We have six full time members of staff at Cycle Centre including two full time mechanics and a couple of part time staff who help out with tea making. Our most experienced member of the team has been with us for over two decades and the newest addition a couple of months. Do we ride bikes? Yup! You name it there is a good chance we’ve done it!
Shad
How long have you worked here?
13 years
Roles?
Shop Manager I ensure the wheels keep turning
Years cycling & experience?
More than 20 years on a bike, done it all.
Current bike/s?
Mainly Steel and mainly Kona.
Favourite place to ride?
Alpe d Huez
Can I fix it?
Yes
Any events?
Mega Avalanche, Mountain Mayhems, 3peaks, MTB Marathon, Dyfi Enduro XC racing.
Other interests?
Tractors
If I wasn’t here I’d be a….
tractor driver!
James
How long have you worked here?
On and off since 2006
Roles?
Spreadsheets, sales
Years cycling & experience?
Since I was 14, raced XC, DH, Road, MTB Marathon, cyclocross, commuting
Current bike/s?
Giant TCR, Kona Honky Tonk, Specialized Crux and Transition Trans AM
Favourite place to ride?
Whistler Canada
Can I fix it?
Probably not
Any events?
Tour of Flanders sportive, Mega Avalanche. BC bike race in a couple of years.
Other interests?
Snowboarding/skiing, motorbikes and dogs.
If I wasn’t here I’d be a….
ski bum
JC
How long have you worked here?
Started in 2006
Roles?
Sales
Years cycling & experience?
More than 30…
Current bike/s?
Kona Zing Supreme, Kona Jake the Snake Carbon, Orange Segment, Kona Explosive 2003, Pace RC300 1998, Dawes double edge tandem, Kona Big Unit
Favourite place to ride?
Wherever my wheels are pointing at as long as I am pedaling.
Can I fix it?
Probably but there two mechanics that will fix it much better.
Any events?
Different events every year a few Duathlons.
Other interests?
Running
If I wasn’t here I’d be a….
not at work, pedaling.
Gareth
How long have you worked here?
2011 I started
Roles?
Customer service, helping you choose what you need. Heavy lifting!
Years cycling & experience?
Riding all types of bike since I can remember, I commute, mountain bike and bike packing when I get the chance!
Current bike/s?
Surely Icecream Truck, Cannondale rigid singlespeed, Kona Roadhouse, Cotic Road Rat.
Favourite place to ride?
Middle of nowhere
Can I fix it?
Probably
Any events?
Currently training for “Everesting challenge”
Other interests?
Bushcraft, archery, lifting heavy objects and obstacle races.
If I wasn’t here I’d be an….
Explorer!
Matt
How long have you worked here?
Since 2016
Roles?
Sales, and brewing up (to keep the staff happy!)
Years cycling & experience?
Around 7 years
Current bike/s?
Specialized Enduro Elite 650b
Favourite place to ride?
Anywhere that I haven’t already ridden
Can I fix it?
Hmm !
Any events?
A few small Downhill events
Other interests?
Traction Engines, Tractors, My Land Rover Defender 90, Scrambling, Kayaking, Tree work etc.
If I wasn’t here I’d be a….
Unemployed man!… I’d be a tree surgeon or a snowboard instructor
Charli
How long have you worked here?
Started 2016
Roles?
Sales and brew provider.
Years cycling & experience?
Been riding bikes since I can remember, racing three years.
Current bike/s?
Bowman Palace (Team bike) like the look of the Liv Envi Advanced Pro…..and fat bikes!
Favourite place to ride?
Yorkshire
Can I fix it?
Slowly!
Any events?
Race all over the place on the road in summer and on the track in winter.
Other interests?
Skiing, running (!), anything outdoors, cafe stops..
If I wasn’t here I’d be a… probably travelling!
Will (Matt’s better looking twin brother)
How long have you worked here?
May 2015
Roles?
Mechanic number 2
Years cycling & experience?
Since I could walk, maybe earlier. Riden dirt jumps, bit of downhill general gooning round.
Current bike/s?
Cannondale Slate, Orange P7 and a fixie.
Favourite place to ride?
Dunno not been everywhere yet!
Can I fix it?
Yeh
Any events?
No
Other interests?
Snowboarding, cars, vimto
If I wasn’t here I’d be a…
sleep or travelling.
