Cycle University: Welcoming a new West Seattle Blog sponsor

(L-R: Craig Undem, Tyler Farrar [pro racer at grand opening], Kristi Berg, Brad Loetel, Ed Ewing)
Today we welcome a new WSB sponsor, Cycle University, located on Fauntleroy where the Huling Brothers Chrysler showroom used to be (4550 next to the 76 station; map). Here’s what Cycle U wants you to know: They are a bike shop and a training center with a full selection of bikes, for kids to adults, and a full-service center for repairs of any kind. The employees are coaches as well as mechanics and love sharing their knowledge. They specialize in helping new riders who are taking up sports like Road Riding, Triathlon, Mountain biking, Cyclocross, or just riding around West Seattle in style. They have teams you can join for each one of these categories if you want to get serious. Cycle University is unique because they not only sell and service bikes, they teach classes to improve your riding, like a ski school for bikes. The list of classes is extensive, but in a nutshell, they have an impressive indoor training center where you bring your own bike (or rent one of theirs) and do spin-type classes; they teach kids to ride without training wheels; and they have outdoor classes for adults on: Group riding, hill climbing, Triathlon, Cyclocross, and Introduction to Road Racing. Founded by Craig Undem on Gatewood Hill in 2004 (used to race against Lance Armstrong and coached at the Tour de France in 2002 and 2003), Cycle U has another location in North Seattle near Children’s Hospital. They carry the full line of Specialized bikes and have a friendly staff of folks who love bikes and endurance sports. They also specialize in Bike Fitting. Manager Brad Loetel is assisted by head mechanic Catherine Monroe, and Ed Ewing is the director of their indoor Cycling program. Hours are Monday – Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-6 (opening Sundays in May). Call 206-432-9982 or visit the website for the full scoop – www.CycleU.com. They have a bike swap this Sunday (May 2nd), where you can sell your cycling stuff or look for good deals!

We thank Cycle University for sponsoring independent, community-collaborative neighborhood news on WSB; find our sponsor team, and info on joining, all here.

9 Replies to "Cycle University: Welcoming a new West Seattle Blog sponsor"

  • HeyJoe April 27, 2010 (2:35 pm)

    Dropped by on Sunday to get some new tires and check this place out, closed unfortunately.

    Nonetheless I am looking forward to visiting Craig’s shop. Alki Bike and Board is pretty good, Aaron’s is basically avoid at all costs.

    The more alternatives, the better. I wish them well.

  • Carson April 27, 2010 (2:44 pm)

    My Bro-in-law is a loyal customer of them in Sand Point and can’t say enough nice things about them. He even dragged me to the opening a couple months back and I think I won a free T-Shirt, I should come and collect it some day! What I really should do is take a few classes….

  • Alison April 27, 2010 (5:10 pm)

    I have been more than happy with this shop! Bought a new bike from them and I am very happy with my purchase and the service I have received!

  • Ed Fan Club April 27, 2010 (5:18 pm)

    Ed was my spinning instructor at Allstar.

    He was awesome. Challenging, but in a nice way.

    Not to mention, he’s major swoon. :P

  • shane April 27, 2010 (6:08 pm)

    Did a great and reasonable job tuning my bike!

  • davidf April 27, 2010 (6:55 pm)

    I had my mountain bike tuned, and am very happy that there is a better shop in West Seattle, than the other two previously mentioned.

  • Velo_nut April 27, 2010 (7:20 pm)

    I race with Ed, been coached by Craig. Many an indoor TT over at Sandpoint and the wife did Incycle for two seasons… Not to mention they are a supporting sponsor for my racing team, thumbprintracing.org

    Much love gentlemen (and you too KB!!!)

    Kristi, by the way, looks tiny and sweet but she will tear your legs off, man or woman.

  • Al April 27, 2010 (8:09 pm)

    I’m a die-hard customer of Alki B&B but I welcome them to the neighborhood. It’s a great location and they should do well.

  • Paul April 27, 2010 (8:44 pm)

    Aaron’s Bicycle Repair is a great shop if you are a transportational cyclist. They do quality work and are good at keeping older bikes running well. One of the few shops of any kind that won’t try and sell you something you don’t need. That said I am very happy to have another bike shop in the neighborhood.

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