Shaun Palmer Comes to Wheelbase

On Friday 23rd January 2015, the man dubbed as the World's Greatest Athlete by USA Today, landed at Wheelbase Cycles in Staveley, Kentmere as part of his mini UK tour with Intense. The weather forecast was grim, but that didn't stop over 90 riders turning up to ride the infamous Garburn Pass, ask him a few questions via Ed Oxley, and enjoy the fantastic food and beer on offer from the Hawkshead Brewery.

Everyone wanted a shot of the bike

The iconic Intense M1 was proudly on display in Wheelbase

Shaun signing posters

Nearly 90 riders turned up in driving sleet and snow for a chance to ride with the legend that is Shaun Palmer

I swear not to ride like a knob, buzz Shaun's wheel, or hold Wheelbase responsible if I scratch my bike

Shaun and Toby endure the weather on the climb up to the top of Garburn Pass

I think this dude came all the way from Bristol for a chance to ride with Shaun! That's commitment for ya!

Shaun makes his way up Garburn Pass

Even the pros found it a bit loose and slippery in the ice

Like a mini-megavalanche at the top of Garburn Pass

Ed Oxley doing a sterling job of holding things together

Hands on thighs, tattoos, beards and caps. Like long lost brothers or something..

Shaun took plenty of time to chat to fans and sign posters

What happens in Staveley, stays in Staveley

A genuinely humble guy

More poster signing

Everyone was keen to get their pic taken with Shaun


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