- Location
- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
Cycling HQ - looks interesting.
- Thread starter SpokeyDokey
- Start date
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All uphill
Still rolling along
- Location
- Somerset
Reminds me that I am not a cyclist, just someone who rides a bike.
Not for me.
Not for me.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Has he accidentally glued his hand to his head?
Brandane
Legendary Member
- Location
- Costa Clyde
I admire the guy's enthusiasm, but I like to keep my cycling simple.
There's nothing that their set-up can offer me that is of any interest. I just like to ride my bike, without any associated faff.
There's nothing that their set-up can offer me that is of any interest. I just like to ride my bike, without any associated faff.
Alex321
Guru
- Location
- South Wales
He starts off by saying you see club spaces for various other sports but not for cycling.
But that is mainly because most cycling is not done in a specified arena. Football needs a football pitch, golf needs a golf course, etc.
But that is mainly because most cycling is not done in a specified arena. Football needs a football pitch, golf needs a golf course, etc.
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
Some interesting ideas there. Bike shops often already have café's, which Mapdec don't at present. The bar/hang-out space is there in some cases - there's Mamil in Brighouse near me - so they're looking to add that in.
The idea of a training space in what appears to be quite a big warehouse moves it from just being a shop and into somewhere where cyclists arrive, not necessarily by bike, spend time and hopefully money. Those two don't necessarily link together and the market they're aiming for is quite mid-top end.
My guess is the challenge is trying to make all that profitable. Their location puts them at the north edge of Kendal and that isn't as accessible as a central point, but is likely to be cheaper to operate. Having the space where bike fitters / sports therapists could base themselves works as long as it's financially viable for all.
The idea of a training space in what appears to be quite a big warehouse moves it from just being a shop and into somewhere where cyclists arrive, not necessarily by bike, spend time and hopefully money. Those two don't necessarily link together and the market they're aiming for is quite mid-top end.
My guess is the challenge is trying to make all that profitable. Their location puts them at the north edge of Kendal and that isn't as accessible as a central point, but is likely to be cheaper to operate. Having the space where bike fitters / sports therapists could base themselves works as long as it's financially viable for all.
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Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
I only got 17 seconds in, to the bit where he said "somewhere for cyclists to exist as a tribe".
I was so overwhelmed with revulsion I had to stop watching. Maybe the rest of it was great, but I couldn't get past that phrase.
To be fair I've watched other of his videos, with him wittering on about bottom brackets and stuff and they were ok.
I was so overwhelmed with revulsion I had to stop watching. Maybe the rest of it was great, but I couldn't get past that phrase.
To be fair I've watched other of his videos, with him wittering on about bottom brackets and stuff and they were ok.
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That had me pressing 'stop' too. I'm not that kind of cyclist so the idea held limited appeal. I'll stop at a cafe/tabac and have a chat if that's what I want and there's one going but generally speaking I can't think of anything else I want from my ride.
It's got me to thinking about a bike shop in near-ish by town (50km away) It has a cafe area, nice comfy seats etc. I went in to look at electric bikes (a story for another day) Okay, I get it and I applaud the desire to create a community feel, or whatever, etc. But I couldn't help but think 'why?' There's literally a cafe across road, one with (probably) better coffee and a humongous selection of cakes, pastries, sandwiches etc. There's no way the bike shop can compete with that and you wouldn't expect them to either. The cafe doesn't sell bikes btw.
Dogtrousers
Kilometre nibbler
I called in at Destination Bike in Box Hill village for coffee and cake at the weekend. It's a bike shop with a cafe and very nice. There were some other cyclists there who I assume were existing as a tribe. But I didn't talk to them.
- Location
- Glasgow
From what's mentioned in the video, the only facility I would appreciate is a place to wash my bike(s) indoors.
I have a garden space, but in winter it's
and dark.
The hole spiel in the video reminds me of the time I took my bike for a repair, in the posh shop (Billy Bisland @Brandane) I had bought it from - was on sale
The mechanic asked me "are you riding today?"...
Ya pillock, can you no see my commuting set up, of course I'm riding, how am I going to get to my work otherwise?
I'm an utilitarian cyclist
I have a garden space, but in winter it's
and dark.The hole spiel in the video reminds me of the time I took my bike for a repair, in the posh shop (Billy Bisland @Brandane) I had bought it from - was on sale
The mechanic asked me "are you riding today?"...
Ya pillock, can you no see my commuting set up, of course I'm riding, how am I going to get to my work otherwise?
I'm an utilitarian cyclist
DCLane
Found in the Yorkshire hills ...
- Location
- Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
@wiggydiggy - but if they arrive by bike they can't carry much away. Arrive without a bike and you can carry wheels / parts / clothing / nutrition / etc. as their target market won't have panniers or a large saddle bag 
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wiggydiggy
Legendary Member
@wiggydiggy - but if they arrive by bike they can't carry much away. Arrive without a bike and you can carry wheels / parts / clothing / nutrition / etc. as their target market won't have panniers or a large saddle bag
I'd imagine their target market regards anything that can't be carried in a rear pocket as too heavy
I have a different idea:
Jameshow
Veteran
I'd imagine their target market regards anything that can't be carried in a rear pocket as too heavy
I have a different idea:
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Bet you wore hi vis rather than all black!!
I'm surprised they didn't scuttle off for a tea break when you entered the store!
