West Coast Representation

One of the original members of LCBC, Mark Mehlinger, recently moved out to San Diego to seek out new adventures, roads, and mountains, since Maryland simply could not contain him anymore. Since being out there over the past couple of weeks, he has had the opportunity to experience the SoCal velo culture, which has been a drastic change from the East Coast scene.

During one of his morning group rides with the San Diego Bicycle Club, where over 100 riders were in attendance, Mark found himself at the front of the B group, making a break away with a few bold others. During the breakout, he noticed another guy in the break away rocking an Adventure for the Cure jersey with the Princeton Sports logo. When the group reached a light and had to slow down, Mark had a quick conversation with the cyclist, asking about the jersey and where the local Princeton Sports shop was located, since he didn't realize it was a national chain. The cyclist responds, "Columbia ... Columbia, Maryland." Mark instantly did a double take and explained his recent move from Baltimore. It was later discovered that Mark had actually sold this guy a coffee table through Craigslist some time back, while they were both in Mayland, such a small world! Mark also found out there was another guy with this cyclist who both rode and wore the Adventure for the Cure kits. They were originally from San Diego, moved out to Maryland a few years ago before moving back.

This new found connection through a random series of events led to a mean climb-fest out East today, riding out to some mountains to test Mark's chops against the West coast terrain. Best of luck Mark and keep the representation strong!

West Coast Princeton Sports representation