ANDY - STORE MANAGER
How long have you been with Hoops? 2 years
What disciplines do you ride? anything with 2 wheels
How long have you been riding? since I was a kid but seriously for over 12 years
Biggest achievement/ most memorable ride? south downs way in a day
Favourite bike of all time? Colnago c64 on the road and Yeti sb 100 for mountain biking
What is your current ride ? Cannondale slate, BMC race machine and Cannondale Jekyll. and a light weight E-bike at some point in the future.
Go-to cafe order? cappuccino with rocky roads or millionaires' shortbread
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RY - WOSKSHOP TECH
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How long have you been with Hoops? Started at Hoops in October 2022
What disciplines do you ride? Mountain Bikes, Cross Country Marathon when I was fit, but now gentle trail riding.
How long have you been riding? Bought my first Mountain Bike In 1994
Biggest achievement/ most memorable ride? A 228km single day off road charity ride for The Eswatini Antivenom foundation, or the Berg and Bush stage race in KwaZulu Natal South Africa
Favourite bike of all time? Specialized Stumpjumper
What is your current ride ? Specialized Stumpjumper (2014 model)
Go-to café order? Bacon, Brie and cranberry Panini and a Cappuccino.
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RICHARD - WORKSHOP TECH
How long have you been with Hoops? Four months
What disciplines do you ride? XC, Gravel, Enduro, Triathlon & Cyclocross
How long have you been riding? Since I was a kid but properly since 2005 commuting and MTBing
Biggest achievement/ most memorable ride? Cycling entire length of Kennet & Avon Way (Bristol to Reading) with winter rain and wind in 12 hours.
Favourite bike of all time? Pinion- and belt-equipped Olsen Swan
What is your current ride ? Pinion- and belt-equipped Olsen Lamb, with soon-to-have electric shifting!
Go-to cafe order? Cornish Pasty and sugary mug of tea.