A BIG Thanks to all of you that contributed to this thread.
I'm going to tell the powers that be they need to include the following:
A friendly shop that lets you bring your bike, that's kind to newbies with really knowledgeable staff who aren't wankers. Repairs by the minute and a stand/ DIY area where you can fettle on your own. No coffee but perhaps tea and cider. A good stock of spokes, deep section wheels, track bits, some clothing. Stock of our classic on-one bikes, carbon road bikes and frames for proper roadies and trackies. A proper selection of quality tools, great prices. Late night and Sunday opening.
With regular coach trips up North.
A Zero tolerance approach to tashes and ray-bans
Forum discount
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