Volunteer star: John W
My name is John and I’m a volunteer mechanic with Preston Pedals. I work at the Hub on alternate Fridays. My day job is with Ribble Cycles, based at the …
Everyday pedal pioneer: Joanne
Hi, I’m Joanne, I’m a cycle coach, a British Cycling–qualified ride leader, and a big believer that bikes can change lives — one pedal stroke at a time. I’m proud …
Volunteer star: Ian B
Hi, my name is Ian and I’m a volunteer spin buddy with Preston pedals. My love of cycling started early when my parents bought me a Raleigh Grifter in the …
Volunteer star: Luke
Hi, I’m Luke, I’m a Spin Buddy and consider myself a ‘utility cyclist’. Some of my earliest memories involve bicycles. Cycling round the roundabout on St Matthew’s Close in Cherry …
Volunteer star: John H
Hi, I’m John, I’m a Spin Buddy with Preston Pedals. I started cycling when I was 17 and used the bicycle to get to college. After I started work I …
Volunteer star: John B
Hi I’m John Blankson, 43 years old, I’m from South Wales and now live in Preston and I’m a Preston Pedals Spin Buddy. I’ve been riding a bike most of …
Everyday pedal pioneer: Andy
I’ve always loved bikes, nearly always had a bike, even if it just sat in the shed and one of my earliest memories is getting a BMX for christmas as …
Everyday pedal pioneer: Ian
I started my “journey” last year. A friend wanted to ride from Manchester to Blackpool for the Christie. I thought sure, how hard can it be? I used to do …
Everyday pedal pioneer: Fran
Hi I’m Fran and recently, I’ve joined Preston Pedals Board of Directors. My cycling story started as a child of the 1980s, with stabilisers in the back garden. We played …
Volunteer star: Lotty
My name is Lotty and I’m a Preston Pedals’ Spin Buddy. I moved to Preston from Cambridgeshire in 2024, swapping an up to two hour bike – train – bike …
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