Richie Lopez started skating in 1986 in Bloomfield, New Jersey where he hails from. He is famous for being only the second guy in history to pull off the 900 degree spin. Tony Hawk, the first skater ever to pull of this trick, even praises Lopez for this feat. Lopez considers being able to skate alongside his idols, Tony Hawk and Steve Caballero, as one of his biggest achievements.
Lopez has not suffered any major injuries through his career although he remembers that he once smashed his front teeth. Even so, he says that he is extremely thankful that he gets to do what he loves and reminds people interested in the sport to keep skating for fun. He says perseverance will always help you realize your dreams.
When he is not competing, Lopez likes to spend his time watching basketball or playing video games. He likes listening to heavy metal. Aside from American food – his favorites are pizza and cheeseburgers – he also enjoys Spanish cuisine.
Lopez is 39 years old, stands five feet, seven inches tall and weighs 145 pounds. Lopez runs the Recs Plex skate camp in New Jersey. His skateboarding history includes:

• 2003 Surf Expo, Best Trick, 3rd place
• 2002 Soul Bowl Virginia Beach, 3rd place
• 2001 X Trials in Cleveland, Ohio, 2nd
• 2001 Orlando, Florida Surf Expo, 2nd
• Mobile Skatepark Series in Baltimore, Best Trick, 4th
• Mobile Skatepark Series in Dallas, Best Trick, 4th place

Lopez is currently sponsored by the following:

• Oust
• Randoms
• H-Town
• Indy