Bicycle Thieves were formed in 2004 with the addition of Dr Ian as lead vocalist. Pieter, Breeds and James had been jamming together since 2002 and when Ian turned up for an audition in Breeds' Kitchen (which doubled as our rehearsal room) and belted out a great version of Roxanne (hitting all the high notes without grabbing his testicals), Bicycle Thieves were born.

The following 9 months were spent rehearsing different kinds of material and on March 5th 2005 we played our first gig at Plug n Play in Reading to friends and family. The next 2 years we played various pubs around Berkshire/Hampshire and developed a reputation for technical ability and entertainment.

The vision of the band is to play songs that people know and love, but avoid most of the usual covers that every other band plays. We always try to ensure that everyone leaves a Bicycle Thieves Gig hearing songs they know, performed to a high standard.

Our setlists are constantly evolving as we discover new bands, songs and styles which suit our audience and our ability.

Ian - Vocals/Guitar

Breeds - Guitar

James - Bass/Vocals

Pieter - Drums