Scott Maloney, new majority owner of Century Cycles in Medina, remembers the first time he rode a bike on his own — the whizzing of the tires as he floated down the hill, the smell of summer air and the freedom we all experience when first learning to ride a bike.
Scott recalls that at 12 years old, he was always stopping to admire Schwinn bikes in the window of a local repair shop. One day, the owner handed Scott a new bike in a box and said, "Alright kid, let's see what you got." Scott assembled the bike, was offered a job and he knew then that biking was in his blood and that one day he would share that passion with others.
Scott and his wife and business partner, Vicki, knew it was the right time to take over Century Cycles when the opportunity presented itself in November 2021. Along with co-owner Josh Ronschke, their mission is to breathe new life and excitement into biking for everyone young and old.
At Century Cycles, which has been in operation since 1992, you can easily find the right bike and everything that comes with it. Century Cycles has four locations: Medina, Peninsula, Rocky River and Shaker Hts. No matter your age, ability or background, you can rent a bike at the Rocky River and Peninsula locations to experiment with different styles of bikes. Here are some insights from Scott:
- Electric bikes do well with retirees for their low impact exercise.
- A Trail-a-Bike is a great option for little ones who like the feeling of pedaling but need to remain in control with an adult at the helm.
- Hybrid bikes are the most popular with a comfortable upright riding position.
A bonus of renting is that you get to “ride before you buy” because every bike or accessory is available at one of the four stores for purchase.
“Your experience when visiting any of our locations will be enjoyable and relaxed,” says Scott. “It’s important that you feel confident in the bike you are riding so we encourage test riding and we will assist you in finding the right helmet and other accessories to go with the bike. We have it all.”
Getting outside and finding a place where you can ride your new bike is easy. Century Cycles lists events on their website that will promise you and your new bike an adventure. Whether it's a night ride or a bike-to-school challenge, there's something for every age and every background. Need a repair? They do that too.
Medina Century Cycles recently moved to a new location and can now be found at 875 N. Court St. Also, visit Century Cycles at CenturyCycles.com and follow along with them on social media at Facebook.com/CenturyCycles and Instagram.com/CenturyCycles.