Out with the Old in with the new

January 16, 2014

Many of you know that I am moving the Bicycle Repair Shop back into Christian Books & More at 1612 1st Avenue SE in Moultrie Georgia. I was in there before Ruth was diagnosed with DCIS. DCIS stands for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ and is a basically a low grade breast cancer. She had to go through 6.5 weeks of radiation and I had to take her back and forth as well as go to work everyday, so I moved the Repair shop to the house. That way I could be closer to my wife if she needed me and I could still fix bikes but I would not be able to be at the store and actually interact with as many of the cyclists. That really was bad since I really love to talk to people and learn from hem and if I can help them, that is even better.

Well she is now finished with treatment and I am no longer working a "job" so I am moving back to the "store" and I have a completely new deal and new setup though it really won't affect the customer much at all. I will actually be renting space in the store and will be the owner of the bicycle shop. I have worked out an arrangement to purchase everything the current owner has and to rent the space. I actually have paid the "rent" ahead 9 months.

Here are some pictures of what it currently looks like at the bike shop, but I think I can make it look a LOT better, I am hoping I can also improve sales since I will now be at the store from 11A-6 P Monday through Friday.

I want to put in some nutritional products like Sport Beans, Hammer Gel and Honey Stingers, and some more lubes and cleaners as well as set up a place where we can professional fit cyclists to their bike.  I also want to build a really nice rack for Bicycle tubes. I have an idea of what I would like, just nee dthe time to build it. I may bring some stuff with me to the shop and build it there, or may do all the board cutting etc at the house and then assemble it at the store.

If you get down this way give me a call at 229-921-0072 and stop by the shop.

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Have a great day, enjoy the pics and watch for the new and improved versio of BMG Cycles Plus- Coming soon

Bicycle Helmets for all ages

Parts and accessories

New and used bicycles

Bikes for kids

More bikes

bikes, tires and lots of stuff

Currently inside workshop area

More  of inside workshop space

More Bikes

Bikes

Another veiw of bikes

Frame without headset

Head Tube

Pressing in the cups

Getting everything ready to mark for cutting the Fork

Checking a second time before cuttiung Fork

Sam Taking delivery of jis new bike

1/10/14

Here is a bike I built from a frame and deleivered it today. The bike is for a 9 year old racer at Chehaw BMX. It started out as an Avanyt Frame. The frame had been modified several years before, so it was not easy getting the right stuff to build it up. With help from the young rider's father we were able to get parts from Ebay and JR BMX to finish the build. It has Promax head and stem, 24 X 1 1/8" tires and rims, KMC Chain, Man o War Chain tensioners, Carbon fork, clipless pedals, plastic seat and post. Sam was riding it around on the street in front of our house this morning and he really seemed to be very comfortable on the new bike.

I went to get the business license for the "shop" today. I got the application and then went over to have a background check done at the Police Dept. I also filled out a paper for the EIN # and the Georgia Tax #. I am suppose to move in by February 1, 2014 and want to make sure all the legal elemants are taken care of properly before then. Police report was clean, so that is good news, can't remember doing anything illegal.  Should be able to complete the legal aspects Monday. Tuesday I will call the suppliers and get the accounts changed over to my name and set up ACH accounts with the suppliers. 

The electrician is supose to be at the shop tomorrow to change some wiring around and add some more light. That should be nice. I will probably take one of the small refirigerators out there, and maybe get a cheap microwave so I can stay there for lunch some days.  May also try to find a small coffee pot for the shop,, that way if any of you come by to visit then we can sit and have a cup of coffee and talk bikes. 

I am hoping to get a few new things in really soon. I really want to get the tools and traing to do bike fittings, so that will be a priority, then I also want to put in some more lubes and cleanres, and Nutrition products. In the next few days I also plan to set up a website with lots of products related to bicycles and Health and Fitness, Diet and Nutrition and realted subjects. Ther will be a lot more projects on our website than in our store. 

Here is sort of a check list of new products I want to put in::

 

1. WD 40 Bike  Some of each Product

2. Jelly Belly Sport Beans

3. Park Tools

4. Finish Line Lubes and Cleaners

5. Honey Stinger Nutrition Products

6. White Lightning Lubes and cleaners

7. Bike Fitting Equipment and training.

8. Hammer Nutrition Products

I will likeley build a Counter and purchase a Cash Register as well as add pegbaord wall to he back of the showroom area.

Ther will be a small workout area behind the showroom that people can come workout, sort of like a mini gym or a studio. I have a Treadclimber, a MultiGym, and a weight bench with barbell and dumbells that will be placed in that area. This will be available for anyone but will be especially set up for any Chiseled Faith clients that want to use it.  We will be offering a special price of only 10.00 per month per person or 25.00 for a full 12 weeks. I will probably also put a trainer back there where I can put a bike on to "fit"  the rider. When the trainer is not in use for fitting it can be used to hold a bike as a "stationary" bike. I have several bikes that can be used for that. 

You can expect to see many videos coming up on our new youtube channel also, as I have plans for numerous videos, some decsribing the use of various tools that we will be having in the store as well as various lubes and nutritional products. Of course you will see lots of  Tour de Tifton and other ride videos. 

Hope you enjoy hem all. 

Have a great day

Jerry "The Bicycle Nut" Goodwin

 

It is a beginning

1/7/14

Today I drove out to the shop to talk to Mr. Mills who owns the building where the Bookstore and the Bike Shop will be. He is going to work on getting the electric so I don't have to walk to he front to turn on the lights, and so I can turn the lights on separate from the other lights in the back half of the building.

