Graeme "GFK"

A long-term cyclist, having started riding in 1979 when running injuries precluded continued competition at high level. He's ridden Elite-level races since, spent time riding with a sponsored team in France, travelled the world as a member of the cycle industry and done almost every job it's possible to do in the industry, from "Saturday lad" to National Sales Manager for a wholesaler. All through, a passion for the mechanics of bicycles has sustained him and the bicycle as a mechanical system has fascinated him. He's had some brilliant teachers in all those years and now is trying to repay the debt owed to those people by running Velotech Cycling Ltd, a company specialising in the training of cycle mechanics at all levels. As an important element of staying up-to-date and "keeping it real" he's a co-director of Service Corps, taking responsibility for technical issues and is to be found plying his trade at events, training camps and with pro teams when not teaching or fulfilling his technical role for Campagnolo in the UK, or writing instruction courses for manufacturers.

Nigel

runs Sidcup Cycle Workshop when he's not busy supporting your event.

In his own words:

I started my working life as a 'child labourer' in my father's bike shop, as his Saturday boy, aged 11. I have been a commuting cyclist into London, and now cycle just for fun, but not as much as I would like to.

I have been a board member on the Association of Cycle Traders, the body that represents UK independent bike shops, and a board member and President of the European Retailers Two Wheeled Association.

I am a 4th generation bike shop owner and we created Sidcup Cycle Centre in 1994. We currently employ 3people and two part-time staff. And now my Dad works for me!

I have been a tour mechanic since 1993, when I assisted on The Royal British Legion's first annual sportive ride to Paris. Since then I have helped run mechanics' teams for many many charites.

I am a founding director of Service Corps Ltd, and for my sins I am the managing director.

I am most proud of my 'Recycle your Bicycle' scheme. We renovate old bikes and donate them to local schools. Over this project's time I have donated over 300 bicycles to the local community in the London Borough of Bexley, and recently we have started working with Barnardos Childrens Charity delivering refurbished bikes to.