services

Bike Rentals

Dandy Horse offers bicycle rentals and sales to Cortes Island visitors and residents.
Rental Rates – Sliding Scale – Recommended: Half Day $15 | Full Day $30 | 3 days $80
5 days $120 | 1 week $175 Longer rental periods available by request
TEl#: 250 857 3520 | Email: dandyhorse@riseup.net
Location: 1051 Seaford Rd near The Cortes Motel

Prospective renters should first contact Andrew by email or phone to discuss rental details. To download and print rental forms click here and here. Forms can be returned in person or by scanning or photographing and emailing to dandyhorse@riseup.net

Note: Dandy Horse Bikes exists to serve the Cortes community. If a resident of or visitor to Cortes Island is experiencing hard financial times, talk to us. We’ll arrange for alternative forms of payments, trades, payment plans or waiving of service fees. Dandy Horse will not refuse service due to lack of funds.

Bike Repair

We strive to deliver the best cycling experience by focusing on quality repairs, friendly atmosphere and prompt service. Dandy Horse Bicycles advocates the use of humble and simple technology as a solution to complex environmental and social issues and aims to make a significant contribution to the Cortes community.

Dandy Horse takes pride in providing quality service work. We are equipped to perform repairs on any brand of bike, from modern to vintage. Bring your bike in, we’ll give you an estimate and get it back to you as soon as possible. We have an extensive range of new and used parts in stock and we can special order most other items and get them in within 10 days.

Note: during the peak cycling season our repair queue can lengthen for major service work. We do offer an appointment-based system though so you don’t have to part ways with your bike for too long. If your bike is ridable, bring it in and we will evaluate the work to be done, write up a work order, schedule a date for your bike in our queue and send you on your way. On the day before your appointment bring your bike back — it will be returned a day or two later.

Bike Delivery available in zero emissions vehicle
Oils, grease, penetrants and cleaners are biodegradeable.
Parts are sourced from environmentally conscious and socially responsible companies when available.

About Dandy Horse Bikes

Dandy Horse Bike Repair and Rental Service

Dandy Horse Bicycles started in my yard with the interest of helping my community by supporting sustainable and healthy transportation. With the rise of demand, Dandy Horse Bicycles grew in status and branched out to provide other services. Retail sales and bicycle rentals now form a large portion of revenue for my company and have provided a needed service on Cortes Island. Dandy Horse was registered as a sole proprietorship in August 2013. My company serves both the year round cycling community and caters to the needs of tourists in the summer season. If I help one person get on a bike and ride then I have succeeded in making the world a better place.

Dandy Horse Bikes exists to serve the Cortes community. If a resident of or visitor to Cortes Island is experiencing hard financial times, talk to us. We’ll arrange for alternative forms of payments, trades, payment plans or waiving of service fees. Dandy Horse will not refuse service due to lack of funds.

“Bicycles are the indicator species of a community, like shellfish in a bay.” ~ P. Martin Scott

testimonials

Andrew made old bikes like new again. He took the extra time to let me know what to pay attention to for future bike health all while keeping in mind my budget and my needs

Romina @ Moonhill Gardens

About Andrew

My family is the most important thing in my life. Since my business is on my property near my home, I am able to better balance my work life with my family life. Personal success is all about being happy. Part of my desire to start this business was to finance a hobby that I love. Now more than a self-sustaining hobby, my business is providing income for my family.