remember the train incident but I was doing that many stupid things I cant remember them all . I do remember standing on top of the lift at the Swallow hotel (pretty stupid) but it seemed like fun at the time. Are you still bmxing ? I do when I can find time but going through a busy time at the moment with work . 

Andy


I remember the riding on top of the lifts at Swallow - do remember the evening meal times - chaos!
I still ride as much as I can - sometimes months without looking at my bike, then I binge for a while just to back up to a reasonably confident level. Then I stop, and have to start all over agian next time. Still love though - its as if the last 20 years never happened. It was easier to progress when you had no responsibilty to others.
I still find it amazing what a profound effect those little bikes have had on so many lives...
Its good to hear you are well. Si
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake on January 29, 2006, 11:22 AM
Am I supposed to believe that. If so - what a coincidence. I could send you a copy of the other Ross's UKBFA licence and you could steal his BMX I.D. then hit the Big Time in the soon to be X-Games XII Masterclass...
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: tricknuts on January 29, 2006, 11:56 AM
Am I supposed to believe that. If so - what a coincidence. I could send you a copy of the other Ross's UKBFA licence and you could steal his BMX I.D. then hit the Big Time in the soon to be X-Games XII Masterclass...

ha ha If you can be bothered, you can look through them all, and there will be two Ross Marshall's with UKBFA licenses.   If I rememeber right, he has a blonde skinhead with a tuft at the front.   In retrosepct, i wish my parents  named me Dennis mcCoy ;D
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: TwoBobRob on January 29, 2006, 03:38 PM
Simon,  my name is Rob Steele....  We did a couple of demos together way back when.... Last time we met was on the Isle of Wight, I delivered some ramps to you on behalf of Fearless Ramps.  We had a long chat about Mclaren, you gave me a couple of keepsakes to pass on to my F1 mad mate.

Hows things?  :)
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake on January 29, 2006, 06:51 PM
Am I supposed to believe that. If so - what a coincidence. I could send you a copy of the other Ross's UKBFA licence and you could steal his BMX I.D. then hit the Big Time in the soon to be X-Games XII Masterclass...

ha ha If you can be bothered, you can look through them all, and there will be two Ross Marshall's with UKBFA licenses.   If I rememeber right, he has a blonde skinhead with a tuft at the front.   In retrosepct, i wish my parents  named me Dennis mcCoy ;D

Hey sorry for the mistake - the real mccoy
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake on January 29, 2006, 06:55 PM
Simon,  my name is Rob Steele....  We did a couple of demos together way back when.... Last time we met was on the Isle of Wight, I delivered some ramps to you on behalf of Fearless Ramps.  We had a long chat about Mclaren, you gave me a couple of keepsakes to pass on to my F1 mad mate.

Hows things?  :)


Good thanks Rob - yeah I got shafted on that project on the Isle of Wight, shame. Good to hear from you hope youre well. Are you doing the ramps?
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: TwoBobRob on January 29, 2006, 07:08 PM
I'm not bad mate, been through the ringer a bit since i saw you last, but riding all the time and loving it  :)  I don't work for Fearless anymore, I jumped ship back in 2000. I work now as a building site supervisor.  Are you coming to Skaterham on the 18th Feb?  :)
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake on January 29, 2006, 08:14 PM
Caterham - I'd love to but I doubt it...
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: billstup on January 29, 2006, 08:18 PM
Caterham - I'd love to but I doubt it...

You`d be more than welcome to join us Si, you don`t have to ride, you can come and just have a chat, or is it abit too far away ?

Billy
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake on January 30, 2006, 06:32 PM
Caterham - I'd love to but I doubt it...

You`d be more than welcome to join us Si, you don`t have to ride, you can come and just have a chat, or is it abit too far away ?

Billy

I'll do my best to get there. I'd love to see y'all. Its just I live on the Isle of Wight so I will have to have the day off and pay the ferry-man which is a rip-off.
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: billstup on January 30, 2006, 07:23 PM
Well we`ll be having a meet at Southsea sometime this spring or summer, you`ll still have to use the ferry unless your a good swimmer, but it`s a bit closer  so perhaps we`ll see you there  :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake on January 30, 2006, 08:10 PM
Well we`ll be having a meet at Southsea sometime this spring or summer, you`ll still have to use the ferry unless your a good swimmer, but it`s a bit closer  so perhaps we`ll see you there  :daumenhoch:

Yeah that'll be nice.
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: TwoBobRob on January 30, 2006, 08:12 PM
Si..  Thats Eddie Kidds bridge jump in your avatar isn't it?
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake on January 31, 2006, 07:00 PM
Si..  Thats Eddie Kidds bridge jump in your avatar isn't it?


Yeah thats right - he was balls out in his day. Did you ever see the film he was in? The book was called Heavy Metal but I cant remember the name of the film. He did the jump in it...

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Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: TwoBobRob on January 31, 2006, 07:13 PM
I did see that film. I followed his career quite closely for a while.  I also can't remember the film name, but his arch rival in it was called Judas S. Chariot if I recall correctly.... :D


The Great Wall of China jump was knarly. He had no sighting of the landing area until he had peaked the jump.... :o :o
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: Flaz on January 31, 2006, 09:02 PM
that bridge is at maldon essex about 5 miles from where i live that was a long jump in its day with the bikes they had then (they would back flip it now one handed  :idiot2: )
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: puss in boots on January 31, 2006, 09:29 PM
Caterham - I'd love to but I doubt it...

You`d be more than welcome to join us Si, you don`t have to ride, you can come and just have a chat, or is it abit too far away ?

Billy

I'll do my best to get there. I'd love to see y'all. Its just I live on the Isle of Wight so I will have to have the day off and pay the ferry-man which is a rip-off.

my hubby is going from gosport sure he wont mind if you want a lift!!!!  ;)
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: coasterbrake on January 31, 2006, 09:51 PM


my hubby is going from gosport sure he wont mind if you want a lift!!!!  ;)
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that nice of you to offer were would best to meet?- ie portsmouth/Southampton assuming he won't mind
Title: Re: craig campbell &neil ruffell were are they!
Post by: puss in boots on January 31, 2006, 09:59 PM


my hubby is going from gosport sure he wont mind if you want a lift!!!!  ;)

that nice of you to offer were would best to meet?- ie portsmouth/Southampton assuming he won't mind
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he can meet you at the portsmouth ferry terminal, he is keyhole kid (in case you were wondering) i will send you a pm with our number
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