Meet the team

 

Steve

Steve is a hardened Road Rider with more grit than the Yorkshire Dales! Steve is the second generation of the family to run Woodrups and has been building frames for international cycle champions and teams since the sixties. His frame building experience is second to none and is as much part of his being as turning up at 7am on a Sunday morning for a crack at a time trial title. He has a passion for Cycling and takes immense pride from his business and its contribution to cycling as a whole. He takes part regularly in time trials and road races and is a familiar face on the scene. Steve cycles to win and runs his business with the same determination to provide the best service he possibly can for all.

Favourite bike: His own hand built Woodrup IL Primo
Favourite ride: Gran Fondo Pinarello
Favourite climb: Garsdale
Favourite descent: Any without loose sheep!

Tony

Tony is the third generation of the family to run the business and naturally, has cycling in his blood. He is one of only a few in the country to be a trained cycle mechanic to Cytech Level 3. He has been repairing and riding bikes for over 10years. His most intriguing repair was fixing a cable system operating the face of a Bear suit for Yorkshire Television! Tony is a socialite and likes nothing more than spending a day riding the trails with a bunch of mates and recalling exploits over a beer later. More recently he has entered the Downhilling scene, riding downhill courses trails in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Wales with regular trips burning the slopes at Morzine. His enthusiasm for bikes is as infectious as his knee grazes.

Favourite bike: Specialized Enduro
Favourite ride: The one that ends at the pub!
Favourite climb: The one up to the best downhill
Favourite descent: The ‘Honda’ challenge in Morzine

 

Craig

Craig is a certified wheel builder and qualified mechanic to Cytech level 2, having worked with us for over 3 years. Constantly looking for new cycling experiences having tried BMX, cross country Craig is now plying his hand at downhill. He is an extremely enthusiastic and competent mechanic which comes across when you talk to him. He spins his wheels as often as his decks and loves nothing better than to expand everyone’s mind to new musical and riding experiences. Craig is attentive and very approachable with everyone he meets and has an infectious enthusiasm. He is the 5th of our staff to ride to work everyday.

Favourite bike: impossible to distinguish!
Favourite ride: the last one with friends
Favourite climb: the one into bed at 4am!
Favourite descent: Hamsterly Forest downhill

 

Jake

Jake is the newest member of the team, being part-time. He is an enthusiastic worker and is strong becoming an established Cycle Mechanic in his own right. Being a devout BMXer he spends his spare time going ‘one up’ on his mates at the local skate ramp or hanging out at the Works indoor BMX park. He is constantly tweaking and upgrading his steed and has an extensive knowledge of BMX kit and scene.

Favourite bike: Custom 2hip BMX, odyssey pedals, xlt race stem and freecoaster hub
Favourite ride: Latest ramp he and his mates built
Favourite climb: the ramp wall
Favourite descent: the ramp wall in reverse!