Meet the Team at Blazing Saddles
Introducing the Blazing Saddles Team
John
Heading up the team is Blazing Saddles originator, generally found spannering but also in the shop now and again.
Mountain or road: Mountain biker
First bike: A tricycle
Favourite route/ride: Descent from Shore Road in Todmorden or Bolton Abbey in the Autumn
Favourite Product: Equinox USE exposure night light
Fantasy Bike: Specialized Camber Evo
Anna
Mountain or road: Mountain biker
First bike: Raleigh Kingpin
Favourite route/ride: Snowdonia, Dinorwig Quarry, multi-day long distance MTB
Favourite Product: Sealskin socks in winter,
Alan
Mountain or road: Mountain biker
First bike: A little one when I was 5 with solid tyres so I could ride over broken glass and impress my friends…
Favourite route/ride:The Remarkables in New Zealand
Favourite Product: Go Pro Camera
Gareth
Mountain or road: Road Biker
First bike: A Raleigh Griffin Flyer – red and gold. Single speed, front brake only…
Favourite route/ride: Villa O Higgins, Chile to El Chalten, Argentina
Favourite Product: My Park Tool box.
Ian
Favourite Route/ride: Riding the Tour Divide, the iconic bike-packing race
Favourite Product: (Not including food, Ian…!) – My Garmin GPS
Pat
Two Jobs Pat – when he’s not spannering, he’s a well known triathlon coach.
Road or Mountain? Both! Racing enthusiast and anything competitive!
Josh – Our Apprentice Mechanic!
He’s not one for photos, so here’s a group shot of us modelling our staff hoodies.
Favourite Route/Ride: Leeds Bike Park
Favourite Product: A dropper seatpost – anything Shimano!