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2022: A Snapshot of the Year Ahead

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As many of you know, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic stretched far wider than any of us were prepared. With that said, yes, we are continuing to battle supply chain interruptions for many items that would normally be plentiful. It is our commitment to continue to serve the cycling and multisport community to the best of our abilities today, tomorrow and well into the future.

The largest impact that we continue to struggle with is the limited availability of new bikes. While there does seem to finally be a little light at the end of the tunnel, our selection of new bikes will continue to be on the light side. We have partnered with a few new brands to help fill when needed including Retrospec bikes and Pure Cycles. If you are interested in purchasing a new bike, we are recommending that you call ahead to inquire about available inventory (410-745-2836) or to email Laura at info@tricycleandrun.com. We are still a dealer for Fuji, Breezer, SE and Tuesday Cycles as well. Other brands that we partner with also include Sun and Evo.

We continue to offer bicycle repair service for all range of bikes. New, old, ancient….we will fix it for you. Some parts are also part of the ongoing supply chain disruptions, but for the most part we have been able to make most repairs that have been brought in to us. Some items such as cassettes and derailleurs continue to be widely unavailable, but an assessment can be given at the time of service drop-off. Our average turnaround time for tune-ups is running about 2 weeks from drop-off to completion. Less labor intensive repairs such as flat tires we can turnaround in no more than 24 hours. We are also open to arranging faster turnaround as needed, but please email in advance if you need this considered for you.

We are still offering bike rentals, but please note that our options are limited as well. You can refer to the Rental page on the website for a more detailed update on our rental fleet offerings.

For those of you interested in services not related to cycling, we have a few notes of interest. The first being that we have drastically scaled back our running shoe inventory. Currently, we are only offering shoes from Altra Running. This change was a difficult decision for us, but with the ongoing supply issues, we decided to shift our main focus to bikes and bike repairs. That being said, we are still offering a great many accessories and nutrition items for the running community. An abbreviated list of brands we offer include: SPIBelt, Flipbelt, Orange Mud, Fitletic, Swiftwick socks, CEP Compression, GU Energy, Honey Stinger, Clif, Generation UCAN, Tailwind, Nuun Hydration and the list goes on.

We also still maintain a small variety of swim and triathlon apparel and accessories from TYR Sport, Pearl Izumi, and Louis Garneau. While we don’t stock wetsuits, we can always order as needed. Any questions regarding inventory, again feel free to email Laura at info@tricycleandrun.com!

We look forward to seeing you this coming year and race season!

We love to help you Swim – Bike – Run! – Laura & Jason Chance

COVID-19 Crisis and How We Move Forward

 

While the COVID-19 crisis has disrupted much of our regular every day lives, we want to let everyone know that we will remain open for bicycle service during these trying times.

Bicycles are a mode of transportation for many, and as activities are continuously limited, we want to be able to help families get outside together.

We are not encouraging that you come shop with us, but rather want you to know that should you need bike repairs or parts to aid your adventures, we will be operating on our regular business hours.

Sundays: 10a-2p

Mondays: 10a-5p

Tuesdays:  CLOSED

Wednesdays:  CLOSED

Thursday – Saturday:  10a-5p

We will also be limiting the number of people inside the building at any given time to 5.  Please note that there will be times that we will need to bring our children in to work with us, and therefore may ask you to wait outside.

We would encourage you to call our store at 410-745-2836 and/or send us an email to tricycleandrun@gmail.com to set up an appointment for service. One of our staff members will be more than happy to meet you at the front door and assist you at any time.

Again, we ask that you respect the decision for our small, family-owned business, to stay open to help with the SERVICE of your bicycles. We will be happy to help you with any of your other fitness needs after the State of Emergency has been lifted.
We are all in this together!
Much love,  Laura & Jason (and Ben & Natalie)