L'Hirondelle Bike Shop Meppel
L'Hirondelle Bike Shop Meppel: urban bikes with character
L'Hirondelle is not an ordinary bike shop but a place to discover. An urban bike shop for riders who look for something a little different: distinctive brands, well thought out engineering and bikes with a story. Part showroom, part cycling museum, it is above all a place that makes you want to ride.
Our selection covers stylish city bikes, electric commuters, cargo bikes and premium design bikes. Brands such as Schindelhauer, WOOM, Academy, Omnium, Lovens, Urban Arrow and Tenways are not lined up in rows here, they are given the space to be seen, touched and, above all, ridden.
Alongside the bikes, we keep a wide range of quality components and accessories in stock, from Brooks, Ortlieb, Restrap, Cinelli, Pelago, Kryptonite and Chrome among others.
Right in the centre of Meppel, on the car free Kruisstraat, you can test ride straight from our door. Parking is close by, the coffee is ready and we take the time to give you honest advice.
Address and contact
Kruisstraat 15
7941 AM Meppel
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)522 305 723
Shop: meppel@hirondellebikeshop.com
Customer service and webshop: contact@hirondellebikeshop.com
Opening hours
| Monday | 13:00 to 17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed, by appointment |
| Wednesday | 10:00 to 17:30 |
| Thursday | 10:00 to 17:30 |
| Friday | 10:00 to 17:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00 to 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
More than a bike shop
- Workshop and custom builds: repairs, servicing and custom builds with attention to every detail.
- A shop to experience: half showroom, half museum, full of inspiration.
- Test rides: take your time on the car free Kruisstraat.
- Bike fitting: a more comfortable and efficient position, tailored to you.
- Insurance and service: ride with peace of mind and the right cover.
- Skate Shop De Mug: an independent skate corner on the first floor.
Our team
Sjoerd
Oscar
Puk
Roel
Jan Glorie, bike fitter
Webshop and shop as one
We are not a webshop with a showroom, nor a shop with a website on the side. It is one world. Explore online and experience in store, or visit first and decide later at home. That interplay is our strength: one plus one makes three. Here you can feel what you saw online, and find online what you discovered in the shop.
In the shop you will find a large part of the webshop range, alongside bikes you simply need to see in real life. Across the floors there is a relaxed, slightly vintage cycling atmosphere with restored classics, retro bikes and special models. Display cabinets hold leather saddles, hand painted bells, cycling caps and other small temptations.
At the back of the shop you can look straight into the open workshop. City bikes, e-bikes and cargo bikes are worked on every day, along with personal projects and restorations. You are welcome to watch, ask questions and see how a bike really comes to life.
Bike fitting with Glorie Bike Lab
Together with Jan Glorie of Glorie Bike Lab, we offer professional bike fitting. Jan takes your measurements on his fitting rig so you can make an informed choice for your road or gravel bike. If you experience discomfort while riding, an ergonomic saddle, a better suited handlebar or a precise cleat setup can often make the difference.
Skate Shop De Mug
On the first floor you will find something special: Skate Shop De Mug, run by Puk, who also works in our shop. Decks, trucks, wheels, clothing and a healthy dose of skate culture add an extra urban layer to the building. Cycling and skating under one roof, two worlds that naturally belong together.
In the heart of historic Meppel
L'Hirondelle Bike Shop is located on the Kruisstraat, in the picturesque centre of Meppel, just around the corner from the main shopping street and close to the town's three restaurant squares. Parking is easy, test rides take place on the car free street and loading is possible right outside the door.
The building was constructed at the end of the 16th century as the Schultehuis. In 2012 it burned to the ground, and with the help of the people of Meppel it rose again from the ashes. Now beautifully restored, its facades have regained their monumental value. At the top of the stepped gable sits the coat of arms of the first Schulte: a lion watching over the swallow.
The name L'Hirondelle
L'Hirondelle means the swallow in French. Our French partners opened their first shop in Paris in 2015, on a site that once housed a bicycle shop of the same name. The name referred to police officers who chased suspects by bike, their long coats fluttering through the streets like swallows. There are now several Hirondelle shops in France, a lasting link between there and here.
Welcome to Meppel
Visit ontdekmeppel.nl to see what else this lovely town has to offer. Meppel is a great place to spend a day, for instance to test ride or collect a new bike. We ship across Europe, but we love it most when you simply drop by.
L'Hirondelle is a place for everyone who loves cycling, or who is about to discover it.
Virtual 3D tour
Take a virtual walk through the shop before your visit.
