The final stretch

Pete's Electric Bikes - Boulder, CO

This is one of the top e-bike dealers in the USA located in beautiful Boulder Colorado.  Dean was very fond of the new Metro and may make it on the sales floor of this top e-bike retailer.

Dean helping out one of the locals

Bicycle Village - Aurora, CO

The Aurora Bicycle Village store was one of the last stops on the IZIP road trip.  As it turns out I saved the best for last.  This store is perhaps the nicest retail location I have visited on the trip.  It's 14,00 square feet of very well merchandised and well thought out displays.  The staff is top notch and we are thrilled to have our products being sold here.

Scooters On Broadway

Mark Rycroft (former NHL star) opened this store in 2008 after the hockey thing wound down.  He has a terrific attitude and loves what he's doing.

 

Turin - Denver, CO

As the Izip road trip winds down I begin to reflect.  This store typifies all that's good in the IBD.  The owner (Alan Fine) is a perfect gentleman and demands the same from his staff.  They were gracious and could have not been nicer.  Although I did not come away with an order I sure left with a smile on my face.   Thanks Alan!

Hotel Bunny

Not sure why I published these photos.  I shot these photos in a hotel parking lot with a 135mm lens.  Perhaps I have too much time on my hands?

Small Planet E Vehicles - Longmont, CO

Great e-bike store in a very bicycle friendly community.  Longmont has unbelievable cycling infrastructure.    

The Connecticut Yankee Pedaller - Chariton, IA

You would not expect a 4500 square foot store in Chariton IA but here it is.   The building was constructed back in 1926 as a theater.  Dave bought the building a few years ago and has done a remarkable job making it look like a very hip bike shop.

Ritz Theater last building on left in the late 1920's

The man!  Dave

When was the last time you a Ben Franklin?

County Court House just across the street

How cool is this?  BICYCLE  license plate