Rides on Air is South Oxfordshire's family and specialist bike shop. We offer everything a cyclist might need, from a simple inner tube right through to custom builds and top of the range road and mountain bikes. Based in the scenic market town of Wallingford, the shop is easy to find with two large car parks within a minute walk and just a short walk from the marketplace, river and local attractions.
With over a hundred bikes in stock at any time we have something for everyone. Children's balance bikes, ladies shopping bikes and extensive ranges of road and mountain bikes for all ages and budgets. We also carry a huge range of parts and accessories for all types of riding from all cycling brands.
With over a hundred bikes in stock at any time we have something for everyone. Children's balance bikes, ladies shopping bikes and extensive ranges of road and mountain bikes for all ages and budgets. We also carry a huge range of parts and accessories for all types of riding from all cycling brands.
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Rides on Air is a bike shop run by people who live and breathe bicycles. Everybody who works in the store rides bikes in their spare time and can frequently be found riding with some of the local cycle clubs or enjoying some of the fantastic cycling to be found in Oxfordshire and beyond. The shop has been in the town for over 70 years originally called Castles and changed names in 1996.
Whether you're looking for your child's first bike, a ladies shopping bike, to get into cycling or know exactly what you're after, Rides on Air is the only shop you need to visit. We stock hardtail and full suspension Cross Country, Enduro and Trail mountain bikes from Trek, Bergamont and Merida. We also have lightweight road bikes and cyclocross bikes from these brands, as well as kids bikes and vintage bikes from Dawes.
Over the last two years; batteries, motors and bicycle technology has progressed leaps and bounds. E-Bikes can now go further, are lighter and look more like regular bicycles. This means more and more people are able to find an E Bike that suits their needs.
From commuting into work, long distance picnic adventures, trail riding in the Chilterns or smashing runs at Bike Park Wales - our customers and the riding they do are as varied as the bikes we sell.If you have dipped out of cycling due to poor health, or aren't feeling as fit as you once did; an E-Bike truly gives access to cycling.
From commuting into work, long distance picnic adventures, trail riding in the Chilterns or smashing runs at Bike Park Wales - our customers and the riding they do are as varied as the bikes we sell.If you have dipped out of cycling due to poor health, or aren't feeling as fit as you once did; an E-Bike truly gives access to cycling.
South Oxfordshire has miles of quiet roads and bridleways. In the Chiltern Hills you can cycle for hours through dappled beech woods, the Ridgeway rolls for 90 miles across the Berkshire downs and Sustrans Route 5 comes straight through Wallingford - stretching from Oxford to Reading and London beyond - all along quiet roads and traffic free cycle-paths.
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Mark Ralston
Jan 27, 2022
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Louis Hall
Jan 15, 2022
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Stuart Steele
Jan 09, 2022
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Ian Mills
Dec 31, 2021
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A great selection of stock and displayed without any clutter. A lean, bright and organised atmosphere that gave us confidence in their services. Knowledgeable and precise advice with 'no pressure sales techniques'. Of note is they listened closely to our needs and assisted accordingly.Our bikes were delivered and their operation demonstrated fully.This company is a delight to deal with and the recommendation of another sent us there - very pleased we did so because they are outstanding.
Julie Peel
Nov 23, 2021
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Nov 18, 2021
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Steve Jump
Oct 21, 2021
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James Pool
Sep 11, 2021
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Helena Wheatman
Sep 01, 2021
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Wayne O'Reilly
Jun 30, 2021
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Fantastic service all round. Booking for repair was made with complete transparency in respect of all costs. Was informed that wheel would be back by the end of the week but received a call the next day to say it’s ready! Delivered a fantastic turnaround time and service what other LBS couldn’t achieve at the time of booking. Staff were friendly, courteous and attentive when I entered the shop, will almost certainly use again.
