About Marches Parts Co LTD

Welcome to Marches Parts Co.! We are a UK-based cycling distributor run by Matt Duley and Sandy Plenty. Between the two of us, we have over 40 years of experience working right on the shop floor of Independent Bike Dealers (IBDs).

Our story started when the team at PNW Components in the US reached out to us for some industry advice. One conversation led to another, and before we knew it, they asked us to handle their UK distribution. We were incredibly flattered, excited, and knew we had to make it happen. Shortly after, the legendary crew at Mudhugger joined our family too.

Why the Name "Marches"?

We live and ride in and around Shropshire and the Welsh Marches. This beautiful border region is home to some of the absolute best gravel and mountain bike trails in the UK. It is an area we hold incredibly close to our hearts, so naming the company after our favorite riding playground just felt right. 

The term Marches is from the 13th-century Middle English marche ("border region, frontier").  The Welsh Marches (Welsh: Y Mers) is an imprecisely defined area along the border between England and Wales in the United Kingdom.

We are based on the welsh border in Shropshire... The area is often referred to as "Shropshire & the Marches". So there you go!

The "Marches Way"
Because we spent decades working inside bike shops, we know exactly what independent retailers need from a distributor:
  • Zero Fuss: We do not believe in forcing high minimum order quantities.
  • Rapid Delivery: We aim to ship everything the same day, or the next day at the absolute worst.
  • Going the Extra Mile: Whether you are in the South Coast or the Scottish Highlands, you get the same premium service. We have even been known to hand-deliver orders to Scotland ourselves when a shop was in a tight spot!
Our Promise
We are striving to be the distribution version of your favourite local bike shop. We are growing slowly and carefully, and we will never fill our warehouse with brands we do not personally ride, love, and believe in.
Thank you so much to all the amazing shops and riders who have supported us so far. See you out on the trails!

Our Commitment to Sustainability

Rooted in the Welsh Marches, we care deeply about the landscape and environment around us. That's why we're committed to doing our part for the planet in every order we send out.

♻️ 100% Recyclable Packaging – All our orders are packed in fully recyclable cardboard.

📦 Reused Materials –  Where possible we always reuse packaging materials to reduce waste, often sourcing waste cardboard from nearby local businesses.

🌿 Low Carbon Shipping – We focus on minimising our carbon footprint with every delivery.

Small steps, big difference. Thank you for supporting an independent, environmentally conscious distributor.