I am going to have to get a cash register for the store and will have to put up a wall between the bike shop area and the workout area. That wall will be made of Pegboard so I can dsiplay items for sale on it. I am hoping I can add some Nutrition Products to the stuff that is out there now, some more lubes and cleaners, and  a few other itmes that people may want like water bottle holders.

I am also wanting to add bike fitting to the shop.

I am building a 24" BMX Cruiser bike for a person in Albany Georgia and it is looking great. 1 1/8' tires, very lightweight, the stem and headset came in today so I can finish that up and hopefully get it up to Albany this weekend.

Here is a photo of my 2010 Fuji ACR2 Bike. I also have a Fuji Nevada 1.0 Mountain Bike with front and rear disc brakes- nice bike.

Fuji ACR 2 (Black with red bar tape) Fuji Sunfire 1.0 (Lavender)

Not sure how much I will get to ride with the new shop and stuff going on, but am hoping it is a quite a bit. Once I get everything moved into the new area and arranged as I want it, I will probably ride out there and back quite often.

If you get to Moultrie, look me up. The new address is 1612 2nd Ave SE come to the back ( More Parking) and we are just inside he back door. Come by and we can grab a cup of coffe and maybe a piece of pie at J.Hareys and talk shop.

Don't forget that I am also now ProTrainer/Regional Manager for Chiseled Faith 

Chiseled Faith is a scripture-based program featuring a simple 12-Week Fitness/Nutrition Plan designed to emphasize lifestyle adjustments. Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain energy, or take your current fitness to the next level, Chiseled Faith is for you!

VISIT www.ChiseledFaith.com for more info!!

Have a great day

Jerry The bicycle nut Goodwin

New Year/ New Opportunity

I Corinthians 6:19-20 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.


Looking back on 2013 there was plenty of ups and downs. Sometimes it seemed like more down then ups, but we survived and we have actually came through smarter and in much better financial shape than we were at the beginning of 2013.

I won't bother going over all the "bad" things that went on in 2013, but as a family we look forward to what 2014 is promising so far.

We are in the process of expanding our little bicycle repair shop in Moultrie and that is a little scary but also exciting. I will be posting regular updates here as we  progress. Hopefully some video and photo updates as wel ass just written stuff.

Here are some plans for the bike shop

1. The name has been changed to BMG Cycles Plus,, we will be in the back of  Christian Books & More on 2nd Street SE in Moultrie. We will be right inside the back door, so if you come down that way to visit, just come to the back, there is plenty of parking back there (actually more parking in the back than the front). We will be open from 11A-6P Monday through Friday and I should be there most of that time.

2. The "shop" area will be completely redesigned with much more lighting and a lot of new equipment and tools.

3. We will add a line of Nutrition Products for cyclists and athletes ( Probably Hammer Nutrition)

4. We will add a display of Park biucycle tools for those that want to work on their own bike

5. If all works out we will be carrying an American Line of Titanium Bikes from Sage Cycles.

6. The showroom area will be completely redesigned to be more customer feirndly

7. We will be doing professional bike fittings and adding other services as we see a need.

8. expect to see lots of  "specials" and promotions form the Bikes shop during the next 9 months.

In additition to the Bike shop I have accpetd a position as PrTrainer/Regional Manager of Chiseled Faith.
Chisield Faith is a unique new program that is designed to help chucrches meet their fundraising goals while at the same time offering a service to the members that heps them become more healthey and fit.

Chiseled Faith, a scripture-based program, features a simple 12-Week Fitness/Nutrition Plan designed to emphasize lifestyle adjustments. Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain energy, or take your current fitness to the next level, Chiseled is for you!

Mission

Spreading the Gospel of Health & Fitness

Chiseled Faith is a scripture-based program featuring a simple 12-Week Fitness/Nutrition Plan designed to emphasize lifestyle adjustments. Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain energy, or take your current fitness to the next level, Chiseled Faith is for you!  Chiseled Faith is more than just a diet and exercise program.  This program is designed to emphasize permanent changes in behavior and achievement of control over your life.  Weight loss or weight management becomes a positive experience by turning healthy choices into a routine part of your life.  Chiseled Faith will provide you the necessary tools to revolt against poor choices regarding your health, fitness, and spirituality for a lifetime.  The Chiseled Faith Program provides a Chiseled Faith Coach on a weekly basis to help you every step of the way in achieving those goals you set over the 12-week period.
THE CHISELED FAITH PROGRAM INCLUDESWorkout Program
Nutrition Plan
Health & Fitness Assessment
Motivational Tools & Survival Guide
Weekly Sessions Led by Chiseled Faith Coach
Scripture Reading and Devotional
Progress Tracking
Journaling Accountability
Social Media Community Support
BENEFITS OF THE CHISELED FAITH PROGRAM TO THE CHURCH
Healthier Congregation
Spiritual Enrichment
Increased Congregation Involvement
Outreach Opportunity
Increased Financial Resources for Church Ministries

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The area in the bookstore right behind the bicycle showroom  is being turned into a workout room/ small gym where people that sign up for Chiseled Faith can come and workout for onl 10.00 per month or 25.00 for the entire 12 weeks. You do not have to be a Chiseled Faith Participant to take advantage of the workout room.

Check out the Chiseled Faith Program by clicking here

Have a great day
Jerry "The Bicycle Nut" Goodwin