June 2015
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Velorutionary - Saint-Hill Thompson
What do you do for a living? I am currently involved in the finance/commodities world as negotiator. I am also a fashion designer and have bravely showed in Paris during Haute Couture Week. I am currently working on a few ideas and hope to make my way back towards making a big splash again after a realisation incubation period. So watch out! How... -
Velorutionary - Sally Mackereth
What do you do for a living? I'm an architect with my own practice called Studio Mackereth. We recently designed and built our own office from some derelict former Victorian stable blocks. We specialise in high-end residential buildings, global luxury retail design, galleries and bespoke furniture. How long have you been a cyclist? I wouldn't call myself a proper... -
Velorutionary - James Simpson
What do you do for a living? I am Managing Director of Pol Roger Portfolio; the UK agents not only for Pol Roger Champagne (one of the very rare great champagne houses still in family hands) but also for a small number of top end family owned wine and spirits producers. How long have you been a cyclist? Pretty much... -
Velorutionary - Natalie Morton
What do you do for a living? I’m a News and Documentary filmmaker for the BBC, specialising in investigative journalism. For the last eighteen months I have been working in some of the World’s most toxic war zones – Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and Gaza. I’ve also travelled to Iran, Tajikistan and Belarus this year. How long have you been a... -
Velorutionary - Jools Walker
When did you start cycling? At 28 and after a ten-year absence from cycling, I decided to get back on the saddle and start again… There was a mix of reasons why I’d stopped cycling by the time I was 18; I wasn’t feeling that confident on the roads anymore, and I’d managed to convince myself (through my own fears... -
Velorutionary - Arthur Dyjecinski
What do you do? Many many things, some more interesting than others, but even then only interesting to me. I certainly don't believe in free time. I try to occupy my time making something I enjoy doing better. So perhaps one day, I may actually be good at something. What bike are you riding? I ride a Fort frame with... -
Velorutionary - Renaud Thillaye
What do you do? Think-tank researcher. How long have you been cycling? Since I was five or six I guess, but in London for two years. What bike are you riding now? Eastway FB 4.0, a hybrid. How many bikes have you owned? No more than three. One every 10 years. How often do you ride your bike, and for... -
Velorutionary - Ian Hoyos
Tell us a little about yourself... I was born in London, but my family are from Colombia. I have 3 kids, and live in Brixton. I opened Champs Barbers in Fitzrovia after working for someone else for 15 years, and always felt that I could offer a better service. At Champs I provide our customers with more than just a... -
Velorutionary - Jo Wood
What do you do? Organic beauty product CEO, author, and I appear on television too. How long have you been cycling? Since I was seven. What is your earliest memory of cycling? My dad renovated an old bike for my seventh birthday. He used to renovate Lambretta scooters. I just loved that bike! What bike are you riding now? I now... -
Velorutionary - Kate Silverton
What do you do? I’m a broadcast journalist. How long have you been cycling? Around ten years. I used to compete in triathlons and had a beautiful Pinnacle racing bike, but then I had to have a back operation and it put a stop to any running. But it did mean I started cycling even more. What bike are you...