Bike disaster leads to awesome discovery about my neighborhood.

While replacing the tire on my front wheel last week my quick release just completely fell apart. Being a bicycle maintenance noob I said to myself "No! Now I need to go buy a whole new wheel!" (and quick because this is my commuter bike)

I quickly hopped in the car and drove down town to the local bike shop downtown, which was closed. Apparently the owner is "biking and eating in Italy."

I have only ever known of this one bike shop in The Dalles. In desperation I did a search for bike shops near The Dalles and low and behold a location popped up just blocks from my house. T & Nae's Cycles is a little appointment only bike shop a couple operates out of their house. I didn't know it was appointment only at the time so I just hoofed it up there to see if they could help me fix my bike. Luckily somebody was home and willing to help me out. Once I explained to him my problem he got me the part I needed (for free! how's that for customer service) and gave me some helpful advice. I'll definitely be going here first for all of my bicycle needs when I can help it.

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