Friday evening July 8, the Polka Dot Jersey bike shop in Leschi celebrated its five-year anniversary. Polka Dot is located just a few doors north of a Starbucks that is a popular starting point for many weekend group rides.
Polka Dot provided refreshments and snacks for the celebration.
Previous bike shops in Leschi included Il Vecchio which closed in 2009 and Triumph Multi-Sport which closed in 2010.
Members of the Tenspeed Hero cycling team chat it up during the festivities.
Bike retail (all retail?) is a brutal business and I asked president Matt Telmosse about the factors that have made five years possible. He said: “moronic persistence and a focus on service.” Despite their relatively out-of-the way-location (unless you are meeting a group ride) I know several folks who are devotees. Whatever they are doing, it’s working.
Polka Dot president Matt Telmosse (left) evangelizes about the changing role of bike shops as CFO and partner Remy Gutierrez looks on.
It must be hell to be the mate of a cycling addict. Things that are hugely important like skinny tires, high tech toys, and the need for speed all threaten our closest relationships.
This isn't a regional ride, but the cycling enthusiast seizes the opportunity to spin whenever it arises, even when the location happens to be the trailing edge of a frontal system strong enough to blow several states on a visit with the Wizard of Oz.
Eugene, OR is a fantastic cycling town and has an amazing pool of potential cycling partners. I feel fortunate about the circle of cycling friends I had while I lived there. We were all able to take advantage of one another's strengths to stay fit, improve our riding skills, and have fun.
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