Meet The Team

Nigel is the founder and chief executive of Squeaky Chains. Nigels mother was a keen cyclist and passed her love of cycling onto her son who went on to cycle long distance extolling his love of cycling for all the world to see.

He has cycled the perimeter of Australia. He has also toured New Zealand South Island, South Africa ,Thailand and is currently planning a London to Cape Town charirty ride under the Auspices of St Mungos and Squeaky Chains.

Nigel says ” I am now 54 and a half years old and after spending 51 and a half years drinking and drugging I put down the bottle and picked up the spanner”

As well as being a bike mechanic Nigel has also worked as a Chef, pipe fitter and panel beater.

Tristan has recently achieved City and Guilds Certification for bicycle mechanics. He loves working in the industry and hopes to go on to train other mechanics.

Tristan previously had a career as a sound technician, making corporate films, adverts and videos for events. This was a job that took him all over Britain and Europe.

Tristan enjoys football, movies and keeping in touch with current affairs.

Diego is one of the directors of Squeaky Chains.

He has two years professional experience as a mechanic including, working at a leading UK cycle company.He got involved with Squeaky Chains because he wanted to be involved with a more community focused cycle business.

Diego originates from Bolivia and is a keen cyclist, his favourite kind of music is The Blues.

Helder is an excellent problem solver with a keen eye for technical detail, whilst having a sensitive and warm manner when dealing with people. He is mechanically minded and takes a deep interest in his work.He is knowledgeable and enjoys explaining things to customers, listening carefully to people’s concerns and requirements. He has always been good with his hands, and has previously worked as a welder, a van driver doing clearaces,an embroidery digitizer, an embroidery machinist, a carpenter and a hotel manager.