Bike Shop of the Month
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Each month the ACT, in partnership with Bikesoup, recognise one cycle retailer as the Shop of the month.
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ACT Shop of the Month | December | Bourton Cycles
Bourton Cycles is located in the historic, picture postcard village of Bourton-on-the-Water in the heart of The Cotswolds, close to the crossing of the River Windrush and Roman road, the "Fosse Way". Surrounded by stunning Cotswold scenery, Bourton is the perfect place to set off on a cycling adventure whether that be a gentle leisure cycle taking in the local pubs and tea rooms, to the more adventurous long distance treks with plenty of deceptively challenging hills on offer. With the village very much a tourist centre, Bourton Cycles has a fleet of hire bikes to offer the visitor, including a couple of tandems for those happy to test their teamwork.
The shop is owned and run by husband and wife team Kev and Sue Whitehill, both very keen cyclists. They manage the business side of the shop with the mechanical work being looked after by Andy, a Cytech Level 3 mechanic and enthusiastic mountain biker.
Kev willingly test rides new road kit (any excuse to be out on his bike!) whilst Sue is a keen triathlete and is an organiser of the first Bourton Triathlon to be held over the weekend 22-23 June 2013. The shop and its club actively take part in sportives and triathlons proudly wearing Bourton Cycles kit.
Bourton Cycles sell a broad mix of road, MTB and hybrids from Cannondale, Merida, Marin and Dawes with all sales backed up by excellent after-sales service from the superb on-site workshop, keeping all customer bikes in prime running order. From custom builds of bikes and wheels, to gear servicing and checking brakes the focus is very much on the customer. A good range of accessories and clothing from the likes of Shimano, Cateye, Endura and Altura are stocked, so all cycling requirements are covered.
Another hook is being ‘female friendly ' with women specific advice on saddles, bike-fit and clothing. The shop prides itself on being part of the local community. This year Bourton Cycles offered mechanical support to a road sportive routing through The Cotswolds and took a cycle themed part in the Jubilee celebrations in the village. Saturday rides from the shop are open to anybody that enjoys cycling.