Frank Coggins interview:

Where do you live?
living in dublin city,the rare aul dublin, that is ireland,the little boat off the cost of the atlantic cost.very temperamental weather which could be a direct reflection of the people living here maybe...who knows..who cares?

Describe yourself in max. 10 words:
fearfull,fearless,confused,enlightened,wreckless,safe,sketchy,smooth,happy and thankfull..just a big ball of happy and thankfull contradiction...woohoo!!!..

Name some of the things you do during the day, besides bikeriding:
most of the day if not it all is committed to running a timber frame factory myself and my brother started a while ago called thermal seal timber-frame technology.TST....takes alot   to keep it running smooth,meeting people,organising managing factory floor etc..all in the name of being the best timber frame company out there....ramp riders is another company im workin on....we got a 6ft high 16ft wide mobile spine mini ramp that does shows around the country..its fun..no stress...and now im moving it into a 3000sq ft warehouse near the timber frame factory....so alot more riding can be done..its going to be cool..going to put spine, sub rails,sub boxes big mini tech thing with jumpbox and even a foam pit...going to be great mang and expect you over neils and all the simple heads the day its finished,,,,which should be around july ish?

Name 3 (or more) good things about bikeriding:
-the people iv met through it.   -the places it has taken me to.   -and last but not least that indescribeable feeling it gives all of us who.    ride..whether   its ramps,rails or kerbs...super stuff!!!

What's your favorite thing to ride?
my bike...ramps both big and small,kerbs walls etc..love to ride everything but dont get the chance to all the time.

If you could change one thing, what would it be?
maybe one or two things that iv done in the past.

Where is the best place you have travelled to?
my short move to denmark was great.. had a brilliant time there met some great people and had some unforgetable experiences...theres a small island called simi off the coast of greece that i try get to every summer..savage place to relax with girlfriend on a boat just reading,swimming, boozing and drinking.

Where would you like to travel to?
i would like to go visit my sister in california but not sure how the immigration will treat me as i overstayed there a few years ago...ah well!!

If you could be a superhero, who would you be?
duff man.

Favorite food?
all my girlfriends cooking..shes a super cook.

Favorite drink?
honestly...most beers.

Which music are you listening to at the moment?
placebo,bloc party,cure and always dylon.

Whats more important to you, contests or videoparts?
dont really do many contest though id like to get to more..to ride and party   with duff man and the boys..video sections are cooler..you can work on them and fine tune them..editing is one of my favourite things to do,i can get lost in that frame of mind for hours.

What inspires you?
the fact that im going to die some day is enough to inspire me to do stuff..the dreams and goals you have for yourself shouldnt just live and die as   thoughts in your head..and theres certainly no time to waste once you ve made a decision..your going to die some day..experience it all through whatever form you can.

Has there been any situations, things or people that has changed your life significantly?
yes meeting my girlfriend.. .lou..she has played a major role in my life at every level and she doesnt even know to what extent...most things i do are done with her flag held high.

What would your ideal day be like?
wake up in the morning early,have a little bit of slap´n´tickle then go back to sleep,then wake up to being served a really well prepared breakfast by girlfriend..sun shining,no work,go ride all day long with favourite tunes hit ramp n rail park later and hang out friends and owner..actually frank manweiller owner of the place..nicest man iv ever met completely genuine and always helped me out..definetly on the inspiring list...

Most important item to bring on trips?
my bike and lots of money..most trips i have time for these days are with the chic..although of course when we are doing shows then i would have to say a spine ramp would be an important ithem to bring.

What's the best thing about being home?
im always home unless im not so then its great to get the fuck outta there.

Anything else?
yes simple bikes are the best bikes out there and everybody should be a proud simple owner...take death seriously not life.....`slan`(fare well)