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Rik's Bike Shed
Rik’s Bike Shed is a small, friendly bike shop situated in the stunning grounds of Drumlanrig Castle and run by Rik Allsop. It is perfectly located for easy access to the wide range of bike trails within the Estate, providing the perfect opportunity to get out and sample our magnificent Scottish scenery from the saddle!
Opening Hours:
Summer Season
11 am to 5 pm, seven days a week.
(Rik will happily open earlier by prior arrangement).
Festive Period
Please note Rik's Bike Shed will be open 10 am - 4 pm on the following days:
17 and 18 December 2011
21 and 22 December 2011
7 and 8 January 2012
Winter Period
Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am - 4 pm, from 1-2 October 2011
Local October School holiday - 10 am - 4 pm, on 10, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 October 2011
or by arrangement, Tel. 01848 330080
For family-friendly Bike Hire, 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 young children ourselves means we understand the needs of families, and have lots of kiddy friendly kit to get the whole family out pedalling together comfortably, safely and enjoyably! Hire prices start from just £3 for a kids bike and £5 for an adult bike for an hour.
Call us on Tel. 01848 330080 for more info and to book. Hire charges are as follows:
|
|
Kids |
Adult |
Adult |
Tag-a-long/ |
Baby Seat |
|
Up to 1 hr |
£3 |
£5 |
£8 |
£3 |
£1 |
|
Up to 3 hrs |
£5 |
£10 |
£15 |
£5 |
£2 |
|
Full day |
£8 |
£15 |
£25 |
£8 |
£4 |
Prices include helmet, pump, lock, route map and toolkit. Proof of ID is required. NB: Any damages will be charged at retail cost.
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 the 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!
Rik also offers expert advice, guided rides with transport to/from accommodation in the area, and coaching. There is also a well-stocked shop and workshop and Cycle Museum chronicling the history of the bicycle beginning with a replica of Kirkpatrick Macmillan's original cycle, conceived here in this area, the home of the bicycle. Read more on Rik's Services.
Showers are available on-site for those who wish to use them.
For further information, please contact the Rangers' office on Tel. 01848 331555, email at enquiries@drumlanrig.com or Contact Us.