Thame Out The complimentary magazine for the Thame area
Cycling proficiency
For expert advice and a superb selection of bikes and accessories, call into Thame Cycles.
Cycling is a great form of exercise. An aerobic activity, which means that your heart, blood vessels and lungs all get a workout. Your bike can take you to some beautiful parts of the countryside and it is great fun for the whole family.
To get the most of this popular hobby, you need to make sure that your bike and equipment is best suited to you.
Opened in March this year, Thame Cycles is a small independent business that provides the local community and surrounding villages with all their cycling needs. Offering both equipment and expert advice.
Situated in Station Yard, Thame, and with on site parking and easy access to the Phoenix Trail (part of the Sustrans National Cycle Network) you can easily access the shop via 4 wheels or 2.
The Covid-19 pandemic has seen a boom in people exercising outdoors and cycling in all its forms has proved increasingly popular.
For cycling enthusiasts and family riders alike, it is great news that Thame Cycles have ridden into town.
Owner Jeremy Crook has turned his passion into a business. On two wheels since he was 6-years-old, Jeremy knows all about bikes. At home on a mountain bike and especially on a road bike, Jeremy was a professional rider and has represented Great Britain in numerous competitions. He has also repaired and maintained bikes his entire life.
Bicycle repairs, maintenance and servicing are a core part of Thame Cycles. You can book your bike into their workshop to ensure smooth running and trouble free cycling for all types of bikes.
Jeremy is also a director of an electric bike company. His knowledge is invaluable in this fast growing sector of two wheel travel.
Thame Cycles offer a comprehensive range of bikes including road, mountain and electric from reputable manufacturers such as Colnago, Wisper, Basso, Cinelli, Kelly’s, Argon18 and ‘Frog’ children’s bikes.
This means Thame Cycles cater for the needs of a range of cyclists from children’s bikes, leisure riders, commuters, mountain bikers, through to serious road cyclists.
The shop is well stocked with accessories such as clothing, glasses and helmets. For example Thame Cycles are one of the largest dealers for the popular Kali helmets.
With media reports of supply issues for some items this Christmas, rest assured, Thame Cycles are stacked with great gift ideas.
Christmas shopping is made even easier with the shop open on Sundays as well.
Thame Cycles knowledgeable staff have over 80 years of combined cycling experience to ensure you leave the shop with the right products for you.
Joining Jeremy are Al, Shop Manager and David, a Mechanic.
Looking ahead, Thame Cycles are currently working hard to have cycle hire available soon.
Thame Cycles. A shop that peddles the pleasure of cycling.
You can read more articles like this one in the latest edition of Thame Out.
