Ronnie Surridge, BMX to property, a note from 2019

This is a company note from September 2019.

Ronnie Surridge. If you are in the BMX world you will know the name. Sponsored by big names including Vans, Alpine Stars, Profile Racing, Staffbmx, Team Blowin It, Protec back in the day, it is easy to see that he was an individual well respected in the BMX sphere.

Starting off when he was a youngster with his twin brother, his first bike was a Harlo Sport bike. What started as riding outdoors with his brother turned into a career. When finishing school and deciding what path to go down, there were many options, graphic design being one of them.

But, when given the chance to go to America, a country that was revelling in the investment into the BMX sport but not providing the talent that was being showcased in the UK, Ronnie leapt at the opportunity, grabbing himself championships and sponsorship early on. Being of a younger age to his competitors, Ronnie’s ranking rose drastically in popularity and championships.

Individuals that he saw as his heroes, he soon found himself lined up next to on the ramp, competing alongside them and then becoming long term friends. Bestwick, Hoffman, Mirra well established names in the BMX World, not forgetting his closest friend and fellow BMX competitor Scotty Cranmer. BMX was a passion for Ronnie and with passion comes determination, hard work and success.

Now older and back in London, Ronnie has discovered a new passion in residential construction. Being a past athlete works in so many favours when entering a new career. With a hard work ethic and the determination to carry on through the highs and lows and persist until you reach your goals, the athlete’s mentality is very beneficial when it comes to any career.

Ronnie and Nick, founder here at NU Projects have been long term friends meeting each other through their connection with BMX in England. With that, their passion for their sport was also mirrored in both their passions for construction. Ronnie had worked on side return extensions, renovations and loft conversions, and project managed a run of residential projects in east London. In 2019 he joined NU Projects as head project manager, and as sales representative for NU Kitchens.

What he liked about construction was the same thing he liked about the sport: the process. You start small, you build it up, and you can see what you have made at the end of it. Looking at a property and seeing what it could be is a form of creativity, whether the aim is value or a house somebody wants to live in.

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