Stories

Brompton can lay claim to the title of UK’s largest bicycle manufacturer and we’re here to see what goes on behind the scenes at their 175,000 sq. ft. site. Located in the sprawling West London suburb of Greenford, this factory-cum-head office has been the company’s home since 2016/

Velorutionaries aims to tell one person’s cycling story, with a foray into their passions and finally, a glance at the bike they ride. This time it’s garden designer Tom Massey and his Carbo electric bike in the spotlight…

Velorutionaries aims to tell one person’s cycling story, with a foray into their passions and finally, a glance at the bike they ride. This time it’s sound designer Stephen Dewey and his Carbo electric bike in the spotlight…

Maium, dutch slang for rain, is an Amsterdam based team of designers who have hit the market with a range of cycling rainwear which mixes style, function and ethics.

Velorutionaries aims to tell one person’s cycling story, with a foray into their passions and finally, a glance at the bike they ride. This time it’s photographer Viv Lawrence and his Schindelhauer Heinrich electric bike in the spotlight…

Updated: 23/06/2020 Stephen Kamlish QC – Lynksey Custom Build What do you do for a living? For 38 years I have worked as a barrister in criminal defence and although it’s often gruelling I will probably keep doing it until I drop. To say one meets interesting people in my work is an understatement. In […]

Christine Curtis – Gazelle Orange C7 HMB What do you do for a living? I have been enjoying my retirement for 10 years. Previously I was a carer for an elderly friend and before that I did clerical work. What are you passionate about? I have always been really sporty participating in lots of active […]

Lawrie Curtis – Kalkhoff Agattu Excite B8 What do you do for a living? I have been retired for some 7 years – how time flies! I worked as a self-employed sales agent selling DIY products to independent retailers and wholesale outlets in London through to East Anglia. One advantage was that I drove through […]

Darren Rudkin – Pelago Bristol What do you do for a living? I work for a small leadership training company that supports international clients in developing more conscious and purposeful leaders. What are you passionate about? Food, film, sport, what makes people tick, beauty and what lies under the surface. How long have you been […]

Edward Lethbridge – Schindelhauer Ludwig What do you do for a living? I work in mergers and acquisitions – advising on buying and selling businesses. In the last twelve months we have sold over one hundred companies around the world. 2018 was a big year for our London office as we celebrated our 10th anniversary […]

Jill and David Orbuch – Brompton What do you do for a living? We arrived in London over a year ago for David’s work supporting the NHS transition to integrated care. We both quickly realised we needed a bike to see this amazing city. What are you both passionate about? We are passionate about our […]

Sebastian Rokeberg – Schindelhauer Ludwig What do you do for a living? I am currently finishing my masters degree in vehicle design at the Royal College of Art. My main area of work revolves around interior vehicle design and how we might encounter the much talked about level five autonomy, from a interior point of […]