Originally Posted by
Juan Foote
Yes, and my hanging out there ended up in my landing a temporary job there.
Right, this is how I got a job as a bike shop mechanic as a teen back in the 70's... and then bought my first car (a hot '67 fastback Mustang!) from the manager.
More recently many of us enjoyed hanging out at the local Performance bike shop. Besides group rides they held training seminars, parties, and movie nights. Much more fun than hanging out at Walmart. Sadly, they are now gone.