Meet The Trailblazers

The Pensioner

Free from the normal constraints which shackle the majority of us, predominantly employment, feminine demands, shame and embarrassment, The Pensioner is our most enthusiastic cyclist - although it would never be believed from his demeanor for which the words cantankerous and curmudgeon were coined. Has been known to ride 5 or 6 times per week, the penalty he pays for his popular and engaging personality? Or perhaps his knowledge of the tracks and byways of the North York  Moors. Operates under so many health constraints he has been known to describe Stephen Hawking as "that lucky bastard..."

The Ginger One

Becoming more a misnomer as the years go by, his strawberry blond hirsuteness is now mainly found below the neckline. The ginger one's dedication to cycling is often usurped by his affection for watching others play dull games, snooker, darts, cricket are all sports he has excelled at spectating.  Comes from Darlington but we try not to hold that against him.

The Bread Lad

Spends all day surrounded by crumpet but not in the manner of a 1970's Benny Hill. He is partially responsible for keeping Britain in bread and bread related products. Can differentiate between a Warburtons crumpet and an inferior attempt with one bite. An enthusiastic rider, he may often be found cajoling The Pensioner to drag himself out for another day of torture.

The Fireman.

And paramedic.At some point in the future his responsibility will be to administer CPR to The Pensioner while the rest of us divide up the old bloke's possessions prior to denying any knowledge of a pensioner.

Oz

Drives a BMW with a personalized number plate. Says it all really. Dislikes rocks, mud, rain, hills and leaving tips. Another road dabbler, can often be spotted dabbling along the tarmac with The Cruncher.

The Cruncher

A foreman so his contribution to meaningful employment and the British economy is somewhat less than The Pensioner's. Rides a hard tail while he saves his pocket money for some skills compensating full suspension like the rest of us. Has been known to dabble in road riding.

The Shiekh Of Bristol.

An honorary mention as his riding is now confined to the sands of Arabia, following his defection to the chemical works of The Kingdom. Threatens holiday visits but any time outside Muslim constraints is spent rehydrating his body’s cider stores.

Rod

Also affiliated to MTB Guisborough. A day person but we’ll let him off because the day job involves drowning rich oil rig workers under the guise of health and safety.

Howard

Rich oil rig worker, regularly drowned by Rod. He is a martyr to Shiny Bike Syndrome and singlehandedly finances several cycle shops. Owned more bikes than The Ginger One has had girlfriends.

The Youth

So young he's practically a foetus. His enthusiasm outweighs his skill but he manages to keep us amused with his comedy crashes.

The Boy

If our new starters become any younger we’ll be packing Pampers in our Camelbaks. A mere 16 years old, can often be found in the company of The Youth, standing beneath cliff faces discussing who has the longest hair. Holds the Trailblazers record for most crashes in a ride.

Dave

No longer Army Dave. Went from defending the country to the much more important job of making sure the Virgin TV engineers reach the correct address.

The Trainee

Another addition to our merry band of dilettante process operators, The Trainee was number one bogwarmer for a while until he was released for other duties by further recruitment. However, he is the only new starter to take on the challenge of trying to keep up with a bunch of old blokes on bikes.