About Us-Why choose Grand Tor Cycling?
Our bike shop is situated on the Charlton Estate, part of a former woollen mill and later a brewery, this is a perfect spot for you to test ride our bikes, with ample parking so you can easily and conveniently drop off and pick up your bike from our workshop, or visit our shop, where you will find a whole host of parts and accessories from leading brands.
We were selected by Muc-Off as an expert recommended top bike shop, we are proud to have been given this accolade.
Our business was formed in 2019, born out of a passion and desire to offer a first class service, totally focused on you. Our focus is on providing you great advice, great products and great service. We are passionate about cycling and supporting all cyclists, no matter what or how you ride, we just love the fact that our customers ride, and enjoy what they do. After all most of us cycle for health, wellbeing, leisure, pleasure and socially. If you commute or race, we will take good care of you and your bike, or bikes!
We pride ourselves on our service you can read our reviews here and here!
We currently provide support to the following clubs, individuals and businesses.
Team Tor 2000 Kalas Sportswear (Cycling Team based in Somerton)
Christian Brown (Triathlon Coach and GB Triathlete)
Glastonbury Electric Bikes (we are proud to supply them with Frappe Electric Bikes).
Ed from Grand Tor Cycling a Muc-Off Authorised Mechanic.
Being based in Shepton Mallet, Somerset means that our bike shop reaches a large area including, Wells, Glastonbury, Street, Castle Cary, Somerton, Cheddar and Langford, to name a few. We pride ourselves on providing you with the best possible advice and customer experience whether you are buying an inner tube or buying a bike. Want to know more about the brands we offer? You can find out more here.
Unable to visit us during our opening hours? An appointment only service also available!
We also offer an appointment only service, for customers who would like a 1-1 service or experience. Ideal if you are looking to make a significant purchase and want to ensure that you have our full attention. Please note that our bike fitting service is an appointment only service (pre-booking is required). You can book an appointment here.
Meet the team
Ed
Ed, is your man for everything cycling.
A qualified bicycle mechanic and certified bike fitter, Ed lives and breathes cycling, often he will give his time to ride to ensure that you get to ride.
Ed is totally passionate about providing you with the best service and experience possible. He will do his very best to help in any way possible.
Outside of life at the shop he coaches West Country Triathletes, which he thoroughly enjoys, ‘seeing the athletes grow and improve is amazing, not only do they improve in fitness and technique, they also grow more confident of their ability’. When he is not at the shop, or coaching, he can be found tinkering with classic scooters, cycling, swimming and running.
Ed competed for many years in road cycling, and had some amazing opportunities to compete at national and international events.
A few years ago he found a new passion, Triathlon. Ed says ‘I only intended to do this once, to raise money for cancer research in memory of a very dear friend. It was an emotional day, as I was thinking of my friend all the way round. I enjoy triathlon so much, that I will continue for as long as I can’.
Sarah
Sarah supports Ed in so many ways, from keeping him in check. Tidying up after him (he says he is getting better!). You will often see her at Events and most Saturdays, she is happy to help you in any way she can. She has supported Ed during his various spells competing in races, and is most definitely the glue that holds Ed together (he most definitely would be lost without her). She looks after all the back office functions, as well as giving Ed a gentle prod when he needs it!
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