| Bike Manufacturers: |
| Adams Trail-a-Bike |
Junior can go too with a trailer bike from this specialist manufacturer. |
| Claud Butler Cycles |
Makers of the Claud Butler range of adult's and children's bicycles. |
| Claud Butler Juniors |
Claud Butler's popular range of children's bikes. |
| Cove Bikes |
Makers of the high quality MTB frames. We have a small selection in stock - others available to order. |
| CUBE Bikes |
German manufacturer of top quality bikes. Cube rely heavily on customer and dealer feedback to inform the design decisions that result in some of the most innovative bikes on the market. |
| Dawes Cycles |
Makers of quality cycles and tandems since 1926. |
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Makers of the Falcon Juniors range of children's bicycles. |
| Giant Bicycles |
The World's largest cycle manufacturer. Bikes for every conceivable user. |
| Haro Bikes |
MTB and BMX bikes from one of the USA's biggest bike makers. |
| Marin Bikes |
Family and employee owned for more than two decades, Marin regularly reap glowing reviews and awards for their innovative machines. |
| Massi |
Massi make MTB and road bikes and offer a service whereby the customer can customise the specification of their chosen model from an extensive list of components. |
| Mission Cycles |
Specialist, UK based manufacturer of trikes, trailers, scooters, unicycles, special needs tricycles, trials bikes and more. All available to order. |
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| Clothing, Helmets, Shoes & Eyewear Manufacturers: |
| Abus |
German manufacturer of helmets and security products. |
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Makers of a vast range of cycle parts and accessories including clothing and sports glasses. |
| Endura |
"Endura cycle wear - a range of clothing and accessories with top performance fabrics, attention to detail and innovative features." |
| Giro |
Stylish helmets from one of the names in rider protection. |
| Lake |
"Lake Cycling Shoes has been a leader in bicycle gear since 1982, and has produced bike shoes with one goal in mind-to let the rider focus on the ride!" |
| Met |
Cycling helmets for everyone - from children to Olympic Champions. |
| Polaris |
"Clothing which is multi-functional for today's multi-sport adventurers." |
| Seal Skinz |
SealSkinz - a range of waterproof, breathable, close-fitting socks and gloves. You're sure to stay dry with SealSkinz on! |
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Check out Shimano's range of MTB, Leisure and Road shoes. |
| Sock Guy |
Modestly described by the manufacturer as, 'The most comfortable socks you'll ever wear'. (They are very, very good!) |
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| Parts, Accessories, Tools and Maintenance Product Manufacturers: |
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Makers of a vast range of cycle parts and accessories. |
| Burley |
Makers of the fantastic Burley Bicycle Child Trailers. |
| Camelbak |
'Originator and world leader in hands-free hydration systems'. |
| Cane Creek |
Manufacturers of headsets, wheels and other bicycle components. |
| Carry Freedom Trailers |
Available to order - a superb range of high quality bike trailers to carry everything from the weekly shopping to your dog! Manufactured here in Ayrshire. |
| Cat Eye |
Cycle lights, computers and accessories. |
| Easton |
Bars, stems, forks, seat posts, pedals. |
| Ergon |
Ergonomic handlebar grips and saddles designed specifically for men and women. |
| Fat Spanner |
'Quality tools and bike accessories at sensible prices.' |
| Fenwick's |
UK based maker of bike cleaning and degreasing fluids. |
| Fibrax |
Rim and disc pads, rotors, cables and accessories for all types of cycle braking systems. |
| Finish Line |
"The world's leading manufacturer of specialty bicycle lubricants and related maintenance products" The Finish Line website has some useful bike & chain cleaning video tutorials for Windows Media Player. |
| Genuine Innovations |
CO2 powered tyre inflation products. |
| Green Oil |
Green Oil is a wet chain lube and contains no solids like wax, Teflon, graphite, plastic or any environmental nasties. The non-irritant, non-hazardous formula is suitable for on and off-road riding in all riding conditions. |
| Hollywood |
Bike carrying racks to fit a vast range of saloon, hatch, estate, MPV and off-road vehicles. |
| Hope |
British engineering can still beat the foreign competition! You'll find proof of this in the range of brakes, hubs, headsets and other top quality components that are designed, tested and manufactured in Lancashire by Hope. |
| KMC Chains |
KMC make chains for all sorts of bikes. The range includes Shimano compatible chains. |
| Look |
The pedals of choice for many riders. |
| Magura |
Forks and disc brakes designed and manufactured in Germany. |
| Manitou |
MTB suspension company offering a complete line of forks for XC, DH and Freeride. |
| Muc-Off |
Bike cleaning and maintenance products. |
| OK Baby |
Safe, secure and stylish child seats. |
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Bike tools, lubricants, cleaners, bags and clothing. |
| RockShox |
As part of the SRAM group of companies, RockShox have a range of fork and rear suspension units for every purpose. |
| Schwalbe |
Tyres and tubes for road, MTB, touring, cyclo-cross and BMX. |
| Science in Sport |
UK based manufacturer of sports nutrition products. |
| Scottoiler |
Scottoiler's 'Active Fluid System' dramatically improves the service-life, efficiency and cleanliness of your bike's transmission. |
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World renowned manufacturer of high quality cycle components. |
| SKS Germany |
Mudguards, pumps and CO2 inflation products. |
| SRAM |
Makers of SRAM transmission components, Rockshox suspension units, Avid braking systems and Truvativ crank sets. |
| Tacx |
