Our shop is populated with a bunch of skilled and knowledgeable humans who are passionate about the bike—especially your bike. Today, we meet sales floor team member, Aaron Harris.
Staff Profile: Aaron Harris
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Aaron Harris
Aaron answers our probing questionnaire so we can all know what makes him tick.
Where did you grow up?
Woodland Hills California
What was your first bike as a kid?
Schwinn with a Banana seat.
What was your first “serious bike"
I can't name the first, but the ones that are first in my recollection.
FMF BMX
PK RIPPER BMX
CANNONDALE 400
TREK 2500
MASI / TRACK
CIOCC / ROAD
EDDY MERCKX / ROAD
What style of riding do you do?
Road, gravel.
Do you race? What was your first race?
BMX race at the Valley Teen Center in L.A.
Can you remember a “favorite moment” on your bike?
Riding alongside the 1984 Olympic Torch Runners through Los Angeles and through the San Fernando Valley
What was your worst moment on a bike?
NEVER A BAD MOMENT, EVEN CRASHING IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Do you/did you play sports other than cycling/bike racing?
HELL NO,,,,CYCLING IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If a non-cyclist asked you what makes cycling great, what would you tell them?
The man-machine connection and using the bike, and cycling, to "disconnect" and capturing that moment of freedom!!!!
What is a favorite ride/route?
Hill Country, Liberty Hill, Lime Creek Loop, Fitzhugh Loop
If you could take a ride anywhere, where would it be?
Tour de France Route
What is your history in the bike business?
Started in the 1983 in sales and technical, worked as a mechanical design engineer.
What is your favorite meal, if cycling didn’t matter?
Steak and mashed potatoes and coffee ice cream!
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