
About wild cycles
THE THING IS
We love the freedom that riding a bike can offer - and believe that it's the best way of discovering the spectacular UK countryside.
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Our aim is to raise awareness of this, create unforgettable moments and make it super easy for as many people as possible to have access to more adventures.
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Whether it's joining a social ride, a tour or festival - they are designed to be fully inclusive and occasions where everyone is made to feel welcome.
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The Wild Cycles Team has combined knowledge and experience which spans two generations. Focused on the finer details our mission is to run utterly fantastic cycling adventures - for your ultimate enjoyment.

John
Founder, gravel guide, events
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Wild Cycles founder, John is a passionate, active cyclist. With over 20 years' experience of riding in the beautiful, varied Chilterns Hills - he has worked hard to create very special experiences for those with an appetite for adventure and love for cycling. Having worked in the ad industry, he is now channelling his experience and passion into Wild Cycles - working hard to create and deliver extraordinary experiences and adventures to all-comers.
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Jonathan
founder, brand, photographer
Jonathan is a graphic designer by trade, specialising in brand identity and photography. He has applied his skills and talent to the his other passion - cycling. It his uncompromising approach to brand integrity, quality and attention to detail which has been instrumental in bringing Wild Cycles to life. Having completed epic rides such as Land's End to John O' Groats, he is on a permanent quest to discover more rides and adventures - and share those with a wider audience and diverse community. He is now working to grow the Wild Cycles brand and to help more people explore beautiful places on bikes. He is qualified as an MIAS Mountain Bike Ride Leader.

nunziella, allesandro
Gravel guides
Nunziella and Alessandro join Wild Cycles as ride leads. The loveliest, funnerest people you are likely to encounter on the trails these two are fabulously adventurous. When they're not exploring London Metrolands and introducing others to the wonders of off-roading - find them on the Seven Serpents ultra-race through Slovenia and Croatia, the Sicily Divide, Sardinian Roamers or the Granguanche... MIAS MTB Leadership qualified - we are super excited to have them on the Wild Cycles Team - bringing with them a load of knowledge, experience and adventure. Fantastico!

nick
gravel guide
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Nick got in touch with us after following Wild Cycles on socials - offering his help with our expanding portfolio of events. We were quick to say YES PLEASE! Since then - he has been a huge help to us and is firmly one of the family. No route recce is too great a challenge even when bush-wacking's involved - no task too much. Nick has gone on to gain his MIAS Ride-Lead & 1st aid accreditation - proving to be invaluable to us. This super guy is universally loved by all who have benefited from his expert guidance, support and patience.

Beatrice
basecamp food
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We are super excited to have Beatrice Mrs Heard on board - heading up Wild Cycles' newly-formed catering team. There is no end to her creativity, talent and ability to delight the socks off them hungry bicyclists at the end of a long, hard day out on the trails. Continuously developing and fine-tuning the menu - she is tirelessly committed to inventing and dishing up the most delicious of healthy meals - ingeniously created from the best hand-picked, wholesome raw ingredients. Beatrice has also an extraordinary talent for producing a range of equally delish vegan, GF and dairy-free menu options.

Mark
gravel guide, photographer
Mark is a long-standing friend and founder member who brings a wealth of experience as a seasoned cyclist and passionate gravelleur to Wild Cycles. As a certified British Cycling Ride Leader Mark has been guiding and leading rides in the SE of England and Spain for over 10 years. He brings a unique blend of creativity and expertise ensuring a fantastic time is had by participants on all Wild Cycles adventures.

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Wild Cycles founder John is an ex-professional cyclist, rode for the South African National Springbok Team and holds numerous club, provincial and national titles.

we're officially official
We've been working pretty darn hard to get the best qualifications and accreditation so that we can take you lovely people out on some epic adventures.
Our qualifications include British Cycling Ride Leader, MIAS Mountain Bike Ride Leader as well as First Aid Certification.
These are all important and enable us to expertly lead groups, ensure maximum enjoyment whilst staying safe at all times.
