Keswick Bikes Information

Keswick Bikes Full & or Part Time Staff Required

We are currently recruiting for a new member of staff to help us until October. This is a full time job for someone that is a good multi tasker and able to work in a variety of environments such as the shop floor or behind the scenes with technical challenges in our workshop. Basic IT skills, previous sales experience, technical knowledge of bicycles on a basic level at least, an ability to work at weekends are all prerequisites as well as the ability to share your passion and enthusiasem of cycling with cutomers are all important qualities. Rate of pay is negotiable and there are a number of very worthwhile benefits available once a probationary period is completed. Training and support will be given. Further opportunities for vocational training including Cytech may also be available. Please contact us with your CV for further details.

Opening Hours

There are 3 Keswick Bikes locations - in Keswick:

Keswick Bikes @ Otley Road - Our MTB Shop for all things Fat Tyre related.
(Open 9.30am - 5.30pm - Closed Wednesday)
Keswick Bikes @ The Lakeland Pedlar (incorporating the unmissable Pedlar Wholefood Cafe) - Our Road & Hybrid Shop for all things 700c wheeled.
(Open 9.30am - 5.30pm 7 days)
Keswick Bikes @ Southey Hill - Our Workshop & Hire Bike Centre for repairs, spares, rentals and expert advice from our top mechanics.
(Open 9.30am - 5.30pm - Closed Mondays)

All about Keswick Bikes

All about Keswick Bikes

Keswick Bikes (a.k.a. K.M.B) was born back in the heady summer of '92 by Amos Doron and Andy Prestwich who still head up the business today. We have 3 specialist Lake District locations (all in Keswick) with a massive bike brand portfolio including: Commencal, Kona, Specialized, Merida, Giant & Trek and also custom build options from Nicolai, Foes, Yeti, Merlin, Cove, Cotic, Pace & Cervelo.

We offer expert, impartial advice and make sure our customers get exactly the right bike for their kind of riding. We know how important it is to get it right ..!

As bike nuts ourselves we make full use of our own experience of what works - as well and where to use it - and we love passing on this information, and our enthusiasm, to our customers.

Keswick is a truly brilliant place for both mountain AND road bikers - we're a broad church here at Keswick Bikes. We're surrounded by awesome riding and which is the reason that brought, and keeps, us all here.

We like to put something back and another good reason to support an Independent Bike Shop like us is that we donate a percentage of our profits to 'Fix the Fells' keyed into local Bridleway repairs as well as supporting our local race team - Team KeswickBikes.co.uk

If you ever need route advice for riding in the Lake District just drop in to Otley Road and speak to any of our staff because if there's a Lakeland trail you want to ride it's likely they've already ridden it ..!

Given the great local natural riding all around us and the Altura Trail at Whinlatter we have a demo (and hire) fleet so that you can try your next bike in real World conditions before you buy.

Our Shimano Service Centre accredited Workshops (located at Southey Hill in Keswick) is also an accredited Hayes Super Centre, Magura Passion Point and Marzocchi Service Centre. So whether you are visiting Weekend Warrior, a Downhill Demon, a Coast to Coaster, a Roadie Pass Basher or an Avid Local, whatever your servicing needs are Keswick Bikes will keep you rolling.

Group rides leave from outside the Lakeland Pedlar every Tuesday evening @ 6.30pm all year round and the KGB (Keswick Girlie Bikers) ride out on Wednesday evenings @ 6:30pm also leaving from outside the Lakeland Pedlar.

Keswick Bikes - Proudly Independent, In-store and Online.

Keswick Bikes: MTB Sales

Keswick Bikes @ Otley Road, Keswick

KMB @ Otley Road is our main retail space for all things mountain biking, situated opposite Bell Close car park. Stocking Kona, Giant, Trek, Merida & Commencal brands plus custom build bikes from Foes, Pace, Morewood, Two Stage, Nicolai, Yeti, Cove, Cotic and all the best component brands, cool clothing by Endura, Fox, 661, Race Face etc. and a full compliment of bling - call in to check out the latest products, gossip or just get route advice.

Email: kmb@keswickbikes.co.uk
Tel: 017687 80586
>>Click for location map - Keswick Bikes @ Otley Road
POSTCODE: CA12 5LE

Matthew Bardgett

Matthew Bardgett

Something of a unique character, a man that brings countless enthusiasm to every area of the business, whether fixing a bike or riding a fixy. Owns some very flash bikes but always seems to ride clapped out, rigid, single speed Kona from a previous century! What is going on you ask?

Alex Gibson - Possibly the Happiest Man on Earth

Alex Gibson - Possibly the Happiest Man on Earth

Alex brings a wealth of knowledge from both the outdoors and many years as YHA Warden in the Lakes to Keswick Bikes. The shop just wouldnt be the same without him!

Just don't be too surprised if he asks you "Do a Chore" before leaving with your goodies ..!

Keswick Bikes: Road & Hybrid Sales @The Lakeland Pedlar

Keswick Bikes @ The Lakeland Pedlar, Keswick

KMB @ The Lakeland Pedlar (above the cafe in Bell Close Car Park) is our dedicated road bike and clothing shop with road bikes from Giant, Trek, Specialized & Cervelo and also stocking the full range of Specialized bikes & accessories - MTB. Huge stock of clothing by Gore, Altura, and Endura and an ever growing section dedicated to female cyclists.

Email: eugene@keswickbikes.co.uk
Tel: 017687 75752
>> Click here for location map - Keswick Bikes @ The Lakeland Pedlar
POSTCODE: CA12 5JD

The Lakeland Pedlar Team

The Lakeland Pedlar Team

Eugene (Lakeland Pedlar Store Manager) & Donald (Keswick Bikes IT, Sales, Mountain Rescue Team Member) relaxing on the shores of Derwentwater after another hard day at the office ..!

Fraser Robinson

Fraser Robinson

Our Part Timer with a difference, Fraser is an ex headmaster, who although now retired, has chosen to accept the challenges of servitude at Pedlar Towers. His depth of knowledge and unfathomable patience have gained him a very loyal following, although some say that keeping up with him when on a bicycle may present certain challenges!!

Keswick Bikes: Workshop & Hire Centre

Keswick Bikes @ The Workshop, Southey Hill, Keswick

WORK SHOP & HIRE BIKE CENTRE is based at our Southey Hill location, by the James Bond Museum (!)l for all bike hire, servicing (Shimano Service Centre, Hayes Super Service Centre & Magura Passion Point), kids bikes, closeout mega deals & second hand bikes.

Email: workshop@keswickbikes.co.uk
Tel: 017687 74407 for the Workshop or 017687 75202 for Bike Hire
>> Click here for location map - Keswick Bikes @ The Workshop
POSTCODE: CA12 5ND

Darren; our Senior Technician

Darren; our Senior Technician

Got a question about your bike? Chances are he'll know the answer.

Justin

Justin

Already making himself completely indespensable in the work shop or on the shop floor.

Justin is a great addition to the Keswick Bikes Team and is highly regarded for his skills on and off bikes!

Keswick Bikes: Founders and Owners

Are They Still There ..?

Are They Still There ..?

This is Amos on The Slab at Dalbeatie (and yes we've photoshopped the pic to make it look much steeper than it really is).

You would think he might have learnt by now, but learnt what ..?

Well either that mountain biking is dangerous OR how to ride a bike ..!

Amos & Andrew Business Owners

Amos & Andrew Business Owners

These two characters are largely responsible for Keswick Bikes surviving for nearly 20 years, or maybe that should read prospering?

Anyway, its all their fault ..!

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