The Santa Cruz Santa Cruise 2012

Pic: Josh Lewis, courtesy of Joe Whitaker

Every year the ever brilliant Joe Whitaker organises all the Santa Cruz Bikes people from all around the UK, across all disciplines, to get together to benefit a good cause close to his heart and to celebrate another great year having a lot of fun on some lovely bikes, Santa Cruz Bikes Santa Cruise. The ride is fast becoming a UK Santa Cruz Bikes institution and it's great to see so many riders (yes, this includes the legend that is Steve Peat), from so many disciples meeting up, smiling and just enjoying riding so many varieties types of bike.


I had a ball last year, but unfortunately I couldn't make it this year, fortunately Joe made a little video of the day so I didn't miss it completely. Can't wait until next year, thanks Joe.

Video: Joe Whitaker

At the end of it all there was a raffle and a huge mountain of donated selection boxes which Joe collected for his local children's charity.

Yet again: Great job Joe - See you with a Santa hat on my helmet and a smile on my face at the same time next year :-)