Rik's Bike Shed
Rik’s Bike Shed is a small, friendly bike shop situated in the stunning grounds of Drumlanrig Castle.
We are perfectly located for easy access to the wide range of bike trails within the estate, giving you loads of opportunities to get out and sample our magnificent Scottish scenery from the saddle!
Rik has been cycling for more years than he can remember and can offer advice on a whole range of stuff to do with bikes and biking either on or off road. He is a mountain bike leader and coach and can offer group rides or individual tuition to help boost your skills and confidence on two wheels.
Here’s what we offer at Rik’s Bike Shed
• Family Friendly Bike Hire
• Great cycle routes for beginners through to experts
• Expert advice on all things cycling
• Guided rides and tuition sessions
• Transport for you and your bike from Accommodation to Bike trails
• Well stocked shop for spares, accessories and clothing
• Professionally equipped workshop to get you rolling again or service your pride and joy
• The Scottish Cycle collection is based in the same building, come in and see a replica of the very first pedal bike and a beautiful collection of classic bikes and trikes.
To use trails & country park facilities a day or season ticket is required, please visit www.drumlanrig.com for availability & pricing.
Rik’s Bike Shed has a large fleet of hire bikes to suit all needs, whether you fancy a leisurely pedal with the whole family or a challenging single track experience on our red or black routes. Having small children ourselves means we understand the needs of families and have lots of kiddy friendly kit to get the whole family out pedalling comfortably, safely and enjoyably! Hire prices start from just £3 for a kid’s bike and £5 for an adult bike for an hour, or £5 for kids and £10 for adults for up to three hours. Call us on 01848 330080 for more info and to book.
Routes to Suit
Whatever your age or level of fitness Rik’s Bike Shed will find you a route to suit! You’ll find many of our routes here very family friendly (we know kids hate hills!) and are perfect if you’re pedalling with a baby seat or towing a trailer or tag-a-long. Drumlanrig has eight way-marked routes graded green for easy, then blue, to technically challenging red and black. They all have superb viewpoints, giving you chance to catch your breath and appreciate your surroundings.
Something Different
For the keen mountain biker, Drumlanrig trails offer a unique experience. Different from many others, the trails here have a very natural, organic feel to them, so if you fancy sampling some ‘old skool’, woodsy, rooty singletrack then Rik’s Bike Shed will point you in the right direction!
Expert Advice
Rik himself has been cycling for 35 years, mountain biking for 17. He has designed and built many trails on the estate and all over Scotland, including the technical red and black routes at Drumlanrig. If you need route advice, whether you are new to biking or an experienced rider, we can talk you through the best options and supply you with maps to make sure you get the most out of your experience at Drumlanrig.
Guided Rides
Guided rides are perfect if you’re visiting the area for the first time, or if you want a hassle free, uninterrupted ride. Use our insider knowledge to get the most out of the trails.
As designer and builder of some of Scotland’s best loved trails, there is no-one better qualified to guide you round them! Along with his years of experience on two wheels, Rik has been a qualified Mountain Bike Leader for as long as you can be one (his certificate is number 001!)
Transport from A to B….. Accommodation to Bike Trails!
New for 2007! As part of our guided ride package let us collect you (plus bikes) in our eight seater, off-road truck and transport you, from Accommodation to Bike trails! We can provide hire bikes for adults and kids if you need them. For the complete package with no hassle; just call 01848 330080 or email mtbrik@aol.com
Tuition and Skills Sessions
If you’d love to try mountain biking but don’t know where to begin or if you’d like the opportunity to improve your existing skills and get more out of the trails, then a skills session with Rik is the perfect opportunity to do just that. As an SMBLA guide and British Cycling Coach, Rik is fully trained to coach groups or individuals at all levels and ages, from complete novice upwards.
Sessions are tailored to suit your individual or your group’s needs and experience. Bikes for adults and kids are available for these sessions. Book by the hour, half day or full day: Call Rik on 01848 330080 or email mtbrik@aol.com
To visit Rik’s Bike Shed for retail or workshop you are allowed a 45 min visit without charge at the kiosk.
Facilities include:-
Staffed
School Groups welcome
Picnic Area
Information Board
Entry Fee
Historical Interest (Famous birth places)
First Aid available
Suitable for Disabled.
Disabled parking available
Ramp access
Indoor/ Otdoor Recreational facilities
Property Address
The Stableyard
Drumlanrig Castle
Thornhill
Dumfries-shire
DG3 4AQ
Great Britain
Contact
Rik's Bike Shed
14
Low Road
Collin
Dumfries
Dumfries-shire
DG1 4JJ
Scotland
Tel: +44 (1387) 750360
Mobile +44 (7941) 357488
E-Mail: mtbrik@aol.com
WWW: http://www.riksbikeshed.co.uk
Opening Hours
1st April 07 - 30th Sept 07
Open 7 days from 11am-5pm - will open earlier by prior arrangement
1st Oct - 31st March 08
Variable please ring for details
Gift Shop
Smoking restricted
Pets welcome.
Book Rik by the hour, half day or full day to show you the best biking in Scotland!
