Born again motorcycle rider Steve Stokes is back in the saddle following a misguided spell in the scooter club. Now the proud owner of a Triumph Sprint, Steve has promised not to mention the aforementioned scooter period again. Instead he is spending his time delighting the team with anecdotal tales of his colourful motorcycle youth.
If you've got a spare minute, ask him about 'that time on the frozen canal'
To celebrate RT's coming of age the office took a trip up the Shard before heading over to the Tanner&Co restaurant for a slap up meal.
Jimbos recently upgraded his frame and a few other goodies. Goodbye Langster, hello 2013 Cinelli Gazzetta. mmm
Adam is our newest member of the team and will be working along side Darren on the Project Management.
RT would like to wish Dan and Charlotte the very best of luck as they leave to undertake their Pt2 Architectural courses. Have fun guys.
This weeks Cake Monday was an unmitigated disaster. A no show. Nil point. Empty plates all round. Lets hope next weeks effort displays a little more willing.
Rocktownsend would like to extend a warm welcome to the newest member of the team, Kate Prudence.
Kate joins us having completed her pt1 studies at Mackintosh school of Architecture in Glasgow.
Have you got a name for your bike? Erm. I don’t think it has one. Not yet anyway.
Why did you start riding to work?
I got the bike at the end of 2012 so I’ve not had it long. I sold my car after moving into central London so it made sense to pick up a motorcycle project to satisfy my thirst for mechanics as I have a habit of taking things to pieces. Being from the seventies the bike has kept me pretty busy since I got it.
Whats the best and worst thing about riding to work?
The best thing is riding over Blackfriars bridge and taking in the view of London from the river. I love working where we do and that part of the journey is an absolute treat. The worst has to be riding in the rain but I try to avoid that as much as possible.
Whats your favourite bike accessory?
I’m not sure. The bike evolves constantly. A friend recently showed a purist a photo of the bike who returned the comment ‘not original.’ I think for me that’s one of the absolute joys of owning a classic motorcycle. It’s been through a fair few owners… it has a history and with that comes a character. This bike has character.
Where do you most like to ride?
The same as on my pushbike really, Richmond Park. Although I recently rode down to Brighton which was a lot of fun.
Lady GaGa once said 'The sweeter the cake, the more bitter the jelly can be.'
I have literally no idea what that means but here at Rocktownsend Monday afternoons are for cake. This week was Richard Sharps turn and he did not disappoint.
