Tempe Bicycle
Bud and Yvonne Morrison are lifelong bicycle enthusiasts that have shared the love of bicycling with thousands of friends over the past 30+ years and hope to include thousands more in the years to come.
It all started in 1976, when they turned down a corporate transfer in order to stay in Tempe Arizona and start a new venture; a bike shop. They bought a small bike shop in disrepair on 6th street and Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe (where the Coffee Plantations is now) and got it on its feet. Then in 1988, when downtown Tempe was in the midst of redevelopment, they moved to another location about a half mile away at 330 West University. Since that time, their business has grown into one of the largest bike shops in Arizona with an average of over 500 bikes on the floor at one time and a full range of accessories, bicycle clothing and a full service repair department as well.
With the light rail system coming through Tempe, once again city development has forced another move for Tempe Bike in 2007. This time to three separate locations, one on each side of the ASU campus. The larger one is now further east at the Cornerstone Mall on the NE corner of Rural Road and University Drive. Another is cater corner from the old location at 405 West University and now on the south side of the road. Our third shop opened on 08/09/2010 at 922 East Apache, one of the shops under The Vue near the intersection of Rural Road and Apache Street.
Sales and full repair services are available at all three locations. Rentals are only available at the Rural Road location.
This husband and wife team are active in both riding and collecting vintage and antique bicycles. Bud has ridden thousands of miles on his high wheeler antique bike in parades and events. Yvonne is the team leader for the Tempe Bike Sunday Rides.
Events
Tempe Bicycle strives to offer various bicycle related events to our community. We offer free training classes and other events for bicycle enthusiasts. Please check back often for updates on these and other events.
Looking for rides and events in this area and in the state of Arizona? We suggest the ride section of the Arizona Bicycle Club Newsletter at http://www.azbikeclub.com/and the Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club (PMBC) at http://www.pmbcaz.org.
Looking for on bike instruction? The Coalition of Arizona can help. Visit their web page for further information and a list of classes. All classes are taught by national certified instructors at http://www.cazbike.org.
The city of Tempe also has events and rides. .To check these out go to [http://www.tempe.gov/tim/Bike/BicycleProjects.htm]
You might also want to check out "The Arizona Bicycle & Pedestrian Program".
This site is a great source for:
- Road and off-road maps
- Cycling organizations
- Bicycle laws
FREE BICYCLE CLINICS:
The clinics will cover the following. Please check back for the next sessions.
Thursday, March 22nd from 7 to 9pm.
One clinic is designed for those just starting out and for those who haven't ridden recently. It will answer all of those questions you forgot to ask when you bought your bike and will also have tips for the more experienced riders.
The session will cover: Adjusting and sizing a bike for fit, flat repair, lubrication, and the state and city bicycle laws you need to be aware of. Plus tips on shifting skills and advice for riding with greater safety and better efficiency.
Thursday, March 29th from 7 to 9pm.
Our second clinic will help you learn how to adjust and repair your bicycle. The session will cover adjusting brakes, gears and bearings, chain repair and bike safety check.
All clinics are at the 715 South Rural location...and remember, no need to bring a bike to the clinic as we have plenty here to practice on.
It all started in 1976, when they turned down a corporate transfer in order to stay in Tempe Arizona and start a new venture; a bike shop. They bought a small bike shop in disrepair on 6th street and Mill Avenue in downtown Tempe (where the Coffee Plantations is now) and got it on its feet. Then in 1988, when downtown Tempe was in the midst of redevelopment, they moved to another location about a half mile away at 330 West University. Since that time, their business has grown into one of the largest bike shops in Arizona with an average of over 500 bikes on the floor at one time and a full range of accessories, bicycle clothing and a full service repair department as well.
With the light rail system coming through Tempe, once again city development has forced another move for Tempe Bike in 2007. This time to three separate locations, one on each side of the ASU campus. The larger one is now further east at the Cornerstone Mall on the NE corner of Rural Road and University Drive. Another is cater corner from the old location at 405 West University and now on the south side of the road. Our third shop opened on 08/09/2010 at 922 East Apache, one of the shops under The Vue near the intersection of Rural Road and Apache Street.
Sales and full repair services are available at all three locations. Rentals are only available at the Rural Road location.
This husband and wife team are active in both riding and collecting vintage and antique bicycles. Bud has ridden thousands of miles on his high wheeler antique bike in parades and events. Yvonne is the team leader for the Tempe Bike Sunday Rides.
Events
Tempe Bicycle strives to offer various bicycle related events to our community. We offer free training classes and other events for bicycle enthusiasts. Please check back often for updates on these and other events.
Looking for rides and events in this area and in the state of Arizona? We suggest the ride section of the Arizona Bicycle Club Newsletter at http://www.azbikeclub.com/and the Phoenix Metro Bicycle Club (PMBC) at http://www.pmbcaz.org.
Looking for on bike instruction? The Coalition of Arizona can help. Visit their web page for further information and a list of classes. All classes are taught by national certified instructors at http://www.cazbike.org.
The city of Tempe also has events and rides. .To check these out go to [http://www.tempe.gov/tim/Bike/BicycleProjects.htm]
You might also want to check out "The Arizona Bicycle & Pedestrian Program".
This site is a great source for:
- Road and off-road maps
- Cycling organizations
- Bicycle laws
FREE BICYCLE CLINICS:
The clinics will cover the following. Please check back for the next sessions.
Thursday, March 22nd from 7 to 9pm.
One clinic is designed for those just starting out and for those who haven't ridden recently. It will answer all of those questions you forgot to ask when you bought your bike and will also have tips for the more experienced riders.
The session will cover: Adjusting and sizing a bike for fit, flat repair, lubrication, and the state and city bicycle laws you need to be aware of. Plus tips on shifting skills and advice for riding with greater safety and better efficiency.
Thursday, March 29th from 7 to 9pm.
Our second clinic will help you learn how to adjust and repair your bicycle. The session will cover adjusting brakes, gears and bearings, chain repair and bike safety check.
All clinics are at the 715 South Rural location...and remember, no need to bring a bike to the clinic as we have plenty here to practice on.
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