It's not every day you get to start off a blog post with a line from a Bob Dylan song... but it's true, we're undergoing some big changes here at PCB right now.
We just had our third anniversary, and these three years have been great ones. We're growing every year, and we're proud to have been a part of an emerging cycling scene here on Fort Worth's Near South Side.
The success of the bike shop has made a recent decision of mine ever harder. Here's the skinny:
This week I accepted a position on the Wendy Davis for Texas Senate campaign staff. I think Wendy is the right person for this job, and I'm looking forward to helping her win this race.
Some of you may remember Wendy's opponent, Kim Brimer, as the most outspoken opponent of the Safe Passing Bill for cyclists last state legislature. Wendy is actually a skilled cyclist, as attendees of Fort Worth's Clean Air Ride know. Of course as a bicycle advocate, that gives me a special motivation to help bring new leadership to our district's State Senate seat.
Unfortunately, the time I will devote to this campaign will mean very little time in the bike shop over the next several months. Along with my absence, you may notice some new faces in the shop in the near future. We'll also probably be making some other minor changes which we'll be announcing over the next few weeks.
As part of this transition, we have started a process by which Jason will be purchasing my interest in the business so that PCB can continue taking care of our wonderful customers. Until that process is complete (probably a few years) I will continue to have a limited role in PCB operations.
My time here has been one of the most rewarding experiences I've ever had, and I'd like to thank each and every one of our customers for supporting us. We've succeeded in building a vibrant urban bicycle business in a town many tried to tell us wasn't ready for it, and I'm proud that PCB will continue to be a part of Fort Worth bicycling culture for years to come.
I'll see you all out on the road,
Bernie
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7 comments:
This is like Twilight Zone $#!+ man!
Congrats on your new adventure Bernie. Good to know PCB is staying in familiar and competent hands. Even better to know we have such an advocate penetrating deeper into the political fabric. Good times!
Tym Tucker
I agree with Tym and I, too, congratulate you on your new position. I will be voting for Wendy and believe with you on her team we will have great things to look forward to.
PCB is a great bike shop and has planted it's feet firmly in Fort Worth and the local bicycling community. Jason is one half of a successful team that brought PCB to town and, no dount, he will have continued success.
Here's to Wendy's, Bernie's and Jason's futures. Your successes are our successes.
Kyle Carr
LMRA Bicycle Club
Wow & Terrific!
Several times I've expressed to Wendy Davis that, of Kim Brimer's many questionable positions, his most disturbing is his negative stance on bicycling in our great state.
I'm certain Bernie will be a huge addition to the Wendy Davis team. Additionally, I'm certain when Wendy replaces Mr Brimer we can count on a more cycling friendly and pro-active representative in Austin.
Congratualtions to Bernie...
Congratulations to Wendy Davis (Bernie is a great addition)...
Congratulations to all of us!
Jim Wilson
LMRA Bicycle Club
Bernie, my friend, I wish you the very best on this new journey in your life. This is great news for the people of Ft Worth- you're a good man to have in a person's corner.
I have total faith that Jason will carry on doing the things that have made PCB such a great shop.
Ft Worth is a pretty lucky town, if you ask me.
let's get to the important issue.... what is happening to the KEG?! nah for real congrats B
Wow...just reading about this....
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