Our Story
Fitness & Coaching
We work alongside our sister company Strength to Speed who offer sports testing, coaching and strength training in our onsite studio to provide a holistic approach to developing your cycling.
"I'm obsessed with bicycle technology, I love helping our clients get the best from their bike."
-Paul
" As a Mapdec customer I could see the passion and potential of the business, now I am excited to be onboard and part of the journey."
-Simon
How It Started
How It Started
This is the story of how we got started. A project to learn some skills that turned into a business and a decade of learning. We found this original boxed Mapdec Map Board on eBay and filmed our little nostalgia trip.
Company Orgins
- 2000
- 2017
- 2018
- 2020
- 2023
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The Start
Paul invents the Mapdec Map Board and the brand name was established.
Mapdec moves into its premises in Kendal
Bricks and Mortar
Hello growth.
The workshop and fitness studio take off and the trajectory of the business is set.
Growing and learning
Youtube some life.
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Mapdec Media is born
Covid keeps the world on lockdown and Paul gets in front of the camera
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The big year.
Simon Horsley joins the Mapdec team as Executive Director and investor.
Global Reach
While we are proud to serve the town of Kendal and are an integral part of our cycling community you don't need to live locally to benefit from our services.
Cyclists globally can access the knowledge, expertise and passion of the Mapdec team through our thriving YouTube channel. We build and send custom bikes nationally and internationally, we have remote coaching clients and you can ship your bike or suspension to us for servicing.
If you want an in-person experience visit us in Kendal and experience the stunning Lake District on our doorstep.