Stationary cycle trainers including the amazing Virtual Reality series, rollers, work stands, tools and maintenance products. |
| Topeak |
Tools, pumps, racks & bags and much more. |
| Trail Gator |
The Trail-Gator Bicycle Tow Bar converts an ordinary child's bike into a safe, towable trailer bike which attaches to an adult's bike. |
| Weldtite |
UK manufacturer of cycle maintenance products including puncture repair kits, lubricants, cleaners, valves, accessories and tools. |
| White Lightning |
White Lightning manufacture self-cleaning lubricants for the maintenance of high-tech mechanical devices including bicycles. |
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| Distributors & Importers: |
| ATB Sales Ltd |
The importers of the Marin bikes we stock from whom we can also source Wilier Triestina and Norco Performance Bikes. |
| Extra UK |
Brands include: Topeak, Easton, Cane Creek, Hutchinson, Brooks, Selle Royal, Wippermann, Bike Ribbon. |
| Fisher Outdoor Leisure |
Brands include: Met, Muc-Off, SRAM, Push, Look, Schwalbe, Smart, Tacx, Hollywood, Avid, VDO, Truvativ, Powerplay, Clark's. |
| Greyville Enterprises |
Brands include: BBB, Pedros, Woodman, Stronglight, Mont Blanc, Norco. |
| High Performance Accessories |
Abus, Altura, Camelbak, Cateye, White Lightning, Fenwick's, Genuine Innovations, Panaracer. |
| Moore Large |
Brands include: Kenda, Michelin, SiS, KMC, Jagwire, Slime, SKS, Weldtite, Trail-Gator, FSA. |
| Silverfish |
Importers of the Cove Bikes range of MTB frames. |
| Ultimate Pursuits |
Brands include: Bell, Blackburn, Continental, Finish Line, Park Tool, Rema TipTop, Selle San Marco, Shimano. |
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| Cycling Organisations: |
| Walkers Cycling Club |
A club for MTB, road and leisure cyclists in Ayrshire. |
| Association of Cycle Traders |
Representative body for the UK cycle industry. Walkers Cycling is a member of ACT. |
Bike For All
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Bikeforall.net is a joint initiative of the Bicycle Association and the Association of Cycle Traders. The site provides heaps of useful information on all aspects of cycling and has several very handy 'getting started' guides. Well worth book marking. |
| The Cycle People |
Find & Compare: Cycling Holidays, Mountain Biking Holidays, Bikes, Accessories, Cycle Shops and Cycle-friendly Accommodation. |
| Scottish Cycling |
Governing body for all aspects of cycle sport in Scotland. Club contact information and more. |
| Cycling Scotland |
Successor body to the Scottish Cycling Development Project. Loads of information concerning all types of cycling in Scotland. |
| Braveheart Cycling Fund |
The Braveheart Fund was launched in 2003 by former British champion, Motorola professional and Giro d’Italia rider Brian Smith. Its aim is simple: to raise the funds to allow young Scottish cyclists, be they roadies, trackies or mountain bikers, to fulfil their potential. |
| Cyclists Touring Club |
A 'one stop shop' for all things cycling - from route information to cycle insurance, from weekly road and mountain biking events to legal advice and technical help. |
| British Cycling |
Internationally recognised governing body for cycle sport in the UK. News, results, race reports, image galleries and a great deal more on all aspects of UK cycle sport. |
| Union Cycliste Internationale |
International Cycling Union. Swiss based governing body for world cycle sport. |
| Sustrans |
A charity working on practical projects to help reduce motor traffic and its adverse effects by encouraging people to walk and cycle more. |
| National Cycle Network |
A network of routes for cyclists, linking centres of population and places of interest across the country. |
| Safe Routes to Schools |
A Sustrans initiative to encourage the use of bikes by children traveling to and from school. |
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| Cycling Events: |
| British Cycling Events Calendar |
Search the BC online calendar by month for competitive cycling events throughout the UK. Includes all Scottish Cycling sanctioned races in Scotland. |
| Dalbeattie Hardrock Challenge |
A Duathlon over the marathon distance of 26 miles contained within Dalbeattie Forest, one of the 7-Stanes trails in Dumfries & Galloway. |
| Fort William 2008 |
The UCI MTB and Trials World Cup - comes back to Fort William in the Scottish Highlands in June 2008. Fort William has been an established venue on the World Cup circuit since 2002. |
| Girvan Cycle Race |
Web site of the 3-day stage race held annually in Ayrshire & Galloway over the Easter holiday weekend. Entry form, results, images, route details and more. |
| Relentless 24 |
Another of the increasingly popular 24 hour marathon MTB events held in Scotland. The Relentless venue is Leanachan Forest at Lochaber near Fort William. |
| SXC Series |
The Scottish Cross Country Mountainbike Association race series. Details of all counting events in the series, entry form, series results, pictures and more. |
| Scottish Cyclocross |
Cyclocross is the traditional winter sport for cyclists and is an ideal way to keep your fitness up and your weight down through the winter. 'Cross' is an excellent introduction to cycle sport and racing is open to all age groups - typically under 12, under 16, junior, senior and veterans with women's cross racing becoming increasingly popular. Visit the Scottish Cyclocross site to find details of their cross series. |
| SportActive |
SportActive run Cycling, Walking and Triathlon holidays in Majorca, walking holidays in Austria and France and Cycling in the French Alps. |
| Strathpuffer 24 |
The Strathpuffer24 is a 24 hour MTB race run at Torachilty Forest, Contin near Strathpeffer, 15 miles north west of Inverness. Walkers Cycling Club members are regular competitors in the event. |
| Our Local Cycling Events page has a listing of forthcoming events in Ayrshire & South West Scotland. |
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