Some of you know him as a Cityscape account manager but did you know he has a funky wee side hustle? Derek Thorp is mad about fixed-gear bicycles and is bringing them to NZ with his new company, Bespoked Cycles.

Favourite YouTube clip? At the moment I’m watching lots of fixed-gear documentaries and clips but I’m a bit of an erratic YouTube user – I always end up heading off in different directions.

Celebrity crush? Mila Kunis.

What you're reading? I have just picked up Snap by Belinda Bauer.

Your vice? I would have to say that tattoos are my wee vice.

Your secret shame? I’m addicted to shoes.

Favourite drink? I have been knocking back the ciders at the moment due to the good weather.

Fave material possession? Would have to be my new track bike that I have just built. I’m loving getting out there and smashing it at the moment.

You're a traveller – what brought you home to Christchurch? My contract in China came to an end and it was time to come back to family and friends.

What do you miss about travelling? I miss the adventure, getting up every day and not knowing what you will see or discover. I enjoyed my three years living in Asia as it was so different to the Western culture. And of course I miss the great people that you meet along the way.

What's the best thing about a Christchurch autumn? It would have to be the colours. It’s such a stunning time of the year and generally the weather is a bit calmer.

You're deep into your bikes – what's the best thing about cycling in Christchurch? How flat the city is, but also having the hills so close by. It gives you so many options, no matter what style of riding you like to do.

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