POTSDAM — Jean-Pierre Lavigne fills a void within the village with a boutique-fashion motorcycle shop he opened on Aug. 7, one that he hopes will construct a following.
Owner and operator of the brand new Cycles Endurance & Sports at 25 Market St., Mr. Lavigne has more than 30 years in international cycling, from traveling across Europe via motorbike, competing as a triathlon and World Cup cyclist, after which he is operating as an instructor.
After Ted C. Prahl closed the doors of his Tread Mill Bikes, previously at fifty-five Market St., the 51-year-vintage, Mr. Lavigne is returning a motorbike shop to the network. However, that’s now not all. Likewise, he is getting a repair to cater to motorcycles, such as the ones bought outdoors, his save, skis, and snowboards. Ice skate polishing and backyard and avenue hockey fashion tools are likewise available.
Mr. Lavigne’s 19-year-vintage son, Eirik, a SUNY Canton student, will assist him in running the shop, which is currently open from noon to six p.m. Wednesday through Friday and nine a.m. to three p.m. Saturday.
Regarding income, motorbike brands consist of Giant, Raleigh, and LaPierre, their residence logo, Endurance, and elements and accessories from helmets for the riders right down to the tires they will be riding on.
The house Endurance-emblem motorcycle is made of metal, alloy, and carbon fiber. The first two models are manufactured inside the organization’s manufacturer, based in Mr. Lavigne’s local Montreal. The carbon fiber version is manufactured in distant places but designed and painted through Mr. Lavigne’s Montreal enterprise.
“We are going to be a bit unique. We’ll have extra of a European flavor to the street motorcycles,” Mr. Lavigne said. “They have more of a European geometry. It’s greater of an at-ease, comfy trip.”
At the same time, as the marketplace needs an extra community-style motorbike, he goes to cater to the community’s demands, including the local mountain bikers and street bikers. He can also offer professional motorbike fitting offerings finished in view that 198ofThere’s a variety of street riders right here, so we have a terrific selection of (avenue bikes) everywhere from the $three hundred variety to unlimited,” he said.
Mr. Lavigne is moving from his shop at the former Frederick’s Bikes, Kayaks, and Storage, 5235 Route 37; Malone, however, will keep a repair shop open.
“Eighty percent of my commercial enterprise the ultimate summers got here from Potsdam and Canton, even with the fact that Treadmill changed into here,” Mr. Lavigne stated. “People were driving up and that they knew we have been promoting more midrange to excessive-stop (motorcycles) and the upkeep, we did Walmart motorcycles, in which I sense humans sense intimidated about bringing their Walmart motorbike to a bike keep (however) we’ll restoration them.”
But Mr. Lavigne said he also wants to be engaged with the network, using his years of experience, which commenced when he welded his first bike and took it to Europe, wherein he cycled through 9 nations in four-and-a-1/2 months. After that, he participated in a triathlon in 1987-88 and mountain cycling from 1992 to 1997. He said he was worried about World Cup cycling and went directly to schooling, including triathlete and Iron Man victor Lisa Bentley.
He stated that he desires to begin preserving clinics starting in the spring to build on that enjoyment and hopefully develop a biking network.
“So if we can begin to introduce the one’s types of adventures, whether it’s to be a racer, a commuter, or to go on a journey, we can surely help you because of the enjoyment that I have and what I’ve carried out in my lifetime,” he said. “We’re in reality going to attempt to recruit children and show them a unique sport. It’s a non-impact recreation, and you’re exterior, and that’s the principal component, getting children outside and driving bikes.”
