{"id":195583,"date":"2024-04-30T13:13:22","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T13:13:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=195583"},"modified":"2024-04-30T13:13:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T13:13:22","slug":"top-bike-shops-owned-by-an-ex-professional","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2024\/04\/30\/top-bike-shops-owned-by-an-ex-professional\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Bike Shops Owned by an Ex-Professional"},"content":{"rendered":"

I don\u2019t know about you, but one of my favourite things is visiting bike shops wherever I go. From the cobbled streets of Europe to North America and beyond, cycling isn\u2019t just a sport for many of us, but a profound part of our lives. The same holds true to some former pros who took their passion for the sport post-retirement a step further by opening their own bike shop.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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With vast experience and renowned names behind them, these establishments give visitors a glimpse of cycling history while offering high-quality products, expert advice, and more. Let’s explore some of the best bicycle shops owned by former pros.<\/p>\n

The Service Course – Chris Meier, Girona, Spain<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Service Course<\/a> in Girona, Spain, is the brainchild of Canadian cyclist Chris Meier and his wife Amber. Chris came to Girona as a budding pro and never left. He rode in all three Grand Tours as a professional from 2005 to 2016, ending his last four years in the pro-peloton with the GreenEDGE team.<\/p>\n

Girona has grown into a place where many pros live and train thanks to its geographic location and surrounding quiet roads. As a result, it has become an international destination for serious cyclists of every nationality. At its inception, The Service Course filled a gap in the local market that catered to these professionals and visiting cyclists.<\/p>\n

Rent a high-end road bike, fix yours, buy a new cycling kit, get a massage, find lodging, book a full-service cycling camp for groups and more. Their success was obvious and caught the attention of outside investors who helped take the brand international. It\u2019s a roadies only shop if that saves any dirt-lovers a trip.<\/p>\n

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