np.cc committee

FOUNDER / DIRECTOR
HE/HIM

When he’s not riding his bike, Dave is more than likely drawing them. Creating illustrations and murals for clients around the world, and across Bristol. He helped set up the club to give himself another reason to finish bike rides at his favourite taprooms.

FOUNDER / DIRECTOR

When Dave and I founded the club, we bonded over having a good laugh before, during and after a bike ride. Years on, all be it with a few more people with us after a ride, not much has changed! I was never one of the sporty kids at school, and an underdog indie spirit lies at the heart of our vibe at NP.CC. You are more likely to find me chatting nonsense about gigs and films down the taproom than cycling.

SUNDAY SOCIAL STEWARD

A group ride newbie before NP.CC, Freya’s keen to help others find the NP.CC community that’s been a part of her life since she moved to Bristol. She moans about hills but secretly quite likes them, and has internal battles about whether to cycle, row, or run on any given day. Pro tip: ask Freya about the geology as you cycle up Burrington or Cheddar.

SUNDAY SOCIAL STEWARD

Kev joined the very first Newtown Park ride back in February 2022 and loved it so much he kept on coming back ever since. When not out riding bikes (road or gravel, he’s not too picky), he’s often out walking with his Springer Spaniel or attempting to learn the guitar.

SUNDAY SOCIAL / SOCIAL MEDIA

Adam has been with the club since its first year. For his day job, he is news editor of Cycling Weekly, so probably needs to find a hobby that isn’t cycling. In his spare time, he is ½ of bristol.pub, likes to run and read, and pontificate loudly.

HILLS & PILS STEWARD

Tech journalist for Cyclingnews with a strange passion for riding up hills that comes from growing up in Cornwall where there are no flat roads. Keen photographer, keener lover of ice cream, and a lifelong bike nerd to the point he's even made his own frames and built his own wheels.

TRAILS & ALES

Ella joined Trails & Ales for the first time on a women’s ride and hasn’t looked back since. After a summer of fun Mondays she didn’t want to stop through winter and offered to start herding and absolutely loves it and the community NPCC has created. When not on a bike caked in mud she loves to bake, because snacks are obviously the most important part of the ride.

TRAILS & ALES

Paul has been an irregular at Trails & Ales since its inception, with gravel riding slowly replacing a long-distance audax habit. When not on a bike he might be up a hill, in a river, deep in a book, or sorting his recycling.

WOMEN’S STEWARD (ROAD)

Since picking up a second hand road bike in 2022 and daring to go further than the commute, Becky wants to make sure as many people as possible discover the transformative benefits (and endless fun) of cycling. If she’s not out on the bike, she’s probably unsuccessfully attempting DIY.

WELL BEING STEWARD

Swimmer turned triathlete turned cyclist, Hilary loves the social aspect of group rides. When not on two wheels, you’ll probably find her at a coffee shop, singing Disney songs, or getting overly competitive over a board game. Always up for talking about big ideas, having deep conversations, and one more hill (probably).

TREASURER

Ben's been riding with the club since its first year (not OG sadly!) and looks after the club finances. He's a sucker for Hills & Pills and occasionally backs himself to go with the quick group, which he regrets just about half way up Constitution Hill. Favourite beer: Doombar or Saison du Pont