I pulled off the freeway and stumbled into a standard looking strip mall. With intentions of simply finding someone I could ask for directions to the nearest bike shop, I was blown away when, as chance would have it, only a handful of parking spots away lay Anthony’s Cyclery. I stumbled in, hopeful they could give me some brief directions. Point me North kinda stuff. Fifteen minutes later I rolled out of the shop & into the bright sun with a detailed, local map & a personally designed bike route, courtesy of the shop’s owner, Anthony Zahn.

Three hours later (I said I was going on a “loooong ride” not an “epiiiiiic ride”) I stubled back into Anthony’s Cyclery with intentions of thanking them with the heavy, cold, box of beer I had lugged over from the local grocery. Upon leaving, much later that evening, I felt as if I’d just made some life long friends.

Anthony is currently juggling the demands of a business while also pursuing his athletic dreams. He’s a member of the USA Para-Olympic Cycling Team. Consequently, Anthony’s on the road a lot. If you’re not lucky enough to catch him at the shop, I’m sure you’ll be properly informed, cared for & entertained by his (in)famously colorful staff (check the “employees” section of the shop’s website.)