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Luís Simões from Portugal Age: 33
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Calling all Creative Cyclists
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How old where you when you first learnt to ride a bike and who taught you?
Five yrs old and it was my father. Favourite cycling adventure Cycling in Barcelona, it was just amazing to see the city like that for 7 days!! Any advice or tips for those who don't cycle? Start as soon has possible! It's good for the health and gives you independence. Favourite quote "Be creative and let the others quote you" Favourite song Bon Iver - re: stacks I love to cycle because.... I feel free and I love to feel the wind in my face. |
I love to sketch because...
It makes me happy and I like to tell stories Where has been your favourite place you have sketched so far and why? Its hard to choose, because all have emotions. I would say that sketching the midnight-sunset was one of the best in Nordkapp, then in Tallinn when I sketched the whole square in 3 hours and drew all the people. That was a big challenge for me! What are your top 3 drawing tips? 1. loose fear of sketching wrong and take the positive of an error. Less caring gives a better sketch! 2. - Think first where is the light before you start painting, afterwards use more water then pigment, and use different materials! 3. Sketch everyday all kind of subjects because you only get better, and when you don't like the drawing, just put more text telling your feelings.. |
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Sas Amoah from Milton Keynes
Age: 29 Job Media assistant & writer/actor of Stunted Adolescence
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How old where you when you first learnt to ride a bike and who taught you?
I was 5 years old and my parents taught me What type of cyclist are you The best type What type of bike do you ride and do they have a name? Mountain bike called Keira Favourite cycle route or adventure Going round Tattenhoe in Milton Keynes Do you have any advice for those who don't cycle DO IT NOW, or perish. |
Favourite inspiring quote
'Life is the means by which the universe understands itself' Favourite song At the moment 'Oliver Twist' by D'Banj And finally, "I love to cycle because..." It's fun, free and healthy! Sas also took part in the Cycle Your Heart Our launch last year in Milton Keynes |
I spoke to three Sky cyclists to find out why they love to cycle!
Jason Kenny
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Alex Dowsett
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Lewis
Age: 20 From: South Wales "It's a good atmosphere with all the lads I train with day in day out, it's a nice little set up, they always look out for you, it's nice to see the steady progression and you get to travel around the world. It's just a big mix of things that I really enjoy". |
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Age: 25 From: Manchester Team: Sky Track Cycling It was a pleasure to interview Matt at the Manchester Revolutions! Click here to find out more about his fantastic cycling career! |
Click here to check out the Beauty of Manchester!
Sean Conway from South Africa!
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Name: Sean Conway From: London Job: Adventurer, Motivational Speaker , Photographer
I recently interviewed Sean at the Manchester Revolutions event. On the 18th February Sean Conway will be attempting to break the world record for cycling solo around the globe. He's aiming to raise £100,000 for Solar-Aid - a charity investing in solar power for schools in Africa. Click here to enter our competition to win a signed bag by Sean! all money raised goes to Solar Aid entries close 8th May so hurry! |
Biker boy of the week Terry at the London Bike Show!
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Name: Terry Greenwood Job: Membership Manager at British Cycling |
The first Biker Boy of 2012 is Elvis Tørresdal from Norway!
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Name: Elvis From: Norway, currently living in Australia Age: 26 Job: Field Service Engineer / motorcycle traveller
When did you first learn to ride a bike: 5yrs old, my mum refurbished a second hand bike and painted it like a new one to give me for Christmas ;) What type of cyclist are you: Cruiser, when time slows down Favourite bike route: Norway, Stavanger to sola by coast road What type of bike do you ride: Mi Julie (kind of means wheels in norwegian) Favourite song: Sébastien Tellier - La Ritournelle, this song makes you want to explore. Favourite inspiring quote: Rude version;"putting feathers up your arse does not make you a chicken" Oscar Wildes version;"Be yourself, all the others are taken" & my version;"Be yourself, and be all you can be"' Random fact about yourself: I have done a motorcycle trip the same distance as equator. Have also seen cyclists do the same and beat my time. I crossed Iran and met the same cyclist on the Pakistai border as on the turkish border! I love to cycle because....it makes me feel free like a kid In December Elvis left his motorbike at home and completed a fantastic CYHO heart cycle around Perth, Australia! Click here to find out more! Elvis has been travelling the world by motorbike for the last couple of years, check out his amazing video below which shows him travel from Stavanger in Norway all the way to Perth, Australia! |
Cycle your heart out in Perth!
