Glen Valley Cycles

10/06/2026

It’s Bike Week!

🚲 Bike Week 2026 takes place from 8th to 14th June and is the UK's biggest celebration of cycling.

Whether you cycle every day, enjoy the occasional ride or haven't been on a bike for years, Bike Week is a chance to discover the benefits of getting out on two wheels.

Cycling can help you stay active, save money on short journeys and reduce your environmental impact while exploring the places you love.

Find out more about Bike Week and how to get involved: https://ow.ly/4pWK50Z6ilg

10/06/2026

Had a fabulous week last week riding The Raid Pyrenees with Stuart Hall Cycling. A classic case of hard but enjoyable. Wonderful riding, huge climbs - many Tour de France favourites - lovely group and very good organisation. The weather was great most of the time although the rain and poor visibility up the Tourmalet means I’ll have to go back and do it in the sun.

The workshop is now open and taking bookings for late June onwards. 🚵‍♀️🔧⚙️😎

30/05/2026

Last June I had an amazing adventure cycling to NE Spain.

This year I am taking up the challenge of The Raid Pyrenees, cycling from the Atlantic end of the Pyrenees to the Mediterranean coast in 6 days.

I think this is going to be my toughest cycling challenge yet. I’m as prepared as I have had time for, but no amount of riding the undulating roads of Rutland and Leicestershire was ever going to replicate the climbing that lies ahead.

So, excuse the workshop being closed this coming week, but I will try to send a few updates when I am not flogging my way up another glorious mountain.

29/05/2026

This bike, belonging to a GVC customer, is for sale. It is a 54cm frame with a 105 group set. The owner is asking £475. If you are interested, let me know and I will connect you with the owner.
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29/04/2026

A good day in the workshop servicing this bicycle for a new customer, now fully ready for their triathlon training.
They found GVC through Google - great news 🚵‍♀️🛠️😎

27/04/2026

The workshop is opening back up this week following my absence last week on my annual cycling pilgrimage to Catalonia. We had the best weather yet and the most wonderful cycling with plenty of lovely climbs. Although a great holiday, it doubled as a ‘training camp’ for my impending Raid Pyrenees adventure in the first week of June with Stuart Hall Cycling Limited. Can’t wait 🚵‍♀️😎

16/04/2026

This is first class training and, uniquely, excellent follow-on support fom the Bike Inn. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with them earning my Level 3 bicycle mechanic qualification back in 2022.

16/04/2026

It’s turning out to be a busy Spring.

This bicycle serviced today for someone about to get back into their triathlon training. Many thanks to Belvoir Tri Club for recommending GVC to them.

As a member of the RAF this customer will benefit from our 10% discount on labour for Service personnel, veterans and local cycling club members.

The order book is filling up but there is still time to book your bike in for a service in May. 🚵‍♀️😎

Witham Wheelers Cycling ClubGrantham Social CyclingVale of Belvoir Cycling ClubRutland Cycling WhitwellBritish Cycling Guided Rides East MidlandsActive LincolnshireSleaford Wheelers CCBourne Wheelers Cycling ClubStamford CyclingThe Cyclists of Stamford ("TCOS").

15/01/2026

How was your experience of buying your first bike?

See below - Hannah is writing an article and looking for interesting stories. Do get in touch with her if you have an anecdote that you want to share.

Have you started road cycling recently?

If so, did you manage to get going for cheap as chips, or did you go full throttle and spend big time on your first road bike?
Perhaps you were given 'advice' (unsolicited or otherwise) on how much you needed to spend?

I'm writing a piece about the true cost of starting road cycling and would love to hear from you.

If you would like to share your experiance please drop me a line at [email protected], or leave a comment below. Thanks!

13/01/2026

A fun and safe way to get your children into cycling coming up this half term in Grantham.

Go-Ride returns this February half Term!

Go-Ride is British Cycling's development programme for clubs and groups providing cycling to children and young people. The programme provides a fun and safe way to introduce young riders to the world of cycle sport and provides a platform to improve bike handling skills.