Allan Cooke Interview (He's Off Specialized, Fox, & Boost)
Allan Cooke will no longer be riding for Specialized Bikes, Fox, and Boost Mobile in 2009. We asked him a few questions to get you a little more info.
How long were you on Specialized, and how did you get on the team in the first place?
Eleven years. Travis Chipres sponsored me for BMX racing and dirt jumping.
What are some of your fondest memories from those times?
Nothing beats getting your first free bike in the mail! Specialized being a company that makes mountain bikes and road bikes as well, it was always cool to get any kind of bike I wanted.
What is your current sponsor line-up?
DC, Bell, Demolition Parts, and X Balm.
Is there anything special you look for in a sponsor?
Somebody that is interested in more than just contest results. Someone that wants to support all kinds of riding video parts, Local Exposure Tour, marketing, etc.
Anything else you'd like to add?
It was great while it lasted but I am looking forward to starting something new with another company.
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kylecarlson
12/12/2008 10:17 PM
Ryan57
8/4/2009 1:26 PM
That sucks, but who's he riding for now ?
hawaiian_george
12/15/2008 3:18 PM
sucks man, allan cookes the man! who cares about contest results anyways, everyone know this guys got style. not many guys do superman seatgrabs and nothings like cooke anymore! wish you luck man! im sure you will get something sick!
h8breedbmx
12/14/2008 9:05 PM
FUCK THAT!
brownie man
12/13/2008 11:59 PM
that sucks. good luck to ya.
brownie man
12/13/2008 11:58 PM
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Colin Mackay
12/13/2008 6:30 PM
bullshit Al, stick by a company and that happens, you owned their bmx program. Something better will come up.
pooterman
12/13/2008 5:30 PM
Big bad al will get a sponser he is one of the nices riders you will ever neet I meet him at roots jam one hell of a dude good luck al
bmx_dan
12/13/2008 12:51 PM
i think Specialized is trying to compete with mongoose to have the streetest team. so there droppin there ramp riders
Old School Wolfie
12/13/2008 12:47 PM
He's a one hell of a rider. Right now the economy sucks and people are losing their jobs all over the place. Even BMX companies have to let people go if they aren't making money. Somebody will pick him up.
4thelove
12/13/2008 6:52 AM
Finally off Specialized!!!!!
Thank Satan!!!!
hawaiian_george
12/13/2008 4:46 AM
its the economy, im sure its a HUGE reason!!!
remotebmx
12/13/2008 2:07 AM
what the? why is that. i mean yeh if hes off one company but 3?
holy shit haha
piclejuice
12/12/2008 11:54 PM
one guess ..his own bike company?
chanler
12/12/2008 11:35 PM
SUX HES A GOOD GUY AND ALL AROUND BADASS RIDER FUCK THAT
deks420
12/12/2008 10:29 PM
Thats a trip wonder why
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