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Archive for June 21st, 2008

New bike shop: The Avenue Bicycle Station

Posted by Adam Bee on June 21, 2008

The only advertising that I’ve seen for this new shop is on Craigslist here, which I’ve copied below.

It’s on the north side of Mishiwaka Ave, just before the exit. Don’t miss the driveway, or it’ll be hard to turn around.

I swung by just as the shop was closing this afternoon. The Station is run out of an old gas station (a nice touch) and looks as though it mostly sells kids bikes. For now the whole stock is used, but the ad mentions new bikes will be sold soon.

Used bicycles for sale.
New bicycle shop open in South Bend.
The Avenue Bicycle Station
1107 Mishawaka Ave.
South Bend, In
46615.

Used bikes and parts now
New bikes and parts soon
Inexpensive repair, tune ups and wheel truing.

Having trouble selling your used bike? We do consignment bike sales for a small fee.

call 574-904-6626 or stop by
open 10-7 mon-fri
open 9-5 sat and sun

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48-year-old man shot while fighting off teenage bike thieves

Posted by Adam Bee on June 21, 2008

The South Bend Tribune has the story here, with photo (may be blocked after a week or so).

The gist of the story is that the man was sitting along the East Race when a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old tried to steal his bike.  While they struggled over it, the 17-year-old pulled the gun and supposedly shot the man in the wrist.  The teens then ran off.  They were later arrested and identified.

The man had a blue mountain bike, and the kids left behind their green BMX bike.  No word on whether the BMX bike had been also stolen.

My personal take is that this will be an unfortunate downside as bikes gain popularity.  Many cyclists already carry pepper spray, and I think I should probably add it to my usual ride kit, right along with a pump and a spare tube.  Be safe out there!

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