In the beginning...

I guess I'll start out by introducing myself. My name is Rich McNaughton Owner / Operator of Bike Hub which will open sometime in March. I would like to start out by expressing my deepest gratitude to my family and close friends for all of their support, well needed advice and endless nights of discussion while drinking very good  beer (Fat Tire for me).

A little about my background. I was riding a bike at a very early age. I was probably racing bicycles (BMX) before a lot of the kids my age could even ride a bike. This I believe stemmed from my Fathers passion, not sure if it was a passion for cycling as much as a way to bond and spend time with my brother and me. I do know that those were some of the best times of my life. Race day was always a great day for us, we would pack up our bikes and gear and take off for the track (usually stopping by Pullman Bay to pick up a pizza for on the way). The whole ride there was filled with anticipation. It usually wasn't until we got to the track and unloaded everything that I started to settle in. I would find friends that I only got to see on race day and we would spend the little bit of time we had before practice just being kids. As Bryan Adams song Summer of '69 stated...those were the best days of our lives.

Fast forwarding some years... I became the Manager of CA Bicycle Sales and Service (Formally known as Bicycle Sales and Service owned by Tom Houston in Coldwater). It was at that time that the passion hit me once again. I attended The Barrnett Bicycle Institute where I became a Certified Bicycle Mechanic and wanted everyone I met to ride a well built and reliable bicycle. It was my goal to put people on the best bike for their particular riding style. Well CA Bicycle Sales and Service is no more...so I decided that it was time that our community gets a bike shop that they can call home.

A famous leader once said, I have a dream...those might be the four most inspirational words I have ever heard. Granted my dream may not seem as important a dream, but still my dream. So the birth of Bike Hub began. I want Bike Hub to be a gathering place for cycling enthusiasts to come and hang, talk with our sales staff and enjoy themselves (be part of the family). I also want the people that are just getting started to be able to feel comfortable coming in and asking questions, If you don't ask its hard to find the answers. Our sales and service staff will be more than willing to help guide you on your way. (who knows you might even have a question that stumps them)!

Bike Hub will offer a complete line of bicycles, Road, Mountain, Hybrid, City / Bike Path and kids bikes. We will also have top of the line parts and accessories, helmets, clothing, shoes and a nutrition center. Bike Hub will sponsor weekly outdoor rides as well as offer free spin classes (BYOT bring your own trainer). If you don't have a trainer not to worry as you can rent one from us for the class.

Bike Hub will be located at 1107 N. Main St. Suite 109, Celina OH 45822. Our hours of operation will be Monday - Friday 10am - 7pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm and Sunday by appointment.

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