My love affair with the bicycle started with a gnarly endo and badly dislocated finger.  It was the spring of 1998, and I was aboard a borrowed mountain bike descending some rocky singletrack with a group of friends.  My inexperience and incredibly slow speed meant as soon as my front wheel tagged a nice sized rock, I was a goner.  I popped my finger back in, remounted the bike, and as they say, “The rest is history.”  

The sport quickly consumed me and through the years cycling and I became synonymous.  Besides just riding one, I had to find a way to better incorporate bicycles into my life.  I landed a seasonal part time job at a local shop while I was in school.  After I left college and sowed my wild oats, I discovered I wanted to spend the rest of my life sharing my passion for cycling with the rest of the world.  My seasonal job turned into a full time gig, and before I knew it I was a shop manager.  Sharing with customers my affection for the bike was very rewarding. However, after 10+ years in the industry, I had reached a crossroads.  The time had come to finally turn my love affair into a career. 

After many delays, Bicycle Cove finally opened its doors on January 28, 2012, . My dream of shop ownership had come true. Not only was I able to realize a career in bikes, but my family could also be a part as well. I’ll never forget the day we were setting up the showroom. My oldest son, Max, grabbed a tiny 12” bike and before you know it he launched his own love affair with the bike.

My wife and business partner, Jessica, comes to the industry after a rewarding career in counseling. Although she does not have my experience, she loves the outdoors, meeting new people, and cycling for stress relief and fitness. Jessica's infectious and fun personality embodies everything Bicycle Cove is about.  I've yet to meet anyone who makes the bike shopping experience as fun as my wife.

We invite you to come to Bicycle Cove where our mission is to treat you like family!

Thanks,
Chris Leven