Trevor Cowell Interveiw May 2008

Name: Trevor Cowell

 Age: 39

What do you do for a living?

Garage proprietor

 When did you start riding?

Started riding at the age of 13, my 1st bike was a Diamond Back Silver Streak

(Thought it was the business)

 When did you start riding for DP?

Started riding for DP approx “84 to late “85

 What did DP supply you with when you were with them?

I was given a frame and forks set, but not much else

 Did you make any money at DP?

Don’t remember any money coming my way only expenses etc

 Who have you ridden for?

Have ridden for DP and Peugeot (2 seasons doing demos at holiday camps)

 What is your fondest memory at DP?

Fondest memories hanging out with Glyn, travelling, doing demos and living the dream!

 Which rider most influenced you?

The American riders mostly, Mike Dominguez, Eddie. I thought they were cool.

 Where do you ride now?

Skate parks all over the place. They are so much better now than we had then,
it was Rom skate park or nothing.

 What is your favorite Trick?

Old school tricks, I used to enjoy cowboys, cherry pickers and of course aerials

 What is your favorite type of riding?

These days its skate parks, so Modern Park riding it is.
though I do sometimes get the old school bike out
for some old fashioned ground riding.

 What bikes do you own?

2008 wethepeople 4 seasons, I also have my old Peugeot freestyler,
a DP freestyler and a “08 PK Ripper

  When do you think you will stop riding?

Not yet as only just got started again, when it hurts or aches too much I guess!!