RIK’S
BIKE
SHED
@ Drumlanrig Castle
Ph: 01848 330 080
e: mtbrik@aol.com
Our Covid-19 Policy
As an essential business we are still open to serve our local community and customers as best we can. We are doing our utmost to maintain our usual customer service levels, please be patient with us while we operate in difficult circumstances!
We politely ask that all customers sanitise their hands upon entry, wear a face mask inside our shop and respect the two metre social distancing. We are still accepting both cash and card payments.
Thank you!
| Monday | 11:00am – 4:00pm |
| Tuesday | 11:00am – 4:00pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00am – 4:00pm |
| Friday | 11:00am – 4:00pm |
| Saturday | 12:30am – 5:00pm |
| Sunday | 11:00am – 4:00pm |
Opening Updates:
Please check our Facebook or Instagram pages for daily updates with regards to closures and temporary opening times, related to the current global pandemic…
Family bike ride is on every Saturday – 10:30am-12pm
Standard Bike Hire Pricing
| One hour | Half day | Full day | |
| Kids | £5 | £10 | £15 |
| Adult | £10 | £20 | £30 |
An additional charge will be added if you need more time out on the trails!
See in store or call Rik for more information about hiring our premium bikes…
Bike Hire
Bikes and helmets of all sizes are available to hire on-site, working on a first come, first serve basis. We have electric bikes, standard mountain bikes and hybrids…
If bikes are required outside of opening hours, contact Rik on 01848 330080, mobile 07722 828139 or email on mtbrik@aol.com
Rik’s Bike Shed has a selection of parts and accessories, along with cycling equipment and clothing for men, women and children. We stock a range of funky helmets both kids and adult sizes – great souvenirs to take home from Drumlanrig. You can also fuel up on the energy bars and cold drinks in stock.
If you’re looking for a new bike, we are happy to help and advise. We usually have second-hand bikes from the hire fleet or we can order a new bike to suit your needs.
We also do personalised Gift Vouchers! Contact us directly for more information…
World Class Bike Trails
Rik has been cycling for 35+ years, and building trails for most of them. He has designed and built many of the trails on Drumlanrig estate, including the technical red and black routes. He has also worked on some of the best-loved bike trails and skills parks around Scotland including; Comrie Croft near Crieff, Mabie forest, Forest of Ae and more! Staff at the Bike Shed are happy to offer advice to new and experienced riders. We can help you find the best bikes and routes for you, and provide you with maps to make sure you really enjoy your experience here at Drumlanrig.
Check out our latest feature on Trail Tales…
Episode:
Build It And They Will Come
Watch as we ‘legitimised the act of trail building, and worked with land owners to create a sustainable model’.
Get in touch..
Contact Rik on 01848 330080, mobile 07722 828139 or email on mtbrik@aol.com if you are interested in hiring out with our opening hours.
How to find Us..
Sat-nav/Postcode
Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway, DG3 4AQ.
By car
Rik’s Bike Shed is located at Drumlanrig Castle, situated just off the A76 (Dumfries to Kilmarnock road), 17 miles north of Dumfries, and is signposted from the M74 (J14 southbound) and A702 at Abington and Elvanfoot. Just an hour away from Glasgow.
Ph: 01848 330 080 | e: mtbrik@aol.com