Claire Beaumont is a former racing cyclist, and now Marketing Manager and a lead creative at London-based, bespoke bicycle manufacturer, Condor Cycles. A consultant on DK's The Bicycle Book, Claire is also co-author of Le Tour: Race Log and Cycling Climbs, and has written for leading bike magazines, including The Ride Journal, Cycling Weekly, and Cycling Active. Ben Spurrier is the head bike designer for Condor Cycles. Awarded by Wallpaper magazine in 2011 for a special edition range of bikes, he has spoken about bikes and design at The Design Museum, London. He has also worked with many leading magazines, including Australian Mountain Bike, Bike Etc, and Privateer.