Grab your bike, your helmet, some water and nutrition. We are back on the road and trails every week.
We ask participants to have their bike (appropriate for the intended ride i.e road for road ride and MTB for Mountain bike rides) in good working order, bring water and nutrition, and a helmet of course. We would also suggest you are self sufficient on your bike as well.
Ride Schedule (subject to weather and holidays):
Rides are posted on facebook or contact us at the shop 902-542-7280
Road Rides (Tuesday 6:00pm and Saturday 9:00am):
We gather at the shop at 6:00 pm Tuesdays, and Saturdays at 9:00 am. We ride for about 2-2.5 hours (while light allows). The average pace is 28-32 kph. A road bike is definitely required for these rides.
Casual Rides (Tuesday evening 6:00pm):
For those craving a more laid back ride for Hybrid, e-bikes or mountain bikes. We welcome all level of riders. We ride the rails to trails and generally will stop more frequently for a variety of reason, including ice cream!
Mountain Bike Rides (Wednesday or Thursday Evenings):
Weekly mountain bike rides are on either Wednesday or Thursday evenings. This changes depending on the weather. We visit different trail systems and try to change it up to provide new experiences every week. A mountain bike in good working order is necessary. All levels of riders are welcome! We generally start at 6:00-6:30 pm.
Women's Ride:
For those who prefer a women's ride on the road, we have two weekly rides. One ride leaves the shop on Tuesday evenings, and the other on Saturday mornings. Shelly leads both and is happy to guide you towards which one is best suited to what you want to get out of your ride. She can be contacted at shelly@valleystoveandcycle.com.
Kid's Trade Up
Purchase a new kid's bike from our store and you can trade it up later to a larger size! Simply bring it back to our store within 24 months and we will give you a credit towards their next bike!
Bicycle Service
Whether you need your derailleurs adjusted, or a broken spoke replaced we're bike repair experts with the experience and training to do the job right the first time.
Bicycle Rentals
We have a full fleet of bicycles available for rent. We have Hybrid, tandem and Fat Bikes. Rentals can be for either a half or full day depending on you.
About Us
Valley Stove & Cycle is located in the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Since opening our doors in 1977 the store has grown with its recent relocation to Kentville in 2015, when we purchased the historical "Rockwell Building - Est 1910" at 353 Main St. Offering quality heating appliances in wood, propane and pellet, as well as installation services including cultured stone veneer and custom timber mantels. We also provide wood stove door maintenance at our location where we replace gaskets, custom cut stove glass and firebrick to keep your heating appliances airtight and efficient.
On the bike side of the business we carry some of the best in bike brands like Specialized, Giant and Gazelle E-bikes from Holland. We are well stocked with parts & accessories and a offer a great selection of cycle clothing to keep you comfortable and looking good while out on your ride. We also offer a full service shop, from complete builds to suspension service and hydraulic brake bleeds, and have several tuneup packages to choose from to keep your bike in optimum working performance.
During the winter season we have snowshoes both for sale and rental as well as a complete supply of crampons for staying safe during those winter walks and hikes.