Joe: Hi everyone. I hope the wintery weather isn’t affecting you all too much; it’s definitely getting dark and miserable out there. On a brighter note, I’m delighted to announce a change in proceedings as I’m introducing a woman this month, yes I did say a woman; my personal assistant Marion Brown! Marion: I’ve been [...]
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Ask the Expert – Joe Waugh
How long have you owned M. Steel Cycles? I have worked for M. Steel Cycles both man and boy for over 25 years now. I bought the shop because I believed in the products and service so much that I wanted to ensure that I remained part of it and I can honestly say I [...]
Thrills without the Spills
Joe: Hello everyone! Back to school and back to the real world unfortunately, which means dark nights are a coming! This week I’m introducing another member of my sales team, David Spoors, or ‘Young David’ as he is to us. He’s going to tell you about how his constant search for thrills also helps him [...]
Team Waughy…An extension of my hobby
Joe: Hello everyone! Well it’s been a mixed bag weather-wise this summer but don’t let it discourage you from cycling when you can. Andy Lovell, our newest member of the team, is going to talk to you about the different ways cycling consumes his work and leisure time and how he landed on his feet [...]
‘Steel’ some time with family
Joe: Well everyone, it’s summer time which means it’s time to get on your bikes-literally! Cycle yourselves fit for your summer jaunt abroad or use your bike as a vehicle to explore the vast Northumberland countryside! Mark, who I introduce in this month’s edition, has worked hard as my manager for 18 years. He tends [...]
Waughy’s Word
Hello again, welcome to another edition of Waughy’s Word! You may remember a short while ago I mentioned that, along with three friends, I had planned to cycle the Coast to Coast route. I am always keen to prove that, as a cycling shop, we practise what we preach. We aren’t just a bike shop [...]
A Bike is for Life, Not Just for Christmas
As the annual Christmas shopping frenzy reaches a peak, one Newcastle store has predicted that this year’s must-have, topping the lists for adults and children, could be an old favourite. Joe Waugh of M. Steel Cycles in South Gosforth, has seen an interest in cycling build over the year, which could mean that a shiny [...]
Autograph – Joe Waugh
Newcastle born Joe Waugh is a Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist and an Olympian. He also owns the extremely successful cycle shop M. Steel Cycles in South Gosforth. A family man and a workaholic, Joe has dedicated his life to cycling. Even after a near fatal car accident, Joe still makes time to get on his [...]
Waughy’s Word – Why I’m in a Good Mood!
First of all I’d like to say how heartening it has been seeing so many bums on bikes recently! We’ve been having the odd sunny day here and there which always helps but we’ve definitely seen an increase in people, especially families, popping into the shop. Our bike sales have gone bananas recently and, if [...]
Bike Week 13-21 June 2009
Hi there, welcome to another Waughy’s Word with me, Joe Waugh! Bike Week is a national event that comes every year to highlight the various benefits of cycling. Whether these are social, environmental or economic, the advantages that cycling has over other modes of transportation or hobbies, are often overlooked. It’s a great time for [...]