Bikeland Barrie

From coast to coast, one pedal stroke at a time! 🇨🇦🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Meet Victoria Schedel (58) and Keith Stewart (70), an inspiring couple who rode into Bikeland all the way from Victoria, BC. They’ve already cycled an incredible 4,700 km across Canada, with another 3,000 km still to go!

Victoria, who retired just 11 months ago, calls this epic ride her retirement gift to herself. Her favourite part of the journey? Meeting fellow cyclists along the way; some carrying heavy loads, others travelling light, but all sharing the same love for the ride.

We were honoured to tune into their story and cheer them on. Wishing them tailwinds, smooth roads, and unforgettable memories as they complete this beautiful Canadian adventure.

Victoria is also active on Hey.Café, a community platform where people share their adventures, connect with others, and exchange ideas. Follow her at Victoria Schedel to keep up with their incredible journey, ask questions if you’re planning an adventure of your own, or simply connect with a fellow cycling enthusiast.

Happy Birthday, Morgan! 🎂

When it comes to bikes, if there’s a problem, you’re the solution. From vintage classics to the latest models, there’s not much you haven’t seen, fixed, or brought back to life. Your knowledge has been built over decades, and your passion for bikes shines through in everything you do.

But what truly makes you one of a kind isn’t just your mechanical expertise, also it’s the way you lead. You’re one of the best bosses anyone could ask for. Whether you’re solving a tricky repair, sharing one of your legendary one-liners, or keeping everyone smiling through a busy day, you make Bikeland a place people genuinely enjoy being.

Your positivity, generous heart, and genuine love for cycling keep the wheels turning every single day. Thank you for everything you do, for the laughs, the leadership, and the countless bikes you’ve kept rolling.

Here’s to another year of smooth rides, perfectly tuned gears, plenty of adventures, and always staying in the right gear for whatever comes next.

Happy Birthday, Morgan! Wishing you good health, happiness, and many more miles of success. 🚴🎉

Effective today, Bikeland will be closed on Wednesdays so our team can dedicate time to tune-ups and repairs.

It’s either SLEEP or RIDE, there’s no in between 😌🚲

65 candles wouldn’t be enough to show how much light Jim brings to Bikeland.

For nearly two decades, you’ve kept the wheels turning, the spirits lifted, and the Tim Hortons orders perfectly organized like the true legend you are. If kindness were a bike part, you’d be the frame: steady, strong, and holding us all together. Your compassion, your patience, and your steady presence have made Bikeland more than a workplace, you’ve made it a community. Thank you Jim for everything.

Jim, we’re not just celebrating your birthday, we’re celebrating the gift of you.

Welcome to “The Bike Museum” at Bikeland. We love seeing a spark of nostalgia; “Oh My God! I used to ride that” or “My parents had one of those!” when customers spot our vintage Bike Collection. Take a look at a few of our most-loved featured pieces:

1. 1934 Dawes Tandem: The 1930s saw a rise in the popularity of tandems for weekend trips. The bike features drum brakes and an internal gear hub (often 3-speed or higher) combined with external chainrings (a “2 by”) offering low maintenance wide range gearing solutions for two riders.

2. The Buddy Bike: Originating in England and reaching the height of its popularity in the late 1960s, the Buddy Bike is a unique side-by-side experience. Often called the “sociable” bike, it was famously used by young men to court their romantic interests.

*Fun Fact: Some of our customers have rented The Buddy Bike to add a touch of vintage romance to their wedding photoshoots! *

3. Raleigh Winkie: The Winkie was a classic children’s tricycle manufactured in England 1950 and 1970. It features a rod brake which is a vintage braking system utilizing metal rods and linkages instead of cables to operate a stirrup mechanism that presses rubber pads against the inside of the rim.

4. Norco Banana Seat Bike: Inspired by the “chopper” motorcycle craze of the 1960s and 70s, the banana seat bike was the ultimate status symbol for kids of the era. With its iconic long seat and high-rise sissy bars, this Norco model reflects the heavy influence of the legendary Schwinn Sting-Ray and its Canadian counterpart, the CCM Mustang.

How many of you owned one of these or remember seeing them around? We’d love to hear your stories! Be sure to take a peek at the collection next time you visit Bikeland.

The lalest crew just wrapped the Bike Maintenance Course at Bikeland, pedaling away with hands-on skills that make every ride smoother and every fix faster. Now’every turn of the crank, every click of the gears, every squeeze of the brake radiates the confidence of our riders who understand their bikes inside and out. Big appreciation to Jim Tyler & Prashant Tiwari for their expert guidance and hands-on support throughout the course. Ready to roll up your sleeves and master your own bike repairs? Stay tuned for the next session.