My husband and I have decided to take the plunge and live our dreams. We are opening our own bike shop! The shop will be in Livonia, MI within riding distance of Hines Drive and Rouge Park, so if you're from the area, stop in and say hello. Our target for the grand opening is April 9th. My husband will be running it while I bring home the bacon with my current job, at least unitl it becomes profitable
Check out our website:
http://www.cycletofitness.com/
Everything is brand new, so there isn't a whole lot of content up there yet, but check back every so often and we'll will try to have some new tidbits up there. We're really excited about it, this has been a dream of ours for quite some time.
We're also planning our frist group ride on Sunday March 19th. It will be a mountain bike ride on the road with free food afterward. If you're interested in joining, PM me and I can fill you in on the details. All skill levels are welcome, it's a no drop ride.
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03-13-2006, 09:39 AM #1
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Opening a Bike Shop!
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03-13-2006, 09:46 AM #2
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A big congratulations for following your dreams!
So many people let their dreams wither and die, it's refreshing to see someone willing to take a risk.
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03-13-2006, 10:03 AM #3
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Wow - Congtatulations!! I wish I lived in your area, I would be there!! My DH and I are both owners of our own businesses (separate businesses) and it can be challenging at times. But there is a freedom to it that you don't get otherwise - especially if it involves something you love.
Again, congratulations!!
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03-13-2006, 11:05 AM #4
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COngrats Salsa! That is so very exciting for the both of you. I Love your website so far and I loved the little notes you've put in to show it's an "under construction" site! Wishing you both the best and of course I'll keep checking back!!
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03-13-2006, 11:10 AM #5
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You are less than an hour away! I will be there for sure!
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03-13-2006, 11:22 AM #6
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No Regrets!
I commend and congratulate you on your endeavor!
My DH is from MI so when we visit his parents and friends, we will be SURE to come and say hello!!!!
Again, congratulations, that is SO AWESOME!!!
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03-13-2006, 01:17 PM #7
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Congratulations!
It takes courage to take the entrepreneurial route. May your store do well and may working with your spouse be pleasant.
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03-13-2006, 01:29 PM #8
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Wow thats fantastic. Wish I lived closer.
Best of luck with your new business.
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03-13-2006, 02:23 PM #9
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Congratulations!!! What's the doggie's name? S/he's beautiful. Looking forward to more to come. Lise
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03-13-2006, 02:25 PM #10
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Wicked!
All the best with this, and add me to the list of those who'd totally come visit it if I lived closer.
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03-13-2006, 02:43 PM #11
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Refresh my memory. Where is Livonia in say relation to Saginaw or Detroit?
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03-13-2006, 03:38 PM #12
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Good luck with the new store! The website looks great! My husband and I have always wanted to open a restaurant, but never had the guts to do it. Kudos to you for taking the leap! If I'm ever in the area, I will make it a point to stop in and say "hey"!
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03-13-2006, 04:21 PM #13
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Congratulations and best of luck to you!
If I am ever in the area, I will stop. May you leave the day job behind quickly.
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03-13-2006, 04:34 PM #14
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Thank you for all the positive thoughts! We debated doing this for some time and finally decided now is better than never. It gets a little scary, but our current living situation (me with a stable job and no children yet) makes it a TON easier. The business plan has me working for the bike shop full time in 2008/2009, so hopefully we'll be able to make that goal
Livonia is a suburb of Detroit, it's about 20 min west of the city. Oh, and the pup is named Toni!
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03-13-2006, 04:38 PM #15
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Congrats from California too! I look forward to hearing about your grand opening and how you progress in such an ambitious endeavor! Much luck to you and your DH!!
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