LOCALS: Andy Boyle

In our new weekly feature, we are getting out and about on the trails to meet everyday locals and find out a bit more about them and their bikes.

Tell us a little bit about yourself?

Name:Andy Boyle
Age: 35
Job:I own and run Dartmoor cycles,
Bike: Kona Opperator Supreme 2012 with a few choice E13 upgrades.

How long have you been riding?

I've been riding for 24 years.

What are your local trails?
My local trails are Woodlands and Gawton local to Tavistock.

How often do you ride?
I try to get out and ride 2 to 3 times a week

What types of riding do you normally do?
Mainly downhill, but a bit of cross country and all mountain aswell.

What was the last new bit of gear on your bike?
Probably a pair of shorts I pinched from the shop... on the bike it was the E thirteen LG1+ wheels and the E Thirteen cranks.

What's your favourite part on the bike?
The rear LG1+ hub. It just sounds awesome.

Next upgrade planned for the bike?
No planned upgrades at the moment. I think I'll keep it as it is for the rest of the year, but I would like to change the frame out for a yeti 303.

What other bikes do you own?
I have an Intense SS2