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The Who, Why and What we do at Bay Cycles

Our Story 

Founded in 2013 by Lisa and Jez, Bay Cycles began with a shared vision of creating a hub of cycling excellence and customer satisfaction. Combining Jez's extensive cycling industry experience with Lisa's compassionate approach from her nursing career, they established Bay Cycles in the vibrant St. Marychurch Precinct in Torquay, Devon. Over the years, Bay Cycles has grown into a renowned destination for cyclists, offering a wide range of products and services, and is proud to be ranked among the top 100 qualified Cytech accredited shops in the UK.

Our Mission 

At Bay Cycles, our mission is to enhance the cycling experience for our community through exceptional service, trusted products, and expert guidance. We are dedicated to:

Our Ethos 

We are committed to customer satisfaction, expert service, and community engagement. Our fully trained staff provide advice and service based on the latest standards in the cycling industry. We stock trusted brands like Trek, Bontrager, Ortlieb, Pirelli, and 100%, ensuring our customers receive high-quality, reliable products.

Bay Cycles Shop Front
Inside the shop at Bay Cycles

Bay Cycles premises located within the vibrant St Marychurch Precinct, Torbay

Products Bay Cycles offers a diverse array of bikes to suit different riding preferences:

We also provide a wide selection of components, clothing, and accessories, including helmets, gloves, maintenance tools, and hydration packs.

Services Bay Cycles supports cyclists with a range of services:

Custom Builds and Bike Fitting: Personalised builds and professional fitting services.

Our Team 

Our team includes highly qualified and experienced professionals like Jez, Lisa, Lucy, Paul, Stewart, Andy, and Mike. Their expertise ranges from Cytech Master Technicians to British Cycling Ride Leaders, ensuring top-notch service and advice.


Jez

Sales & Technical Lead

Background:

  • Over 30 years in the Cycling Industry
  • Cytech 1, 2 & 3 Qualified
  • Cytech Master Technician
  • Trek Bike Fit Service Qualified
  • Bosch & Fazua eBike Certified
  • Trek Product Specialist

Current Bikes:

  • Project One Trek Emonda SLR 9
  • Trek Domane SL 6
  • 2009 Madone 6.9
  • Gary Fisher Triton

Favourite Rides Home & Abroad:

  • Ronde Van Vlaanderen
  • Slad Valley
  • Blackpool Sands Loop

Lisa

Precision Fit & Business Lead

Background:

  • Precision Fit Level 1 & 2 Qualified
  • Cytech Level 1 Qualified
  • British Cycling Level 1 Ride Leader
  • Previous Emergency Care Nurse
  • Trek Product Specialist

Current Bikes:

  • Trek Domane SL 6 Gen 4
  • Trek Remedy 9.8
  • 2011 Trek Madone 5.2 WSD
  • Trek Dual Sport 2 Gen 5

Favourite Rides Home & Abroad:

  • Col Du Galibier
  • (Muur) Flanders Belgium
  • Blackpool Sands Loop

Paul

Workshop Technician

Background:

  • Involved in Cycle sport for over 30 years
  • Qualified to Level 3 Cycle Systems
  • Attended US Cycling Race Mechanics Clinic in Boulder, USA 
  • Campagnolo Pro Trained
  • Involved with various European based Race Teams. Including as Head Mechanic during 2019 Season.

Current Bikes:

  • Scott Scale
  • Merida Road Bike
  • Multiple older bikes inc. Vitus 979 & Giant TCR ONCE

Favourite Rides Home & Abroad:

  • Predominantly MTB in recent years at Trail Centres. Plus, more locally at Dartmoor

Stewart

Sales & Service

Background:

  • Cytech Level 1 Qualified
  • British Cycling Event Organiser
  • Director of Just Events
  • British Cycling Road Racing Commissaire
  • British Cycling Ride Leader
  • Active Member of Mid-Devon Cycling Club
  • Trek Product Specialist

Current Bikes:

  • Trek Project One Emonda SLR 9
  • Trek Domane SL 7 Force AXS
  • Trek Top Fuel 9.8 GX
  • Trek Pilot 1.2
  • Felt F1 FRD (eTap)

Favourite Rides Home & Abroad:

  • Dartmoor Classic Sportive
  • Tizi n’Tichka Pass – Atlas Mountains – Morroco
  • Col du Telegraph & Col du Galibier – France
  • Mt Olympus & Cedar Valley - Cyprus

Andy

Logistics

Background:

  • Cytech Level 1 Qualified
  • Royal Mail
  • Part time HGV driver

Current Bikes:

  • Trek Domane 
  • Trek X Caliber 8
  • Cannondale Super 6 Evo
  • Dolan

Favourite Rides Home & Abroad:

  • Dartmoor Classic Sportive
  • Lanzarote
  • Sal Calabra, Majorca
  • Doccombe & Henock Loop

Community Involvement We actively engage with the local cycling community by organising and supporting events, rides, and workshops. We believe in the transformative power of cycling and strive to foster a welcoming and supportive environment for all cyclists.

Bay Cycles is the trading name of Ride The Bay Limited. Company Number: 10594795 Registered Address: 15 Fore Street, St. Marychurch, Torquay, Devon, England, TQ1 4PU

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