Bike shops in Cantabria: 25 businesses and 22 workshops for your bike

If you're looking for bike shops in Cantabria, you're spoilt for choice: the bicis.net directory has 25 businesses for cyclists in the region, with 22 bike shops and 22 workshops (data as of 2 November 2026). Almost all of them sell and repair, so whichever is closest works just as well for buying as for getting your bike ready before winter.

Here's where they are, what else there is besides shops, what to ask for at this rainy time of year and where to try out your bike afterwards, because in Cantabria the climbs start almost at your front door.

How many bike shops there are in Cantabria

The count comes from the bike shops in Cantabria directory, which brings together businesses from OpenStreetMap and those that sign up on bicis.net. A business that sells and repairs counts in both columns: that's why shops and workshops almost match.

The data comes from bicis.net's "Ciclismo en cifras" (shops and workshops by province, as of 2 November 2026). Business data: © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What's most lacking is rental: there's only one in the directory. If you're coming from elsewhere to ride, the safest bet is to bring your bike or book well ahead.

Where they are: from the Bay of Santander to Campoo

The shops are spread across the valleys where most people live. You don't need to go to the capital to find one with a workshop.

Santander and the bay

Santander has the largest group, and around the bay you'll find more in Camargo, Igollo and Boo de Guarnizo. It's the area with the most to compare if you're buying a new bike or want a second opinion on yours.

Torrelavega and the Besaya valley

In Torrelavega, Sierrapando and Los Corrales de Buelna there are shops handy for the Besaya greenway and the inland climbs. If you're heading for Palombera or Campoo, they're on your way.

The eastern coast

Laredo, Colindres, Santoña, Ampuero and San Miguel de Meruelo each have their shop. It's the gateway to the Asón valley and climbs like La Sía or Alisas, and Los Machucos, climbed from Bustablado.

The west and Campoo

Cabezón de la Sal has shops at the start of the Saja, and in Matamorosa, next to Reinosa, there's one for anyone riding Campoo and the Ebro reservoir. In Sarón there's another, between the bay and the Pas valleys.

What to ask your shop for in autumn and winter

In Cantabria you ride in the wet for much of the year. Before the toughest months arrive, it's worth visiting the workshop and asking for four specific things:

• Brakes: have them check pad wear and, if they're discs, ask whether switching to metallic pads for the mud makes sense.
• Drivetrain: chain, sprockets and chainrings suffer with rain and the salt on coastal roads. Replacing a worn chain in time saves you replacing the whole groupset.
• Tyres: on the wet tarmac of the climbs, a tyre with a bit more grip and lower pressure makes a difference on the descents.
• Lights and mudguards: it gets dark early and the valley tracks come out muddy. Front and rear lights and a pair of mudguards transform your winter.

Call before you go: many are small shops with split opening hours, and in autumn the workshop usually has a queue.

New or second-hand?

If you're looking for a bike and don't want to spend what a new one costs, look at second-hand too. On bicis.net, a used mountain bike asks a median of €825 and a road bike €1,150 (220 active listings, data as of 2 November 2026). It's what sellers ask, not the final price.

If you buy used, lean on your shop: many will check the bike before you pay or tell you what it needs. And if you buy new, ask what's included in the price: first service, gear adjustment and who handles the motor's technical service if it's an e-bike.

Where to try out your bike in Cantabria

bicis.net has 22 bike routes in Cantabria with GPX, 448.2 km in total. Among them are 12 climbs and 2 greenways totalling 54.8 km, and the average elevation of its routes is 744 m: almost everything here goes up.

To start without hills

The Vía Verde del Pas gives you 34.6 almost flat km beside the river, good for trying out a new bike or riding with kids. The Besaya one is shorter and also flat.

For your legs

The Cantabrian climbs have names of their own: San Glorio from Liébana, the Portillo de Lunada through the Pas valleys, Palombera from Cabuérniga, Alto Campoo, La Sía and Los Machucos, which calls for low gears. And if gravel is your thing, you have Valderredible and the Ebro reservoir.

Before you set off, check the riding weather in Santander: on the coast and on the climbs the day can be very different.

Frequently asked questions

How many bike shops are there in Cantabria?

The bicis.net directory has 25 businesses for cyclists in Cantabria: 22 bike shops and 22 workshops, plus rental, guided tours, accommodation for cyclists and bike fitting (data as of 2 November 2026).

Where can I get my bike repaired in Santander?

Santander and the bay (Camargo, Igollo, Boo de Guarnizo) have the region's largest group of shops with a workshop. Find them in the directory by town and call ahead to see how long the queue is.

Can I rent a bike in Cantabria?

There's little on offer: the bicis.net directory lists only one rental business. If you're coming to ride for a few days, bring your bike or book in advance.

How much does a second-hand bike cost?

On bicis.net, a used mountain bike asks a median of €825 and a road bike €1,150 (220 listings, data as of 2 November 2026). It depends a lot on the brand, year and condition.

Where should I ride in Cantabria if I'm just starting?

The Pas and Besaya greenways are flat and run beside the river. When you've built up some fitness, the region's 12 climbs are waiting for you.