A Brief History
Founded 1981 By Lyndon Tilbury ( Riff)
1981 - Started as a market trader selling cheap footwear out of a Ford Escort
1983 - Joined by Julie Thorne, now driving over 1000 miles a week in a Mercedes van and working markets and fairs all over the South of England.
1987 - Julie's little brother Jason came on board and we added a large trailer to the poor old Mercedes.
1990 - Opened Steptoes Dorchester, run by Julie, as Riff & Jason continue on the markets.
1993 - Opened Steptoes Bridport and branched out into clothing.
1994 - Gave up market trading.
2000 - Riff & Julie got married.
2001 - Launched www.steptoes.co.uk
2004 - Became top Oakley Dealers
2006 - Became Steptoes Ltd.
2008 - Got Dolly the Dog
2009 - Serious Shop Fit
Since 94 we have worked hard to acquire top name brands and have moved into Sunglasses, Goggles and Clothing. Also sponsorship and involvement in various projects such as the indoor and outdoor skate parks in Bridport.
Riff and Jason hand over cheque to Steve Scott chairman of Dorchester Amateur Boxing Club.
Steptoes have undertaken to sponsor the clubs kit for the next 2 yrs.
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Riffs main passion apart from Julie and work is Cycling. Heres a few of Riffs favourite places on the web and some of his exploits.
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Here is Riff with Magnus Backsted ( aka Magnus Backstedt )at the start of the Gent Wevelgem on 14/04/04. Magnus came second that day and went on to win the Paris Roubaix (The Hell Of The North) the next Sunday.
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Riff Rides across America - The Journal
Riff Tilbury Talks A Load Of Old Cobbles - The Other Journal
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