If only we had the time we could & would make some of the best stuff out there......

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Just a teaser shot of what's to come. All being well this beast will be fully unleashed at this years street jam (1st Saturday in July). More to follow...

There will be a new Trick Factory Website in the near future which, thanks to Oli will allow for greater possibilities.
The unit is too quiet of late, please remember we still have bills to pay. And if people don't start using the place I'll just have to get back down there and learn a whole load of new tricks that no one will understand

Didn't often let my riding overlap into my home life but this is an obvious exception.
Thanks so much to everyone for their words of support and to all keeping the unit ticking along.
Hopefully I will be back later next week to ride and to carry on with the various projects we are working on.....

For the love of life (in memory of...) from Robert Ridge on Vimeo.

This from Ian B-Dizzle:

Below is an edit of an email received today. This can only be a good thing. Hopefully a stepping stone to a positive future.

Dear Mr Ridge,
I have been asked to contact you, on behalf of West Dorset District Council, to discuss the future of The Trick Factory in light of the possible redevelopment of the Old Stover Building in the St Michaels Trading Estate. It is recognised that the facility offered by The Trick Factory for the young people of Bridport (and beyond) is very important and should not be lost if at all possible. Therefore, finding alternative premises for the indoor skateboard/BMX track is a priority.
I have therefore been asked to meet with yourself to establish what type of premises you need in terms of minimum space requirements, location etc and how we might be able to help you to secure them.
I wonder if you would be available to meet with us and discuss the matter further. If that is not possible, I would be grateful if you could contact me to arrange a more convenient time.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Sally Lloyd-Jacob
Principal Planning Officer - Urban Design
Planning Policy
West Dorset District Council

Hope the arm fixes quickly !

Just seen Phil Allers edit of the "Bowling for Stephen" jam over on the Ride UK website.
Plenty more content than our own effort. Hopefully going to put on another jam on one of the May bank hol's

The new Standard video "Stronger Than All" is now being screened at the park on a newly purchased LCD screen, with copies for sale in the next few days. Jones Soda is back on the menu in most shades, just fixed the floodlights, the park is being well used and Lisa's back helping out. Here's to a GR8 08'

Finally got round to putting the photos up from the weekend I visited in November.

And we also have all the best from over Christmas. We actually rode on Christmas Day, I think everyone got a bit bored at home, I guess Christmas isn't as exciting as it used to be...

Will post up a date/s for screenings at the park soon, trailer below:-

In what I guess to be true SBC fashion, Antony and Sonni spent a sneaky weekend down here and did their thing. The below vid' was lifted from Sonni's Myspace page and demonstrates how BMXers can be true professional athletes, worthy of inclusion into the likes of the olympics

So the weather didn't behave and we hosted the Deadend/5710/Bowling for Stephen jam.
Pretty much a Bournemouth area invasion, so good to see some old faces (Gilly, Kev Looker & Jesus amoungst others) as well as the regular shredders. Crazy stuff done by Rob Sands, Paul Jeffries, Jack Marchant, Phil Aller and others. Big thanks to Leeroy and co. and all who provided input and support.

...could be busy if it rains as the park will be the alternate venue for a Deadend bikes jam.
Either way all entrance fees will go into the Stephen Murray fund.

Harrow skatepark in London. One of the few remaining classic 70's concrete parks. If we stick houses everywhere to accomodate an ever increasing population (the root cause of almost all modern day problems, no really !!!) then what is everyone gonna do if you don't want to get fat sat in front of a TV/monitor most of your life ? Sign this petition ASAP !!!
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/HarrowSkatePark/

Just up on Youtube is the November "Oldfools" Cornwall trip. No Cramner comparisons but good times nonetheless:-

07785584931 - Ringing this number you will be able to check opening times. Recorded message when shut/when everyones riding/skating. I give it at least 2 years....

Anyone fancy learning the art of the curve we've made a makeshift one whilst moving some stuff around.......

Whilst watching the sunset stumbled accross an interesting creation........

Two snippets of Bridport craziness, we are a strange bunch:

Nose wheelie-assistant:



WC Hammer:

Seems all too often people are negative about their local councils for what they do or don't do and dont always want to acknowledge the positive stuff. For the second consecutive year The Trick Factory has recieved a share of grant funds for local causes from Bridport Town Council. Thanks to Lisa for her part in this and also to the numerous council reps' who are pledging support for our facility into its uncertain future (see previous posts).

Yes indeed, I have finally gotten around to sorting out the photos from my last visit to Bridport, I've sent a bunch already to people over MSN but here is a small selection for everyone else:

We're cutting down the flatbank to make a bigger platfrom on top. Should make a few new lines/possibilities.