Rider Profile 11: Darren Skilbeck

Profile 11 is another newbie. Darren Skilbeck keeps it short and sweet when answering our questions on the challenge ahead.

Skilbeck

Name: Darren Skilbeck
Age: 33
Occupation: Make Lollipops at Tangerine
Favourite York Player: Keith Lowe
Favourite York Game: York 2-1 Luton at Wembley

 

Question 1 – Why?
Promotion back to the Football League.

Question 2 – How much preparation have you done so far and how much do you plan on doing?
A little and plenty.

Question 3 – What do you think you will bring to the bike ride? Encouragement.

Question 4 – What do you think will be the hardest aspect of the ride?
The climbs.

Question 5 – Who are you looking forward to biking with the most and the least?
Everyone.

Question 6 – If you could choose any York City player either past or present to bike with you, who would it be?
Keith Walwyn.

Question 7 – Do you predict any injuries or falls for yourself or other riders?
I predict a few sore backsides

Question 8 – What’s the first thing you’ll do when you finish?
Open a beer and light a fag.