Olde Saratoga Bike and Boards

On the convergence of the X and Y axis of teaming Schuylerville, NY is Olde Saratoga Bike and Boards.

Run by Jeffrey J. Cook this shop is a prime example of giving up your awful job to peruse your passion. The shop has that really sincere feel that I look for when giving up my hard earned bucks. This is one of those little places that really make upstate NY a great place to live.

Raised in Connecticut Jeff was exposed to this part of the country visiting his family's dude ranch during the 1960's. By the 1990's Jeff had found his way to the area and just over two years ago he opened his bike and board shop giving up his job selling cars - which he apparently was less than fond of.

Jeff's shop offers that personal service and attention that larger stores can not provide. 

"It's all about the love" is Jeff's motto concerning both his clients and the sports he caters to.

Customers tend to be local and Jeff is hoping to become a fixture for sports as his clients grow from children and start families of their own.

Out front is one of the most amazing treasures; a Gore Mountain gondola! 

These were legend up here and though I was never in one myself I've heard it implied that lot's of "no good" took place in these gondolas back in the day.

As seasons change we'll check back in and see how the bike business is doing and perhaps an expansion into kayaks?

123 Broad St., Schuylerville, NY (518) 695-9500  

www.oldesaratogabikendboards.com