05/28/2026
After 18 years , it’s time to say goodbye to Westside Bicycle.
I was fortunate enough to witness a small slice of life through bicycles — and the many wonderful machines with one to four wheels that brought people together. I saw tears, pure joy, pride from parents watching their children ride, and kids looking up to their moms, dads, friends, and competitors. Thank you for allowing me to be a small part of those moments.
The bicycle is a beautiful thing. Quite frankly, it saved my life in many ways. Because of that, I always felt a responsibility to be a steward of the sport and to help create a shop where everyone felt welcome, regardless of who they were or what they rode. My hope was always that people would leave excited to go ride their bike.
This chapter is coming to an end, and Westside Bicycle is now permanently closed.
Sharing a business can be difficult. Some partnerships are harder than others. But despite the challenges, I remain grateful for the countless riders, families, friendships, and conversations that passed through the doors over the years.
Thank you to everyone who supported the shop, trusted us with your bikes, shared stories, brought in your children for their first rides, or simply stopped by to talk cycling and life. Those moments mattered more than you probably know.
The shop may be gone, but the rides, memories, and community will stay with me forever.
Peter
