Originally Posted by
repechage
... WLA / SM had a number of interesting shops. MDR Cyclery, Bicycleville, Braun's Multiprises, SM Bike shop (closed in 75 or so), Helen's, Bikecology, Hans Ohrt, C.Hardings, I Martin Imports, BH bike Shop.
Helen's is still around with multiple locations, Alan sold out twice essentially, he was probably the most savvy of the bunch.
Alan was an attorney who specialized in draft cases. The draft lottery and subsequent suspension of military conscription forced him to find another line of work, and instead of picking another legal specialty, he decided to become a full partner with Suzy in her fledgling bike shop. They made a very effective team, and I was extremely saddened to learn later from a former Bikecology coworker that Suzy had died much too young, in her 40s or 50s.
Sorry everyone -- I know we have drifted way off topic, but it is always fun to reconnect with folks with shared work and geographic experiences.
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