About ProCycling
Colorado Springs’ premier bike shop
ProCycling is Colorado Springs’ premier bike shop. Its staff prides themselves on providing you with the kind of customer service that you can’t put a price tag on. Whether you purchase a $500 bike to get into better shape or a $10,000 dream bike, we will ensure that the bike is fitted to you with care and precision, and that it is the right bike for your intended use. We will also work with you to discover the associated accessories to enhance your cycling experience. With such exclusive lines as Specialized, Orbea, Felt, Yeti, Moots, Serotta, and clothing lines including Jett, Gore, SheBeest, Fox, and Castelli, we are sure to be able to meet all your cycling-related needs.
Our Staff
Brian Stratton
Manager
Employee since: 2005 Industry experience: 18 years
The metaphorical Moses of mountain bike suspension – he’s got more practical experience than most pack into 35-year career. Whether it’s building your new $7000 carbon Orbea or wrenching your own precious steed, Brian’s the man when it comes to bike mechanics – be it road, mountain, vintage, or modern. You know you can trust his work, too, because when he’s not slinging bikes at ProCycling, he’s out hammering on the work he’s done to one of his own many bikes.
Ryan Bennett
Assistant manager, Sales & Key Buyer
Employee since: 2009 Industry experience: 19 years
Anybody with Nine bikes in their garage has a serious addiction. And that’s exactly the type of person we employ here at ProCycling: cycling addicts. Ryan has a strong background in riding and sizing, having hosted clinics, bike fits, and group rides for serveral shops. At ProCycling, Ryan’s responsible buying aswell as sales. Let Ryan’s passion for cycling help you find the perfect ride!
Mike Vidovich
Service Manager
Employee since: 2007 Industry experience: 4 years
Mike never met a Red Bull he didn’t like. With 20 years as an avid mountain biker, this guy has all the experience you need to keep your bike in top shape. As a service tech at ProCycling, he combines technical know-how with personal experience to keep your bike riding far longer than you can. The suspension linkage on a Trek Top Fuel doesn’t scare Mike, nor does applying chain lube to an Orbea Orca. Got a problem? Come on in: Mike just slammed a Red Bull.
Josh Carr
Service Tech
Employee since: 2008 Industry Experience: 7 Years
Josh started his career at a shop in Florida. Shortly thereafter he left the sun behind for the fresh air of Colorado in 2000. After a number of years turning wrenches he decided to pursue his dream of competitive Trials riding. Now that his knees are shot, he has come back to helping others get back on the trail. He continues is passion for the cycling industry learning new aspects of the business. Who knows, the next bike you may ride maybe welded up by Josh.
Branden Rakita
Sales Associate and Bike Fitter
Employee since: 2007 Industry experience: 1 year, and Pro Triathlete
If you ever see this guy out on a training ride, be prepared to watch him ride away from you. Or run, or swim. Why? ‘Cause when he’s not working the sales floor at ProCycling, Branden’s a professional triathlete. Being a fast guy on course is one thing, but he’s long been an expert on road and mountain bike tech. And, in case you hadn’t heard, triathletes are religious about their bike position. That’s good for you because Branden brings that discipline to the shop. What more could you ask for from a guy who counts spokes instead of sheep when he sleeps at night?
Dave Gillespie
Sales Associate
Employee since: 2003 Industry experience: 21 years
Dave is one of the original ProCycling employees, which is a huge asset to the store, and shows one of ProCycling’s cornerstone principals: striving to keep customers, and employees, for the long term. Dave’s done it all at ProCycling – he’s raced on the mountain bike team, he’s spent years in the service department, and now he’s on the sales floor. Not to mention the fact that Dave’s been riding and racing since the early 90’s – now that’s a lot of saddle time! He’s got the professional advice to set you up with whatever cycling needs you can muster.
