VIP bicycle logistics to transport your bicycle in South Africa
Well, this is refreshing. In this series where we scan through the internet to see what the other bicycle transporters are doing and referring to and from, it is great to stay up to date with who is covering which events and from which bike shops. Today is Barend’s turn. I caught up with him recently and it is always a pleasure to do so. VIP bicycle logistics is in good hands and Barend’s courier company experience shines through.
By the way, bicycle couriers also collect from all of these bike shops and more. Good to know when you require ad hoc boxed bicycle transport to anywhere in the country. *But I know that there only are few things more convenient for a triathlete than to drop off his fully assembled bicycle at a LBS for the trailer to collect there and meet him at the start line of the IRONMAN® or other race, with his bicycle, set up and ready to go! Let’s go…
Bicycle logistics collection points in PTA
- BICYCOLOGY in Groenkloof – Dirkie says don’t be nervous for a service. Founder and owner Dirkie vd Merwe also lists their very own bicycle transport service online, by the name of the same domain, ie cycle transfer. And it makes sense for a bicycle shop to offer this service and focus on services. Shop N4A Groenkloof Forum 57 George Storrar Drive Pretoria.
- LYNNWOOD Cyclery – Gert and the very familiar Specialized store Lynnwood Cyclery with cycling club LCC and Coffeeworx station is at Address: Willow Way Shopping Centre, 1A Lynnwood Rd, The Willows, Pretoria, 0184. Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am Fri. Phone: 012 348 3132. And we’ve collected there many times.
- AUGUST’S CYCLES in Zambezi – August is a LBS I have only learned about just now! Service options: On-site services. Address: Unit 1, Business Park at Zambezi, 860 Milkplum Ave, Montana, Pretoria, 1082. Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am Fri. Phone: 081 362 4871.
- HOTSPOT CYCLES Atterbury – hotspot in PTA is located in Located in: Atterbury Lifestyle Centre – Address: Shop 2, Atterbury Lifestyle Centre, Atterbury Rd &, Windsor Rd, Faerie Glen, Pretoria, 0081. Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9 am Fri – Phone: 012 993 5231.
Bicycle logistics collection points in JHB
- BICYCLE LINE Boksburg – this bicycle line in Boksburg is Located in: Summerfields Shopping Centre, Address: Shop 17, Summerfields Shopping Centre, Cnr Finch & Reier Road, Atlasville Ext 2, Boksburg, 1462. Phone: 083 288 4746.
- RIDGEWAY CYCLES Greenstone – the red and blue flash logo of Ridgeway cycles in Greenstone is located at Address: Shop 1B, Lower Level, Greenstone Motor City, 27 Greenstone Pl, Greenstone, Johannesburg, 1609. Phone: 011 524 0192.
- TVS CYCLES Kempton – TVS cycles in Kemptonpark is situated at Address: Landskap Ave, Glen Marais, Kempton Park, 1619 – Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8 am Fri – and Phone: 082 545 3717. Also good for bicycle rentals and home of Trainiacs multisport.
- FINISH LINE Cycles Kempton – just like TVS above, Finish line cycles is also in Kempton, close to the airport, relatively speaking. Address: Cnr Monument &, Glen Acres Centre, 28 Dan Rd, Glen Marais, Kempton Park, 1619 – Hours: Closes soon ⋅ 5:30 pm ⋅ Opens 7:30 am Fri – and Phone: 011 391 6912.
- MELLOW VELO Cycles – the mellow bicycle shop Located in: Broadacres Lifestyle Centre Foscam. Address: Broadacres Shopping Centre, 7, Cedar Rd, Broadacres, 2021. Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8:30 am Fri. And Phone: 011 465 5647.
- BIKE BARN Alberton – bike barn is in Alberton is a great spot for boxing and collecting bicycles in the South, especially if you had to change your plans after an unfortunate twist of fate (and an arm) at a Munga GRIT outside of JHB. On to the next one.
- MIDSTREAM CYCLES Midrand – opposite Midstream Estate in Midrand. This is the shop where we are collecting ther absolute smallest bicycle we have ever transported, in the shape of a tiny 12-inch balance bicycle for a very lucky little boy in CPT to start his very own cycling career on 😊
And Bicycle logistics from Cyclelab & elsewhere
- THE CYCLE LAB megastores – A single entry for 3 stores. Cyclelabs are popping up everywhere and this is no exception. As bicycle logistics and bicycle couriers collect from all three of these megastores in Gauteng. Namely Cyclelab FOURWAYS Megastore (011 407 4700). Cyclelab BOKSBURG Megastore (011 823 3009). And Cyclelab PRETORIA Megastore (012 003 2140).
- ENDUROPLANET – Enduroplanet in BFN by Christo Roos and his friendly team is a great option for boxing bicycles for transport and we love their good pricing and quick and efficient service. Keep up the good work guys. Now with 2 stores, one in Woodlands BFN and one in Pretty Gardens BFN.
- CYCLES DIRECT/Specialized W/Coast – the west coast favourite and we often collect here for cycling enthusiasts all around Blouberg and Melkbos and up the West Coast through Yzerfontein and Langebaan and beyond. And the very familiar online experience from the Specialized Shopify look+feel.
- CANYON Stellenbosch – The Lion King and his pristine high-end CANYON outfit in Dorp Street Stellenbosch. And is seemingly right on our doorstep. So where better to enjoy a coffee than at LUC’s? Opposite VERSUS socks, just around the corner.
Which Barend are we talking about?
Friendly Barend from VIP bicycle logistics, not Barend from Singletrack cycles in Lynnwood PTA. Which is just as topical, as we love to collect from Singletrack cycles. It’s such a convenient location for boxing a bicycle just opposite Silver Lakes estate in Pretoria. Either way, whether you prefer sending your bicycle in a custom-made roll-on-roll-off trailer to the start line of your next bicycle race; or sending it ad hoc and door-to-door or to/from a bicycle shop… the network of interlinked bicycle couriers in South Africa are here to assist you. Cheers! And well done to both Barends. With the respective successful ventures in the cycle industry.
Friends in cycling, and bicycle transport 😊
