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Bikes of Headstock 500 2025
22 May, 2025
Andrew Dawkes
Age: 52
Cap number: 54
Location: N. Wales
Bike: Merlin malt 725 frame, Wtb/Vitus 29er wheelset shod with Vittoria Barzo/Mezcal 2.35 tyres. X Fusion slide forks and X Fusion dropper post, Shimano XT /SLX groupset, and Ergon saddle.
Key items of kit: Lanshan 1 pro tent, Vango Cobra200 down sleeping bag with Tyvek cover for shelter, Endura/Helly Hansen layering system to help endure the Welsh weather, Camelbak hydration back pack and water filter taking care of the thirst!
Mark Rigby
Age: 53
Location: Bristol
Bike: Planet X tempest repaired top tube by Enigma
Key items of kit: Rockshox Rudy fork, wahoo roam, decathlon tent 😀⛺️
Frame type: Gravel
Frame material: Titanium
Wheel size: 650b (27.5")
Tyre width: 50mm+
Electronic shifting: No
Jon Capanda-Tan
Age: 40
Location: WGC Herts
Bike: Canyon Grizl Trail CFR
Key items of kit: Canyon Rear Saddle Bag 5l Canyon Midloader 2l Restrap Race Top Tube Bag 1.5l Restrap Bar Bag 17l Apidura Backpack 7l (2l hydration)
Frame type: Gravel
Frame material: Carbon
Wheel size: 700c (29")
Tyre width: 45mm-50mm
Electronic shifting: Yes
Richard Haynes
Age: 58
Cap number: 22
Location: Cornwall
Bike: Giant XTC
Key items of kit: Garmin eTtrex 32x, Exposure Race, Bivvy bag & various layers of clothing. Not planning on sleeping!
Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension
Frame material: Aluminium
Wheel size: 700c (29")
Tyre width: 50mm+
Electronic shifting: No
Matt Higton
Age: 33
Location: Wye valley
Bike: 2021 Ragley mmmbop - Hope hoops and Vitoria XC-tyres, alt bar with a mega back sweep for a granny like cycling position.
150mm forks for the slams.
Key items of kit: Shnacks, garmin, a banging playlist, fresh legs.
Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension
Frame material: Aluminium
Wheel size: 650b (27.5")
Tyre width: 50mm+
Electronic shifting: No
Will Arnold
Age: 43
Location: Southampton
Bike: Canyon CF 8 World cup
Key items of kit: Saddle bag - Ortlieb QR Toptube bag - Restrap
Frame type: MTB - Full Suspension
Frame material: Carbon
Wheel size: 700c (29")
Tyre width: 50mm+
Electronic shifting: Yes
David Conde
Age: 40
Cap number: 10
Location: Wales
Bike: Orbea alma
Key items of kit: Passion
Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension
Frame material: Carbon
Wheel size: 700c (29")
Tyre width: 40mm-44mm
Electronic shifting: No
Gareth Slade-Jones
Age: 45
Location: Aldershot
Bike: Ronda Ruut CF1
Key items of kit: Jack front rack, restrap frame bag and seat bag. brooke saddle, with red shift handle bars
Frame type: Gravel
Frame material: Carbon
Wheel size: 700c (29")
Tyre width: 45mm-50mm
Electronic shifting: No
Greig Higham
Age: 49
Location: South West
Bike: Brother. Big Bro
Key items of kit: Flip flops.
Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension
Frame material: Steel
Wheel size: 650b (27.5")
Tyre width: 50mm+
Electronic shifting: No
Perry Taylor
Age: 58
Cap number: 42
Location: Colchester
Bike: Voodoo Bizango
Key items of kit: Tailfin AeroPack Cargo with Sleeping bag, mat, pillow, first aid kit, lots of food. Front bag has tent, stove and change of socks! Frame bag has tools, battery packs/cables. Top bag snacks, lube, sun tan lotion (I live in hope!) Garmin Edge 1050, Exposure Toro and battery rear lights. Back Pack with 2L bladder and sleep clothes. 2 Extra 1L bottles on Tailfin.
Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension
Frame material: Aluminium
Wheel size: 700c (29")
Tyre width: 50mm+
Electronic shifting: No
Harry Walton
Age: 43
Location: Cheltenham
Bike: Trek Procaliber
Key items of kit: Tailfin Aeropack and long top tube bag, and small frame bag from Trek. Some sort of TBC bag on the bars. I’m trying to avoid overstuffing the bags so it’s lighter than it looks! Sleeping system in the back, with food and handbag accessories in the middle. Nice big front light from Exposure. Some fast rolling thunderburt tyres. Snickers bars.
Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension
Frame material: Carbon
Wheel size: 700c (29")
Tyre width: 50mm+
Electronic shifting: Yes
Jon Moyle
Age: 48
Cap number: 52
Location: Abergavenny
Bike: Trek Pro Caliber - Race Shop Ltd
Key items of kit: Everything but the kitchen sink
Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension
Frame material: Carbon
Wheel size: 700c (29")
Tyre width: 45mm-50mm
Electronic shifting: No
Sandi Stott
Age: 58
Cap number: 40
Location: Poole
Bike: Grand Canyon CF SLX
Key items of kit: 1x11 sram XO Tailfin aero pack Ortleib triangle bag Restrap handlebar bag Apidura hydration vest and downtube pack Exposure lights Race MK17
Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension
Frame material: Carbon
Wheel size: 700c (29")
Tyre width: 45mm-50mm
Electronic shifting: No
Kamil szul
Age: 31
Cap number: 41
Location: Coventry
Bike: Planet X Free Ranger 2024 XPLR not enough light ratios 😭
Key items of kit: Bivy and tarp, 2l hydration pack, tailfin cargo rear rack, redshift suspension stem, exposure sixpack, trusty crocks
Frame type: Gravel
Frame material: Carbon
Wheel size: 650b (27.5")
Tyre width: 50mm+
David Ferris
Age: 56
Cap number: 17
Location: Basingstoke
Bike: Orange P7
Key items of kit: Retro, Pace RC36 forks, V brakes, STX bits. Blackburn and Alpkit bags, Rear rack with a dry bag lashed to it and too much weight.
Frame type: Hardtail - Front Suspension
Frame material: Steel
Wheel size: Other
Tyre width: 45mm-50mm
Electronic shifting: No
