by Bret | Feb 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Michael and I just had the first crop come in of new kids on bikes. Saturday was the first in a week of days forecast to be between 45° and 65°. The bike shop is crowded – we have a tricycle in, and we had to bring over several bikes from the warehouse to free up some...
by Bret | Aug 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
As I was just pulling up at Papa’s Corner, I met a man – around my age – leaving the coffee shop, who asked me how I was doing. “I am able to ride my bike this morning, so I guess I’m doing fine!” I meant that it was a beautiful morning to be...
by Bret | Jul 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Every morning or so, I walk around the bike shop. I’m looking to see if anyone dropped off any new inventory — or if any existing inventory has walked off. I don’t always get down to the shop every afternoon, especially the afternoons we’re closed,...
by Bret | Jun 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
This weekend, June 10 & 11, was Plainville Saddle Club’s Rodeo and the Paradise Creek Festival. We were busy Friday evening preparing for the Paradise Creek Gravel Ride and attending the rodeo. Saturday, we were caught up in gravel ride registration, plus...
by Bret | Jun 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
When the temperature goes up, we see cycling activity go down. Children no longer roam the streets, instead making a bee-line to and from the swimming pool. Bikes dropped off for repair go uncollected as the owners lose interest. Armed with a little knowledge and...
