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About Us

Kalyn and David

Your Local Bike Shop

Bicycle World was founded in 1972. We got our start in a tiny storefront on Central Avenue where we hauled bikes down a narrow stairway to our basement shop. From that location we helped cyclists ranging from toddlers on their first bikes, to competitive athletes; and everyone in between.

While our first home was modest, it was filled with a passion for bikes and our community.  Many of our customers have been riding with us for decades.

In 2023, we got a new owner (David Hartig), made the move to a bigger space, put our sales floor and workshop on the same level, and revitalized our logo with a modern twist on the original (It’s great, right?).

Original Logo 1972

New Logo 2023

Our Team

DAVID HARTIG

Favorite Ride: Grant County Potosi Loop

First Bicycling Memory: Riding my Schwinn Skipper Single Speed. Paperboy-style up Southern Ave in Dubuque and making it…..daily.

Secret Skill: Empowering cyclists of any age and ability.

Outside the Shop: Advocating for cycling infrastructure and equity as the mobility team leader for Dubuque Forward and founding member of the Dubuque Bike Coop.

KALYN NOWACKI

Favorite Ride: Interstate Power Preserve Trail - Distribution Line and Single Phase Trails or noodling around on Dubuque’s North End.

First Bicycling Memory: Being pulled behind my parents in a bike trailer as a toddler for a visit to Tom & Jerry’s Restaurant.

Secret Skill: Fitting helmets on little heads, (big heads too of course)

Outside the Shop: I stay busy wrangling my own kids, riding my bike when I have the time.

Browse Our Bike Selection

Find your dream bike today and visit us for a test ride. We'll ensure that you're on the right bike to meet your needs and the right frame size for a comfortable, safe cycling experience.