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Gateway to your adventure

The Bike Garage is an independent family owned bike shop which set out in 2010 with one mission: Help people get out on bikes more and experience our amazing local countryside.

Feel free to browse our site to see more about what I do or book your cycle hire. If you can’t find what you need, feel free to get in touch!

Hope to see you in the shop soon! – James, Owner

Voted best cycle hire in the Peak District

Winner of Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2020, 2021, 2022  & 2023

Every year, our cycle hire helps people from all over the world of any skill level experience an unforgettable adventure riding in the Peak District. There is something for everyone!

Workshop

Comprehensive bike servicing and repair workshop for all bikes with a fully qualified and experienced mechanic.

Shop

Here at Bike Garage you can expect a friendly and personal bike retailing experience.  Have some questions before you invest in your next bike?

Ex-Rental Hardtails

We have had a busy week preparing our first batch of Ex-Rental hardtail bikes thoroughly serviced each bike before sale.

Which Ebike to Hire

We offer a range of Ebikes, so we thought it made sense to make this little video explaining the main differences between our bikes.

Rated 5 stars on Tripadvisor and Google

The best local routes

Handpicked trails, chosen for maximum fun and adventure, all starting from our shop. See local info page for full route guides

Route 9- Caves and Castles

Challenging - 24 miles
4500ft Elevation

This is a demanding loop with six significant climbs followed by six brilliant descents. There is a mix of every trail here from the fast-flowing open grass descents of Win Hill to very technical boulder fields of Cavedale.

Route 5- Stanage and Lady Cannings Explorer

Medium - 19.5 miles
2000ft Elevation

A reliable 19.5 mile route climbing just over 2000 feet of elevation, taking in the views of stanage edge the enjoyment of Lady Cannings with some lovely ice cream from Thorpe farm.

Route 4- Shatton Ladybower Enduro

Challenging - 20 miles
3000ft Elevation

This is a slightly more challenging ride that offers four brilliant descents ranging from wide grass routes to tight, exciting singletrack.

Route 2- The Beast of Hope Cross

Medium - 11 miles
1,220 ft Elevation

This ride is a perfect sample of the Peak District and the variety of trails it offers, from the old railway lines of the Thornhill Trail to the rocky technical descents of The Beast.