Our Story
In the depths of the winter 2020/21 Covid lockdown, a group of friends started meeting on Zoom, and sharing ideas for a new type of community focused bike shop in Totnes. We opened in September 2021, and have been increasing our range of services and community events ever since.
We want to increase participation in cycling. The bike hub is set-up as a Community Interest Company (CIC). Any surplus made by the shop is re-invested in community activities to ensure we reach as wide a range of people as possible.
We rely on a whole range of volunteers to help run the shop, complete community work and lead bike rides.
Our People
Elric Prynn
Elric is our chief mechanic. He is EAL level 3 qualified with 10 years of experience in the bicycle industry. He adores bicycles in all shapes and sizes, new and old. He has an active role within Totnes Bike Hub and assists our large group of volunteers, passing on his knowledge and passion to them. He runs our evening workshop classes with equal enthusiasm.
Lizzie Woodall
Lizzie is one of the three directors, she coordinates our volunteers and community activities. Lizzie previously worked at Sustrans and Lifecycle UK, and has cycled the length of South America.
Shaun East
Shaun is another of the directors who established the Bike Hub. Shaun is an interior designer and is always tinkering with his bikes. He has a long history of club cycling, and has ridden to Rome, and cycled Lands End - John O’Groats.
Rob Hill
Rob is the third director who set-up the Hub. Rob is a charity accountant, who knows how to talk to the taxman and loves cycling. Rob has not yet cycled across a continent.