Name : Joe Nickname : Pilgrim Specialist Area : Dis-assembly Polo Player? : Yes Hobbies (other than bikes) : Playing and coaching sports. Collecting junk to fill his shed! Favourite Quote : “The longest journey starts with the smallest step (or pedal movement?!)” About : Joe, a former bike phobic…
The Safer Travel Police Team will be running a cycle surgery at Wolverhampton rail station on 21st February between 16:00 and 19:00. The aim will be to raise awareness of cycle crime prevention and to provide an opportunity for cycle owners to have their cycle marked with a unique identification mark…
Martin first came to the bike shed mid 2011 to donate bikes and search for a few spares to take away. A keen cyclist, he regularly rides the full distance to work, 20 miles from his home. Rarely missing a Saturday repair session and always getting involved with the bike polo, you are likely to see him the next time you come down to see us.
Here’s a nice little video documentary we found about bike polo in NY. Click to see an overview of the rules and a rough history of the sport.
Even the bike shed volunteers forget the names of bike components sometimes. Here’s a handy diagram to help you get up to scratch on your lingo before your next visit to your local bike shop. Bicycle Typogram by Aaron Kuehn