What happened to BikeForce South Perth?

[just4tehhalibut]

I went past there the other night and it was Garland Cycles or something. Pity, I was going to pop in and see their Brompton collection. The BF website says something about BF SP coming soon. Another one of those franchise/lease issues?

[hanzao]

i will ask the joondalup guys when i see them..

[Productivity]

They were announcing it at the Australia Day tri - same people running it etc, just new franchise as such.

[giwi2]

The bikeforce lease expired and Nick Garland owns the busienss out right now. hence its name is Garland cycles.

Same people and same products just different business name. So all of the Brompton stuff will still be there.

[Aushiker]

Hi

Maybe he saw the light and got out when the opportunity arose?

Andrew

[just4tehhalibut]

The bikeforce lease expired and Nick Garland owns the busienss out right now. hence its name is Garland cycles.

Okay I won't scratch that LBS off my list, just means now that I possibly missed out on a sale. Wasn't sure also if I had the new name right as Garland St is only a block away.

[giwi2]

Hi

Maybe he saw the light and got out when the opportunity arose?

Andrew

from what he has alluded to me.........you are correct, but it occurred some time ago. he just had to bide his time.

[BigVin]

Garland are awesome - Ash and Mickey are excellent tools of promotion for that place!

[stealthbike]

Garland Cycleworks is a brilliant bike shop; Nick, Micky, and Ash are woring towards the goal of making it the best bike shop in WA. As I understand it, it is no longer a franchise and Nick is no longer constrained by any franchise rules.

[just4tehhalibut]

.... Nick, Micky, and Ash are woring towards.....

I hope you meant 'working' otherwise it will be the bike shop in WA with the best service.

Actually I finally managed to get in there today and no Bromptons, just a whisper of some coming. They appear very aware people, some of the stock is getting a bit decrepit, like that overpriced Dahon Hon Solo single speed, other stuff is inspired and no one else in Perth will know of it let alone stock it. There is hope.

[just4tehhalibut]

Well they never got back to me about my query, no biggy. That Hon Solo is now not so overpriced, about $800 on BikeExchange, so maybe they're clearing out some of the old BikeForce bike stock?
Somebody here was looking for a Hon Solo, for a possible folding bike fixie project?

[paul33]

Nick owns the business out right so he can have freedom of choice.
Nick had a cycle shop in Bristol UK for over 15 years
Micky came from Bike Force Freo? to manage the shop
Ash is a master of the bike servicing
All are great people and I have no ties to the company other than I ride in the weekend group rides about 60 riders come along into 6/7 groups of all different levels

[stealthbike]

I think you underestimate how many riders participate in the group rides on Saturdays, Paul. I think we often see over 100 riders on a fine day.

[giwi2]

yeh anywhere between 80 and 100 or so between 7 groups. That said there was only about 16 of us last Sat morning. Mainly i think cos it pissed down in the area at about 6.30am which is the "decision making time" for most people i would presume. As Mickey said "many had soluble courage"

[just4tehhalibut]

Not that I was asking about the group rides or the shop's profile....

What's the story on the group rides, as in what route, how long, fast, and do I need change for a cappuccino at the endpoint?

[paul33]

Not that I was asking about the group rides or the shop's profile....

What's the story on the group rides, as in what route, how long, fast, and do I need change for a cappuccino at the endpoint?

On saturday we have 7 different grades of rides, some to Freo and return, some to Shelly return and some to the hills
On sunday I have a group of about 6 - 10 riders and mostly we head to Freo and back though the route can change
All rides currently leave from behind Bunnings South Perth
Long weekends we sometimes head for the hills on Mondays

Come along and pick your group
Muffins and coffee are almost compulsary after each ride at the bike shop cost $6

See you there hopefully

[giwi2]

also the coffees are big and pretty good and the muffins are huge

[paul33]

Ride info

Departure Time is 7.00am

Group 1 Alans (ave 33km) - Alan leading - Hillarys Ride - http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/australia ... 0908850809
- This is only a guide - Actual route may vary.

Group 2 Doms (ave 31Km) - Dom leading - Hillarys ride as above

Group 3 Gregs (ave 29Kms) - Greg leading - Same as last week - http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=2 ... 4660180667

Group 4 Brians (Ave 28kms) - Brian is is still away - bad back - route to be decided on the morning

Group 5 Steves (ave 26Kms) - I still haven't got my contact going with Steve - he will let you know in the morning

Group 6 Simon (ave 25kms) - Simon will be away again Mickey will organise - the Beginner/Novice Group normal ride this week Melville Pde and Shelley - Ride No 2 - http://bikeshopsp.wordpress.com/rides/g ... nernovice/

Group 7 Mickeys (ave 23Kms) - Mickey will be leading - normal Shelly loops this week - Ride No 1 - http://bikeshopsp.wordpress.com/rides/g ... nernovice/

Sunday Ride - 7am river loop by Paul from the Car Park


Monday Holiday Rides -
Family Ride has been cancelled due to lack of response, and Paul is now going to Kalgoorlie to ride

There will be a couple of Hill ride options for the June Holiday - most likely a full on Hills from Dom, and an Introduction to Hills