Wintertime on Two Wheels
The Downtown Ferndale Bike Shop's owner and staff offer cyclists tips and plenty of enthusiasm for pedaling through the winter.
Thinking of shutting your bike up in the shed for another long Michigan winter? Think again! "Personally, I really like riding in the winter," said John Hughes, owner of the Downtown Ferndale Bike Shop. "Especially mountain biking. The trees tend to break up the wind, and with the leaves gone, every trail is like new. You can see everything." Spend five minutes in the shop with Hughes, and you'll be ready to park your car in the garage until next summer's first road trip. Well-equipped for its first winter since opening, the Bike Shop carries a complete line of winter-specific products. "One of our most popular items right now are the Bar Mitts," said Dave Erwin, a native Texan who works at the shop. Bar Mitts attach to the handlebars of …
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