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Meet our Committee
With over 300 members, BCC is an ever-growing community. We have a committee responsible for the day-to-day running of the club, ensuring we uphold our Club Values and that the club continues to always create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members. Meet the 2024 Committee below.
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Millar Maxwell
CLUB SECRETARY
I joined Brixton in 2020 after my original riding gang kind of disbanded and I wasn't doing a great job of taking myself out for a spin and I was interested in racing some time trials and some cyclocross. Brixton seemed like the perfect balance of friendly support and competition and that has proved to be very true. As club sec im looking to make cycling an accesible pastime for anyone who is interested in finding some personal challenge from riding or racing with a community of friendly folks. If you're into or are interested in doing a timetrial hit me up, always keen to get into aero nerdery.
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Carl Yaxley
SOCIAL SECRETARY
I was recommended Brixton Cycles Club by a friend (who's now part of BCC!) who'd heard Brixton was both sociable and had good cycling culture! I've been here for about a year riding mainly road rides and have had an absolute blast... all whilst meeting some great people. See you in the pub?
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Helen Bakie
JOINT TREASURER
After buying a road bike to commute on post lockdown I did some longer rides and eventually the Hebridean Way. Was really keen to do more so thought joining a club was a good idea and had a friend in BCC. Was one of the best decisions I ever made, such a lovely community to be a part of and I've tried so many new things and made new friends. -
Oliver Gin
JOINT TREASURER
I joined BCC in 2018. I heard that BCC was friendly and didn't take itself too seriously; I wasn't disappointed! I was a roadie and picked up track after joining the club; the loaner bikes really helped! I became joint Treasurer because I just love a good spreadsheet.
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Chris Humphrys
MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY
I got my current bike in the Cycle to Work scheme, a month before lockdown. It's never quite made it to work, but it got me out exploring and I joined Brixton post-pandemic as soon as I could get a spot on an Intro ride. I've not looked back since...I love having an amazing gang of people to ride with, and the chance to to try new things and discover new routes. I'll be doing my best to get as many new riders as possible out and about with us across 2024!
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Heidi Shepherd
COMMUNICATION SECRETARY
I got into cycling from commuting and bike packing. I had my heart set on doing some gravel / longer distances events so was keen to join a club to have a community of people to ride with. After testing out a few clubs, I found Brixton had a great mix of people and disciplines. I joined in 2022 and haven’t looked back. You’ll usually find me on the club run, weekday hills, trails or the occasional CX race.
I look after comms for BCC, so I’ll be dropping into your inbox soon with the latest edition of Spin. -
Jack Thomas
KIT & TRACK SECRETARY
I joined Brixton in 2019 after feeling left out of the fun the BCC lot were having without me at Herne Hill Velodrome. Brixton have always hit the sweet spot between riding seriously but also seeing the fun side of cycling; both during and after - be it racing or casual club runs.My role as RR & track secretary largely involves organising our annual criterium champs, track events and ad hoc track bookings at Lee Valley.
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Mollie Little
TRACK SECRETARY
I joined BCC just over two years ago. You'll mostly catch me at the track, very rarely on a club run but more likely on a special ride like the solstice, black history month ride or annual hill climb. I've had a go at cx racing and crit racing too! I'm mostly just trying my best, having fun and trying to encourage more women to race all disciplines, but most importantly, at the track!
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Edwin Matthews
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION OFFICER
After learning to ride a bicycle during lockdown, I very quickly got hooked and wanted to join a club. My closest club was Brixton and having grown up in the area there was no one else I wanted to ride for. I love representing the club and I am proud to be wearing the colours. It’s an important statement of representing the community I’ve grown up in. I’ve met some amazing friends in the club and looking forward to the rest of my cycling adventure!
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Tom Marriott
ROAD RACE SECRETARY
I joined Brixton in 2022 after years of riding on my own. BCC was a recommendation from a friend, who summed it up perfectly when they described Brixton as: a club which both supportive and welcoming, who can both take cycling seriously whilst also knowing how to have fun. Cycling means different things to different people, and I like that the club supports it all. You’ll usually find me on the mid-week hills rides, summer paceline, and club runs.
My role as RR secretary involves organising our annual criterium champs and supporting members who race or who want to give racing a go!
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Lisa Okawa
ROAD CAPTAIN
I’d spotted the BCC crew at Herne Hill Velodrome who had the loudest cheer squad from the stands and I was won over by their track jackets! I joined the club in summer 2022 and have since encouraged so many other friends to. I love the variety of what’s on offer for members! You will see me cheering club members on at races, leading intro rides, south east hills, but also challenging myself to some long audaxes.
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Zoë Lord
ROAD CAPTAIN & EVENT SECRETARY
I’ve been a member of BCC for just over two years now and my only regret is that I didn’t join earlier! What I love about this club is that there's scope for everything here - serious racing and hard riding, gentle pootling round the lanes, audaxes, rides out to the coast, off-road, I could go on - all inevitably ending at a pub or taproom. The sense of community and friendships I've made are what makes me proud of being a part of this club. This is my first year as a Road Captain and you can find me most Sunday mornings at Cafe St Germain either for the club ride or to lead an intro ride. Pints afterwards are a given.
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Duncan Bryson
ROAD CAPTAIN
I joined Brixton in 2016. I've been riding a bike pretty seriously for 25 years, almost always on road, now mainly club runs and touring, but in my younger years I raced a bit. I'm out most Sunday mornings on the club run, and enjoy posting routes. I'll be the one telling you how fit I used to be while persuading you to stay for another drink.
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Mark Williams
ROAD CAPTAIN
I have been a member since 2017 when I got bored of riding on my own and decided I liked the look of Brixton's kit. As one of the Road captains, I help organise our Sunday club rides, and to a lesser extent mid-week hills and laps - as well as other assorted one-off events. I'm generally to be found in the pub after rides, or at the back of the group when it gets hilly during them.