What we've got here for you is a collection of various web-links that we found interesting and thought that you might too. Some of them are skate/BMX related, some are completely random.
Keep an eye on this page coz we'll update it & add to it from time to time. Let us know via the Forum (www.stamfordskatepark.co.uk/forum/viewforum.php?f=2) if you've got anything you think worth posting.
Richie Jackson doin' stuff you never though possible. And lookin' more than a bit like Brookie circa 2008 in the process
Double Front Flip on an MTB:
He gets knocked down: he gets up again, and again, and again
Piotrek:
Nice little edit of some random bloke with wheels on his boots... ;p
Bruno Hoffman: How many times can one bloke's hat fall off in a video? Count 'em. Go on.
This one's for Greenwood:
Mark Webb. What this fella can't do on a bike aint worth bothering with. Astonishing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eW_1NEMcYIY&feature=player_embedded - how to endo/stoppie a Bedford Rascal!
Footy. But like you've never seen it before. The soundtrack is none too shabby as well.
Danny Macaskill. I never tire of watching this. That tree-flip at 3:07 is staggering:
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Project Update - November 2011 You may have read in the local press recently that our fundraising efforts have now got us to the grand total of £150,000!!! This ...
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Total Lack of Facilities for Young People in Stamford 21st November 2009: Another letter in support of our ...
Action Plan
1. Set up CIC (Community Interest Company) giving the committee official - DONE
2. Gain permission to build from landowner - DONE. After a long, long wait we now have permission to build on the Rec from the landowners, Stamford Town Council.
3. Begin fundraising through local businesses, grants, charitable trusts and local events - UNDERWAY & ONGOING
4. Site survey - INITIAL CONSULTATIONS UNDERWAY
5. Invite specialist companies to design skatepark, with input from local users - INITIAL CONSULTATIONS UNDERWAY (see News page for designs)
6. Arrange open meetings with all interested parties to choose the best and most cost effective design - UNDERWAY & ONGOING. We have now held several meetings with the general public, local residents & skaters/bladers/BMXers
7. Sign contract with the winning company
8. Build the skatepark!
8. Ride the skatepark!!
8. Love the skatepark!!!