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Biker Boy Mark from Milton Keynes!
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Favourite song? Best of You - Foo Fighters
Favourite inspiring quote? Life's not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning how to dance in the rain Any advice or tips for those who don't cycle? Start with short rides. After a few trips your legs (and bottom) will get used to what it's doing, and take the time to look around you whilst you're riding. Random fact about yourself? I met Timmy Mallet when I was eight years old. I love to cycle because... I hate having to rely on burning petrol to get about. You very quickly realise that most trips around town are almost as quick on a bicycle as they are in a car, only better as you get to see a whole lot more! |
Mark with the legend Timmy Mallet!
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Biker Boy is Ian from Northampton!
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What type of bike do you ride? Reebok city bike, I've only got one bike so opted for one that would fill most of my requirements
Favourite song? Escape by Craig Armstrong Favourite inspiring quote? "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... until you climb into his skin and walk around in it" from To Kill a Mockingbird. It helps me hold my judgement on people until I see the world from their perspective Any advice for those who don't cycle? You're never too old to learn or try.It's great fun, great exercise, just keep a puncture repair kit to hand And finally, I love to cycle because....? I can eat more without feeling guilty! :D Check out some of Ian's cycle to work below!! |
Willen Lake
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Biker Boy Roberto from Mexico!
Check out his cycling partner Annika in Biker Girls!
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Favourite inspiring quote?
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving” Albert Einstein Any advice for those who don't cycle? When you feel like grabbing a bike, don't let that opportunity pass and take a tour around your favorite place. Even if it's going to your favorite Pub. You won't regret the decision. And finally, I love to cycle because....? It reminds me how far I can get if I just keep moving forward, no matter how fast or how slow. To find out more about Roberto and Annika's fantastic project Tasting Travels & see where they are in the world please click here Follow their amazing journey also on their facebook page |
Previous Biker Boys.....
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I met Andre and Yaun last month in Berlin while they were working at the Stroke Art Affair. I instantly fell in love with their bike...three of my favourite things all rolled into one...ART, SUSHI & BIKES!
More and more businesses are using bicycles as a way of advertising and selling food, lets hope this continues to grow! Check out photos of beautiful Berlin in the new gallery 'The Beauty Of....' |
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Whats your favourite song? If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise!
Favourite quote? “Its pretty much flat all the way home from here...” as we faced a 1240 foot climb out of a valley in the Peak District!!! Any advice for those who don't cycle? Borrow a friends bike, ride to a pub (only a few miles) enjoy a refreshing beverage and then ride back. Next time, choose a pub further away and so on... And finally, I love to cycle because....? There is no better way of enjoying the wonderful wildlife & countryside in which we live. Sam took part in the CYHO launch back in July! Click here to view the Gallery! |
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Whats your favourite song?Bowerbirds, Crooked Lust
Your favourite Inspiring quote? "The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step" - Lao Tzu And finally, I love to cycle because....? It makes me happy, you can see the whole beauty of the wonderful world we are living in. Thomas recently took part in the CYHO Midnight Peace Ride! Click here to check out the photos! 
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What type of bike do you ride? Roland the Raleigh Whats your favourite song? Us by Regina Spektor Your favourite Inspiring quote? "Minds are like parachutes, they only function properly when they are open" If you could cycle anywhere in the world, where would you go? The Patagonians in South America And finally, I love to cycle because....? It makes me happy, and there is no speed limit! |
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Click here to read more about Ryan and Jordan's fantastic heart route around Tuscany! |
