Gainesville is a unique community that supports an maintains a huge group of active cyclists. Our local cycling community is supported by the folks that take part in the Citizens Pedestrian Advisory Board, as they can help the City and developers incorporate bicycle needs into future construction and development. Additionally, because of the large number of local cyclists, Gainesville is able to support numerous bicycle shops. Every one of Gainesville's bicycle shops provides a unique outlet for bicycle wares and as such each and every shop here in Gainesville should be applauded for simply keeping their doors open and their wrenches turning. In the age of the "Internet Consumer" it is imperative that local cyclists support their LBS (local bike shop), which ever shop that may be. In order to have a healthy and thriving Cycling Community, it is important to have healthy and thriving Bicycle shops. Gainesville has fallen upon dark times, the era of the Boutique style bicycle shop died with the closing of BWA, Primo, and the power-house that SpinCycle used to be ten years ago. Goodbike has top quality mechanics and leads local off-road rides. They are truly the hub for off-road local rides.  The Bike Route has been been a fixture in Gainesville for as long as I can remember and should be applauded for their tenacity, even through several locations and owners, they are still open 7 days a week and continue to provide quality service. Recycled Bicycles is always happy to provide service and is owned and operated by local cyclists. Gatorcycle, the largest shop in town, is nothing short of impressive for their massive inventory. Chain reaction, after undergoing an ownership change, still continues to be the primary outlet for student bicycles as well as upper-end road and mountain bikes. With the recent addition of Gainesville Cycles and the changes going on at Bikes & More, it is evident that Gainesville is a cycling community.  Support your community, use your LBS, no matter who they are. If you haven't already, make the trip to each and every bike shop in town just to check them out. You never know what you'll find.

Ride on!

Paul Schmidt

Owner

Bikes & More