A ride out of Derbyshire can be worthwhile when the destination gives you something local browsing cannot always provide: enough helmets, clothing and boots to compare properly in one building. Our Wolvey showroom is positioned south of the county, close to the A5, M1 and M69 corridors.
The journey changes considerably across Derbyshire. Derby is approximately 35 miles from us, while Belper and Ashbourne are closer to 50 miles by road. From Matlock, the trip is around 59 miles. We treat those as separate journeys rather than pretending one county-wide estimate fits everybody.
From Derby and the Derwent Valley
Derby riders usually have the simplest approach, using the A50 and motorway network before joining the M69 and local roads towards Wolvey. From towns further north, the first part of the journey feeds towards Derby or the M1 before turning south.
Town-specific detail is available in our guides for Derby, Belper, Ashbourne and Matlock. Riders nearer the south-east can also use our pages for Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Ripley.
Give Yourself More Than One Helmet Option
The most useful helmet visit is not about trying one chosen model in one size. It is about understanding how several shapes sit on your head, how stable they feel and which features suit your riding. Our team can help with that process without taking the choice out of your hands.
Active products in our catalogue currently include Shoei, Arai, HJC and Shark helmets. Eligible Shoei purchases can also be considered for SHOEI PFS. Exact colours, graphics and sizes move with stock, so contact us first when you are travelling for something very specific.
Kit for Derbyshire Roads and Longer Tours
Derbyshire riders often need kit that can cope with changing weather, exposed roads and longer days in the saddle. We give touring and adventure equipment substantial space, alongside sports, urban and retro departments. That means the visit can stay focused on your riding without restricting you to one type of product.
Our verified current clothing brands include RST, Richa, Rukka, Merlin, Alpinestars and Dainese. You can compare jacket cuts, trouser lengths, armour position and layering room, then bring gloves and boots into the same fitting session.
Build the Whole Outfit in One Journey
A jacket may feel right until the glove cuff or trouser waist is added. A boot may be comfortable on its own but awkward beneath the chosen trouser. Bringing the complete outfit together is where a destination showroom earns the journey from Derbyshire.
Reserve & Try In Store can hold a useful starting point for the trip. You are also welcome to browse freely, ask for help when needed and pause with free self-service tea and coffee before making a final decision.
Take a Look Inside First
Watch our showroom tour before setting off to see the departments waiting at the end of the drive.
Find the Best Route from Your Part of Derbyshire
Asfare Business Park, Hinckley Road, Wolvey, Leicestershire, LE10 3JG
The map is centred on our showroom because the county contains many possible starting points. It remains fully interactive, and each town route above opens separately in driving mode.
Open driving directions to our showroom
Before travelling, check our current hours and visitor details on the showroom information page.
