Mill Creek Cycle and Skate is a hidden gem for community
members on Fifth street in Marysville. It’s
a small town shop with big goals and thoughts for the future. The owner, Eric
Herzog, believes that Marysville was the perfect place for his shop, “Having
lived in Marysville for 17 years and seeing the growth in Marysville over that
time, we felt it was a great place to start our business. I have biked most of
my life and felt that the community would both support and benefit from a
bicycle and skate shop.”
Herzog deems Mill Creek Cycle and Skate a full service shop,
“Mill Creek is a full service shop. We can do everything from changing a
flat tire to complete bike overhauls. Much of our service is in performing
tune-ups; ensuring that your bike is functioning properly and is safe to ride. Our services are not limited to bikes. We have performed repairs on
wheel chairs, walkers, strollers and even horse carts. If it has wheels
and needs repair, chances are we can fix it.”
I can attest that his service is of the best quality as I
brought a bike to him in shambles that had been sitting in the garage for
years. I came back 2 days later and picked up what seemed like a brand new
bike. Not to mention for a very affordable price. It now runs smooth and silk
along the back roads of Marysville.
Mill Creek Cycle and Skate is still a fairly new shop and
they have big plans on expanding in the future, “We currently carry one brand
of adult bikes, Raleigh, which offers a wide variety of styles and performance
levels. On the BMX side, we have bikes from Redline, DK and Verde. We
also have a full skateboard shop where we offer skateboard components, as well
as complete skateboards and longboards. In the future we would like to offer
bikes from other manufactures, integrate a full clothing line and have more
bikes in stock for customer selection.”
When looking to get back into biking after abandoning my
bike in the garage for years, Herzog even offered friendly advice on how to
start getting back into it, “My best recommendation is to get a bike that fits. Many of our customers are surprised to find out that bikes have sizes
other than the wheel size. The bikes we carry at Mill Creek offer, at a
minimum, 4 different frame sizes. Sizing is roughly based on height, however
that is just the starting point for a comfortable fit.” Herzog also frequently
shares articles on his website and Facebook page with his advice for bikers of
all levels.
On the Facebook page you’ll also be able to find all the
specials Mill Creek Cycle and Skate has to offer, “We currently have a summer
long sale going on in conjunction with Raleigh Bikes. It's called 'The
Cycle of Wellness' and offers some great discounts on the entire line of bikes. We're also having a back to school special on skateboards where you get
free grip tape with any skateboard deck purchase. We always post specials
on our Facebook page which can be found at https://www.facebook.com/MillCreekcycle/.
Mill Creek Cycle and Skate is active in the community and the
cycling world, “We have sponsored the Marysville portion of 'The Tour of Ohio'
and the 'Bike to School Challenge' that occurs during National Bike Month in
May. We also planned a 'Cranksgiving Ride' which entailed collecting
donations for The Salvation Army Food Pantry during the Thanksgiving season. We
have provided support to the Union County covered bridges ride
and completed repairs for the trikes for "Safety Town", a safety
education program for children ages 3-5. As we expand, we plan to have additional
bike and skateboard related events in Marysville.”
UFC Covered Bridge Tour is Saturday, September 3rd, 2016 and
it’s not too late to sign up! You can register online at: www.unioncountyfoundation.org.
When Mill Creek Cycle and Skate came to Marysville they
filled a void that we didn’t even realized we had, “In general, every town
needs a bike shop. Marysville has a robust community of enthusiast cyclists.
However, it's not just the enthusiast who need bikes or service. National
statistics indicate 1/3 of the U.S. population rides a bike annually. Just like
cars, bikes need service and occasionally, to be replaced. We fill a void that
existed by offering quality bikes and skateboards for sale, as well as
convenient repair for both.”
Eric Herzog and Mill Creek Cycle and Skate would like thank
their customers and the Marysville community for supporting a family owned,
small business. Feel free to stop by and see them anytime! They are open
Tuesday through Saturday.
Contact Information:
Eric Herzog
120 E. Fifth Street
Marysville, Ohio 43040
937.303.8349
