Oh RM that's soooooo exciting!!!!

Ok- first I want to know what the name is going to be. I'm a name kind of gal and that always makes me want to walk into a store.

Everyone has said great things.
I would suggest giving a 10% discount to the local tri club members (discounts are good, and sometimes it draws more members into the club if they know they can get a discount at an LBS). It's the reason I shop at my favorite LBS as opposed to the one closest to my house (10% is a lot sometimes).

Also, since you're a woman in the biz- I think it'll make women feel more comfortable. I was intimidated in my favorite LBS the first time I went in because it was all guys. Then a woman came up while I was talking to the owner about a bike and she started talking to me and it put me at ease. Maybe that's dumb, but a woman's prescence (who knows what she's talking about) made me feel instantly comfortable.

Also- will you have a website. Cuz you KNOW we'd buy from you if you did!!!

And the hours- good point!!! My LBS is open 10-6 M-Sat. Great for him, but not so great for me. I can only ever go on Saturday (when I'd rather be doing something else). If his hours were 11-7, that would work out a little better for those of us who have to work later or drive farther to work. Just a thought.

One more thing: my LBS has weekly club rides from his store (once a week). The meet at the store 15 min. before it closes (gives riders time to buy those last minute things before the ride- like Clif bar or a spare tube).
Might be a good way to bring people in. Could be a family ride, or a roadie/tri ride. Or both!


I've got ideas, but don't want to be typing all day. I like that you'll ask the clubs what they'd like to see.