Dave@Trialtech Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Some of you will have heard of him, some of you even met him, though I have a feeling the majority of you won't know much about him. But I'm hoping a lot more will be seen/heard of him during the rest of this year! I'm very happy to reveal that Rick Koekoek from Netherlands has just signed a contract to use Trialtech components for the rest of 2008 and to help develop products for 2009! Being ranked 8th in the World for 2007 and hearing a lot about how much of a nice guy he is, I was a little gutted to hear earlier in the year that he was lining up a deal with a different manufacturer. I was on the look out for a 20" rider and Rick fitted the bill perfectly. But things worked out in the end...Following a tip off from one of my friends that Rick was still on the look out for a main sponsor we had a bit of a conversation via emails and finally got to catch up in person at the UCI World Cup in Barcelona. Before anything too firm was put in place I thought it would be best to have a general chat with him, see him riding etc. I tagged along with Stan and Ali C when they went for a little street ride with Rick during the weekend. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was pleasently surprised to say the least, and pretty flattered that he wanted to ride for Trialtech! Some of you will have seen the video on YouTube (here) of Rick breaking a World Record sidehop over the bar, something that the TV show producers are working hard to make 100% official by the Guinness Book of Records. But after seeing him ride and speaking to him in Barcelona I know he has bigger plans than 130cm, so watch this space! I'd just like to say thanks again to Rick for choosing Trialtech components, and for the input in to development for 2009 parts that he has already had and will have in the future. Good luck for the rest of 2008! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 sweet signing dave, welcome to the team rick You should get over to the UK sometime for a weekend of riding....even i might show up , and im a slacker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_b Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 ace rider! Asyou say, a top bloke, i'm sure he'll do you proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 How come I've never heard of him?! Looks like an absolute monster! Looking forward to seeing some vids from the Trialtech boys and some fancy new components too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Shaw Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Yeah, top addition to the team! As Dave says, got to ride street with him while in Barcelona and he is extremely good!! He is a very powerful rider but smooth as well. He is a really nice guy as well and easy to chat too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessell Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 congrats and welcome to the team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrewsbury Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 Welldone and welcome to the team, hope to meet sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 How come I've never heard of him?! Looks like an absolute monster! Looking forward to seeing some vids from the Trialtech boys and some fancy new components too! exactly what i was gunna say haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robonatomz Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 rick is a beast, not sure i know anyone who could beat him in an arm wrestle, or eat an entire loaf of bread in one go as fast as him, lol good lad you got there dave, rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cox. Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 your sorted then, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..::littlesam::.. Posted June 6, 2008 Report Share Posted June 6, 2008 looks beast. never heard of him mind but from what people have said i am sure he will fit in nicely on the trialtech team. Sam X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrAsHeR Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 Got a video of him. He is a pure monster! Youtube Video -> ">" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe b Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 Jeeeeeeeessus - he's insane. Top style, too... Welcome to the team, geez! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom jersey Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 Fook me hes a bit good , nice signing Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil Jsy Chris Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 What an amazing rider, really great to have him signed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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