I was like most teenagers then, sports, girls and a cool Firebird hotrod car but bicycles were always my passion. I had worked at Franks Bicycle Lane in Roseville for most of my high school years. I’ve been a bicycle guy all my life really, so it was a natural fit that in 1985 I decided Auburn needed a new bike shop and bingo – Bicycle Emporium opened its doors. I was almost as excited unpacking this beautiful Colnago as I was when I was 7 cruising my Stingray. Today I can do just the same on my Colnago 55th Anniversary Bike which I just purchased this year. Wow! A gold metal flake Stingray from Santa, it was almost too much to handle.
I had just opened my eyes on Christmas morning and there it was a brand new two speed kick back stingray parked right there under the tree with my name on it. A few years ago back in 1969 I was introduced to the joy of cycling.