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The University of Oxford’s Transport Studies Unit found that those who switch just one trip per day from car driving to cycling reduce their carbon footprint by about 0.5 tonnes over a year, representing a substantial share of average per capita CO2 emissions.

Dumfries and Galloway Cycling Resources

Cycling Shops

The Brake Pad Bike Shop is based at Kirroughtree Visitors Centre and the rides and trails start right at the door. We have the largest bike hire fleet in Dumfries and Galloway and can cater for most needs. Kids bikes, trailers, dog trailers, standard bikes, e-bikes, full suspension bikes, full suspension e-bikes. We can also repair your bike.

Wheels of Fleet is a community project in Scotland that promotes cycling as a healthy and sustainable way to get around. We offer affordable bike repairs, rentals, and maintenance workshops to encourage cycling for locals and tourists. The project also works to improve cycling infrastructure in the area.

Telephone Contact - 07579 965712

[email protected]

  • Kirkcowan Cycles (Newton Stewart)

Kirkcowan Cycles is a local bike shop set in Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire. We have a large hire fleet to cater for all ages and styles of cycling from bike seats and trailers for the wee ones to electric bikes for those who like to take things a little easier. We have mountain bikes ideal for the near by trails and hybrids perfect for the quiet country lanes and cycle routes. All our bike hires come with free helmet and lock hire and we're happy to offer route advice.

Old Red Cross Hall, Victoria Lane , Newton Stewart DG8 6DA

Telephone Contact – 01671 638008

Wigtown

4 bike racks are available at the bus stop near the Mercat Cross.

Accommodation

Dry stone walls run through lush green grass fields. The Galloway hills are in the distance.

"Deciding to ride a bike is taking on responsibility: not everyone will choose to do so, but for everyone who does, the world, rest assured, will be at least a little better off." - Jane Bosveld (quote from Autogeddon by Heathcote Williams)