I've told this story many times, but I bought my first
pair of cycling shorts at The Rest Stop, from Larry!
I returned to the store after Greg bought it and
introduced myself as a Bike Hiker. I talked to Greg
about speaking at one of our club meetings. He wasn't
the least bit enthused or interested. I felt that way
everytime I shopped there and after awhile, I quit
going (unless I needed another mirror). The Rest Stop
as we all knew it, became extinct when Larry and
Yvonne sold it.
--- timothy bartoe <fancylug2000@...> wrote:

> I agree. I think one of the reason's I fell
> in love with cycling to begin with was the feeling I
> got from members of the cycling community. Larry
> and Yvonne always seemed to be ahead of that group.
>
> Tim
>
> "Montgomery, Ken" <kenm@...> wrote:
> IMHO, Larry & Yvonne were The Rest Stop.
> Greg didn't do anything to integrate himself into
> the cycling community like they did. Plus the 'hip'
> places to go now are the Bicycle Kitchen and the
> Bicycle Chef. And the club clothing is available at
> the Bicycle Chef.
>
> Ken
>
>
>
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> [mailto:bhforum@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
> timothy bartoe
> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:00 PM
> To: xcskiskater@...;
> bikehikers@yahoogroups.com; BHForum
> Subject: [bhforum] Re: [bikehikers] The Rest Stop to
> Close
>
>
>
> I think he lost return customers due to his
> alienation of clubs like the bike hikers and
> wheelman. I know when I'd go there in the past for
> club items I'd buy store items as well. Maybe the
> lack of club members coming in cost him some money.
> On top of that the whole idea of removing the club
> items was to free up space for merchandise.
> Merchandise that now had fewer people walking into
> the store to see. This on top of other poor
> decisions (in my opinion) most likely contributed to
> this situation. It's a shame if you ask me. If I
> had the money I'd buy the rights to the store and
> continue it. However, I'd put a full maintenance
> area in the shop as money from labor is just
> produced from sweat. Not product less overhead.
>
> Tim
>
> xcskiskater@... wrote:
> According to the News/Review, The Rest Stop
> is gearing up to close (sorry, couldn't resist the
> pun).
>
> I'm curious as to the feelings and thoughts of
> this entire membership as to WHY.
>
> Why is The Rest Stop going out of business??
>
> Yes, change in ownership and management would come
> into this discussion. Was it because a lack of
> support of the shop to carry both Wheelpeople and
> BikeHikers gear? Did that piss off the "membership"
> at large?
>
> Did the departure of Larry & Yvonne, et. al.
> contribute? Many employees stayed on, you know. I
> count those folks as fellow cyclists,
> brothers-in-arms, as it were. I trust in their
> expertise to advise me (or dissuade me) to a
> purchase.
>
> Was it the changing landscape of bicycling today?
> Other shops opening, offering "better" deals?
> Slicker marketing? Bike repair as a service?
>
> Or was it spite that drove members and others to
> avoid The Rest Stop? Did Greg have anything to do
> with that decision? This guy put his career, his
> financial status and future on the line to step into
> Larry's shoes. Mighty big, and intimidating, I'd be
> the first to admit.
>
> Folks, I'm not looking for anything but serious
> intro- and retro-spective into this issue. A Bike
> Shop is closing, going out of business, which
> affects us ALL. And I live in Stockton, for Peet's
> sake (sorry, again couldn't resist the easy plug).
> And I travel to The Rest Stop to purchase most, but
> not ALL, of my bicycle products.
>
> So why is The Rest Stop is going out of business?
>
> Please, let's open a discussion, without getting
> nasty, into why this shop is closing. An open
> dialogue can benefit us all.
>
> Gyunghi and Michael (okay, those with roots know
> me as Mickey)
> Tandem in life
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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