Biking season is upon us

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

By Scott Fitzgerald

Welcome to the first Singletrack installment of 2007! Spring has sprung in the bike world (a few times now), and valley residents are busy finding their bike helmets, booties, water bottles, multi tools, etc.

One thing we won’t be able to find this spring is Teton Cycle Works. I was sad to hear that after 30 years in business, TCW has closed its doors.

Being the owner of another local bike shop, I keep getting the question, “Are you psyched Cycle Works closed?” No, I’m not. I really like funky old bike shops, even competitors, and I always hate to see them close lost a great piece of local cycling history, and we lost a great competitor who always kept us on our toes. I’ll miss the rainbow jersey on the door, the air hose kid on the front wall, and all the memorabilia in the bathroom.

Thanks to Keith, Rusty, Craig and everyone else who kept the cycling buzz alive in Jackson Hole for all those years. Hopefully, we can help carry on the tradition those guys started. Look for me to carry on the tradition of this column throughout the summer!


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