About a year ago I retired from my Adult Job and started working part time at Kyle’s Bikes in Ankeny, Iowa. I had never really used my bicycle to commute to work, but I decided since I was working at a bike shop, I’d give it a try. I thought I had it all figured out. But I found out that the experiences I’ve had in the past year changed some of my thinking. Here is what I’ve learned. Continue reading
Doug "Shark" Balvanz
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A Year of Bike Commuting: 5 Lessons
This entry was posted in Training/Race Tips and tagged Tips, Biking, Beginners, Doug "Shark" Balvanz, Bike Commuting on May 13, 2019 by Katherine.
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Employee Profile: Doug "Shark" Balvanz
We want to introduce you to our recent employee, and longtime friend, Doug "Shark" Balvanz. In March of 2018, he retired from his career in financial services, and in April began working at Kyle's Bikes. Although he's new to this job, he has decades of experience in cycling and triathlon … and a ton of stories.
Stop by to meet him. He wants find out about you, what you like, and what you want to do, so that he can make recommendations based on your feedback.
This entry was posted in Employee Profiles and tagged Employee Profile, Kyle's Bikes, Doug "Shark" Balvanz, Ankeny on October 11, 2018 by Katherine.
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