Lake Area Bike

03/13/2026

I'm sorry to say folks, but we are closing our shop permanently, effective immediately.

Now, that nasty C word that we all dread dominates my life, and of course it's stage 4. My bad days now outnumber my good days.

Id like to thank everyone who has supported us in the 5+ years we've been doing what we do. The final count of bikes we have given away or refurbished for kids comes to 324. We like to think that we have brought some joy to a few kids lives that may not have had it otherwise.

So please, BE KIND and help someone, even if there's nothing in it for you.

Peace ☮️ to all.

Pete

11/17/2025

3 feet, it's a traffic law.

Please respect the distance! 🙏🏻

10/31/2025

Wow, still riding in his 80's. Impressive.

🤯 EXCLUSIVE: Harrison Ford, at 83, is still proving that age is just a number when it comes to fitness and adventure.

On October 27, the legendary actor was spotted riding his bike along Los Angeles’ coastline, covering 15 miles from Brentwood to Malibu. Decked out in full cycling gear, including helmet, goggles, gloves, and compression shorts, Ford looked every bit the committed cyclist.

Ford’s passion for endurance goes beyond casual rides. He has tackled long-distance adventures like the 1,000-mile journey from Tijuana to Cabo San Lucas. His dedication to staying active is well known, with co-stars like Mads Mikkelsen recalling Ford biking 31 miles after a long filming day on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.

Even after surviving a near-fatal plane crash in 2015, which left him with serious injuries, Ford continues to pursue adrenaline-filled activities, including flying vintage airplanes. Despite his age, he remains physically formidable, downplaying the difficulty of demanding work in interviews and sharing that cycling, tennis, and a bit of exercise keep him moving strong.

Ford’s example is a reminder that staying active, adventurous, and committed to your passions doesn’t have to stop with age. Whether it’s biking, tennis, or other fitness challenges, maintaining consistency and courage can keep you thriving well into your 80s.

08/15/2025

At 105 years old, Robert Marchand cycled 14 miles in an hour to set a world record, proving age is no barrier to incredible athletic feats 🤯

08/04/2025

Whew, what a ride. Tough on the bike, tough on the body.

12/31/2024

Y’all be careful out there, especially on 100 and 21, traffic is heavy and we've probably all seen the way some of our less than careful residents drive

12/14/2024

It's been a good year, and we would like to thank everybody who helped Lake Area Bike fulfill one of its primary missions, "Kids Ride Free". We are within striking distance of giving, or refurbishing, 300 bikes since 2020, ALL donated bikes from the community. 🙏

Soooo... we're going to take some time off and will be closed until next year. We'll still be around for emergencies, but otherwise, see you Jan 2.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Pete and Anne Slaymaker
Lake Area Bike

11/10/2024

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