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James Richards - Known to his friends as Sprocket

Mountain Biker, Coach, Guide, Mechanic and face of a few MTB mag features, adventure trips and front covers!

Being in the cycle industry from school, James has ridden, raced, and worked as a mechanic for over 20 years.

He has also worked as a freelance MTB guide and coach for the last 15 years and has worked on the Mountain Bike World Cup race circuit as a factory team mechanic since 2012.

With riding experience in locations all over the world from West Yorkshire to the Indian Himalaya and lots of places in between.

In James' words "I love the outdoors, nature, and above all riding my bike."

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