Tell us a bit about yourself I am Peter Wotherspoon I am a retired Chartered Engineer and I belong to two cycling clubs, Southend 40 plus and Cycling UK South Essex Member Group. How long have you been riding, and how did you get into cycling? As an adult I have been riding since 1976,…
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DERBY TO DERBY
Forty years ago, Jamie Hargreaves’ dad, Phil, along with friends, embarked on an ambitious journey from Derby, England, to Derby, Australia. This doesn’t sound that impressive until you add in that he cycled the entire journey. Starting from the Assembly Rooms in Derby, he made his way across Europe. His father not only completed the…
RIDER SPOTLIGHT
Tell us a bit about yourself I’m Greg, I live in West Yorkshire How long have you been riding, and how did you get into cycling? I’ve been riding bikes since I was three. My dad was a racer in the ’60s. He taught me to ride when I was very young, and I’ve been…
Acquisition of Mercian Cycles
We are excited to announce the acquisition of Mercian Cycles, a beloved icon in the cycling community known for nearly 80 years of unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation in bicycle frame design. We have inherited an indelible legacy from all of the previous owners which we deeply respect and intend to honor as we move forward….
Renovation work
By appointment only , please call before you come to see us. We are accepting all makes and models of frame for renovation work and can promise a quick turn around but due to a very full frame order book we regrettably are unable to do any tube work. So no new top tubes brazed…
Christmas and New Year
We wish you all a Happy Christmas and New Year from us all here at Mercian Cycles. We reopen in the new year on the 2nd January 2024
2 Pieces of good news.
This news applies to all makes of frame not just Mercians. Good News part one Now that the winter is fast approaching we are going to offer a 10% discount on all renovation work starting today 07/11/23 until further notice. Good News part 1a You will be eligible for a 15% discount if two or…
Tim’s Strada
A picture of my Strada Special in front of the Thames Barges at Maldon quay, taken yesterday at our Friday forty miler midway stop. Thank you Tim for the photo and email.
1955 King of Mercia above Malibu Reservoir in California in 1957
My K o M high up above the reservoir in Malibu Canyon in California in Spring of 1957. I had ordered it, 24 inch and finished in RAF blue, directly from Mercian in about April 1955 whilst a student at Nottingham U. and living in Risley, Derbys. I spent a year, 1956/7, at University of…
Holiday
Unfortunately due to prior commitment’s we will be closed all day on Wednesday 21st June 2023 and Wednesday 28th June 2023. Open as usual all other dates. Sorry if this has caused any inconvenience.
Australia calling
Mark sent us a picture of his Strada overlooking the hills in Sydney Australia. At the time the photos was taken it was Autumn. ( not too hot we think ) Thank you Andy for the photo
Paris Renovation
We often take care of rare, old and unusual frames in the workshop for renovation, this Paris came in on behalf a customer from our oldest retail partners, Madgetts Cycles in Diss, Norfolk and was quite a memorable piece of work. This was a real labour of love, needed a lot of tlc and time…