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Winter Riding Social October 13
Most people don’t realize that it’s not hard to ride in the fall and winter so let’s hangout and talk cold weather biking. We’ll start with a short presentation by Manuel who has 25 years of winter biking experience and then open it up for a question and answer session. Attendees can take advantage of 40-50% off winter gear and 20-40% off bikes for one night only. Drinks and snacks provided but feel free to byob. Plenty of indoor bike parking available starting at 3pm. Presentation starts at 3:30. Located at 3140 N. Broadway in Chicago. Feel free to invite friends!
Halloween Night Ride!
Saturday October 26. Ride starts from 5434 n Clark at 5:30pm heading west, northwest and eventually looping back south to end at the Lakeview shop. About 20 miles total at a 14-15 mph pace. It’s going to be really dark on some of the sections we’re riding so lights are required. Drinks, snacks, raffles, prizes, and scary movie at the shop after the ride. Costumes are optional. Spread the word and bring a friend!
Bike Service and Repair
We service most bike brands but call to confirm E-bikes
A Word From The Owner
When I was 6 I taught myself how to ride a bike. I wouldn't let my dad help me so I crashed all day until I figured it out. I was instantly hooked. In the winter my mom wouldn't let me ride outside so I would ride my bike in circles in our basement.
When I was 12 I took my bike apart, painted it, and put it back together. There were parts left over but it still worked.
At 13 I bought my first road bike with my own money. I mowed lawns, walked dogs, painted houses, and did any other odd job I could find for a year to save up for it. It was too big, but I didn't care. On my first ride the police stopped me because they thought I'd stolen it. I managed to convince them otherwise and they let me go.
In high school, when everyone was getting their first car, I got my first mountain bike. I went off road for the first time at Palos and fell in love with mountain biking. I still can't get enough of it 20 years later.
In the army I was the only soldier riding a bike to work. In full uniform, doing wheelies the whole way. I got in trouble for that a few times, but it was worth it. Apparently being stuck in traffic is behavior more appropriate for a soldier.
In 2001 I walked into Johnny Sprockets to buy shoes and I never left. In 2008 I took on a loan to buy the business.
People often ask me how my bike shop is different. I usually answer that by talking about the quality and level of our service, our products, our support, stuff like that. But that's not really it.
The difference is this: This is my life. It's not a job. It's not an investment. It's not a hobby. Cycling is my life. What drives everything I do is simple: Treat my customers and staff with respect and integrity. Constantly work to create the best bike shop I possibly can. Be a resource to our community that people can trust and a place that I can be proud of. That is what makes my shop different. I freaking love it!