Great service is not the result of chance. Exceptional service is our tireless pursuit, in our efforts to create and deliver the best bike shop experience in the world, we train year round to provide our customers with the information and insights they need to find the right products. We partner with the best bike brands in the world, sharing knowledge and creating enduring partnerships. Through collaboration and great service we strive to build lifelong relationships with our customers, bringing you the best bike shop experience imaginable. We'd like to think thats why we've been back to back recipients of the America's Best Bike Shop Award and Bicycle Retailer Excellence Award by the NBDA (National Bike Dealers Association) since 2016! Stop by and see why! OUR STORY Owner Ben Gruber started cycling in college and hasn’t stopped pedaling! After graduating from Penn State in 1995 he followed his future wife, Mary Ann, to Chicago and started using his degree in education – teaching in the Chicago Catholic School System. However, his love affair with the bike was just heating up! Living in Chicago was a formative part of his life and gave him the opportunity to work in the bike industry during his teaching summer breaks. He spent time working for a bike rental company, but soon landed at Village Cycle Center – one of the world’s largest Trek Bicycle dealers. He started as a part time sales associate, but after a few year came on board full time and eventually rose through the ranks to become the store’s General Manager. The bike bug had bitten, but his family was about to expand – and his desire to own his own store did too! When the only Trek dealer in Charleston had decided to drop the brand, Trek began looking for someone to fill that void………..and the rest is history! Today, Ben remains committed to getting others involved in cycling and making the bicycle a part of everyone’s lives. He and his wife Mary Ann are avid cyclists, often leading group rides from the store and enjoy seeing the world by bike. They love taking their sons, Douglas and William, on trail rides and rides around their neighborhood. They look forward to a long and enjoyable future in the Lowcountry. THE STAFF » THE STORES » Stroll around our open, spacious showroom, let the kids loose in the kid’s area, and enjoy a fresh-brewed coffee while checking out the latest designs from the highest-quality companies in the cycling industry. THE PRODUCTS » In addition, we have selected brands of clothing, accessories, and gear best suited to the rugged trails, lazy paths, and large network of roads in the low country region. Fun takes on many forms, and so does our product selection. From beach cruisers to seasoned triathletes, it is our goal to equip each individual with the knowledge and equipment best suited to their personal needs. Whether your mission involves shaving seconds off of your bike split during the race or burning off calories from your last ride to the ice cream shop, we can help your ride be safer, more comfortable, and more enjoyable. THE TECH CENTER » For those looking to learn roadside repair or advanced maintenance, we will offer various repair classes for everyone from new riders to experienced gearheads. THE FIT CENTER » You can find where we will are located by visiting our Contact Us Page. |