About Broken Spoke

Laura brings her experience of comms, organising and enthusiasm for building community into her role. One of Laura’s great passions is how care and wellbeing is valued, supported and integrated into our society. Dismantling the patriarchy is a massive part of that!

"Coming here, I've discovered a strong and amazing community! I like very much the idea of sharing our knowledge, learning from each other, empowering people from different backgrounds. That’s what drives me and has driven me through my different jobs".

Simon caught the cycling bug early in life. Ex-cycle courier, ex-bike racer, and when not riding, am armchair enthusiast. Simon loves any opportunity to convince others to go on a cycling adventure, fixing up bikes and infecting others with the cycling bug!

"I think what Broken Spoke does is great. The ethos behind its aims and the genuine passion of the people involved is fantastic. I am excited to help reach communities and play a part in making cycling and mechanical knowledge more accessible to all."

"The only things that comes close to riding bikes is sharing that passion with like minded people and possibly wrenching on peoples bikes to make them run perfectly!"

With a 30 year career in IT Management behind him and subsequent Community and Charity positions his passions now include living and cycling in the Welsh hills whilst keeping all the numbers in order for Broken Spoke.

Jonathan first got involved with Broken Spoke as a volunteer 7 years ago and loved the work so much he got Cytech 2 trained and joined the staff team. “I love what Broken Spoke does and can't wait for us to be filling the workshop once again with people fixing their own bikes."

Tim has been involved with Broken Spoke from just after the get go, as both a volunteer and staff member. “There have been times when I have needed help, support and sometimes space and the amazing Broken Spoke family have always given anything and everything they can for which I am hugely grateful".

"The absolute freedom of riding a bike is something that unifies everyone who does it. Broken Spokes position as a community project means working with people in a way that hopefully fosters & supports a lifelong desire to move about on two wheels".

Kat has been part of Broken Spoke’s Team Beryl since 2014. She enjoys enabling others to develop their mechanical skills and dismantling the patriarchy. Kat rides mostly for cake, with the Condors in Oxfordshire or further afield on audaxes and tours, both on and off-road.

Cedric is one of our Cycling Instructors and loves being able to make a difference helping people become confident cyclists. Being part of the Broken Spoke Team to him, is about the people and how we support our communities.

'Four wheels move the body; two wheels move the soul. Life is short, buy the bike, learn to ride safely and courteously'. One of my motto's.

I've toured many places, love the freedom cycling offers and enjoy helping people get more from their cycling experience, be it work or leisure related.