Bristol’s Mud Dock Cycleworks is set to close 32 years after the husband and wife owners, Jerry and Beverly Arron, began selling bikes.
Since 1994, the shop has sold 15,000 bicycles and has become a beloved mainstay of Bristol’s cycling scene. But its owners say they’re ready to swap selling bikes for spending more time riding them.
The Mud Dock cafe, above the bicycle shop, remains unaffected and will continue trading.
Jerry, 70, says: “We're fortunate to have worked with some of the best people and brands in the industry. Back in the ’90s, this was just a dream of two 20-something bike-loving design escapees from London!
“Our then-unique take on how bicycle retail could change, coupled with the new sport of mountain biking and its speed of innovation, produced the most exciting times. For more than 30 years we’ve been helping Bristolians enjoy life on two wheels – something that’s been good for them, good for Bristol and good for the planet. I’m happy with that legacy.”
Beverly, 60, says: “It's been an incredible, enjoyable and massively fulfilling journey. As well as numerous new faces, we've seen countless repeat customers over the years – people who've come back for second, third and fourth bikes for themselves – or to buy bikes for spouses and then their children. And the best bit is the number of staff and customers who have become friends.”
Mud Dock Cycleworks will continue trading until the end of August while the shop offers “extraordinary deals” on its remaining stock, including on road bikes and electric bikes.
