Meet the team
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James Costley-White – MBUK Editor
A stickler for detail, JCW fine tunes everything we do. He’s our chief wordsmith and fact checker, and keeps the whole MBUK crew in order. But don’t be fooled by his calm, disciplined work structure because when he hits the trails he really lets rip! JCDubs loves to pick out the rough lines and then smooth them out into a well-paced, flowing ride.
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Rob Weaver – Technical Editor-in-Chief
A riding encyclopedia of bikes and kit, Rob spends one heck of a lot of time travelling the world for the latest product launches and organising how and where all our gear gets tested. Super-stylish when it comes to riding, and indeed beard grooming, Rob has no fears when it comes to hitting the trails with the industry’s best.
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Julia Broussier – Creative Design Lead
Our chief designer hasn't been riding long, but has really thrown herself into it, and JCW is secretly worried she'll soon be way faster than him. Her creativity and organisational skills are unmatched – just watch out if she starts muttering in her native French, because it means she's not happy about something!
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Tom Marvin – MBUK TV Presenter
Tom has been mountain biking since the age of 13, with a love of fast and flowing trails, or steep, slow and tech. He spends most of his time riding trail and enduro bikes, but will happily dip his toes into the murky world of XC and gravel.
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Max Wilman – MBUK TV Videographer
Before joining the MBUK video team, Max enjoyed the cushy life of an overseas bike guide and then photographer. When he’s not staring down the barrel of the lens, he can be found trail building, riding laps or working on converting his big yellow van.
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Will Soffe – Workshop Manager & Staff Writer
Moustachioed air ace Will worked as a mechanic and suspension technician for the likes of Atherton Racing, Fox suspension, British Cycling and others before joining MBUK, so he knows a thing or two about bikes and how to ride them.
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Mint Sauce – Legendary sheep
The longest-serving member of MBUK, and he’s a cartoon sheep! Mint (the creation of illustrator Jo Burt) loves riding the patchwork landscapes of the South Downs on a continual search for his beloved Summer, while nonchalantly avoiding the clutches of Death. Not one to be swayed by the fads and trends of the MTB industry.
