Shawn Spencer
shawn@bikecycleshop.com
Having lived and worked in Wilmington his whole life, Shawn enjoys the amenities the area has to offer. "Riding a bicycle allows me to take in my surroundings on a different level." Shawn's passion is spending time with his family as his two children grow and learn. He enjoys the smile customers have when they find the perfect bicycle fit for their lifestyle! Shawn has been racing triathlons, duathlons, multisport events, marathons, ultramarthons, mountain bike races  and 24 hour mountain bike events for over 17 years. The past few years he has achieved the  honor of being ranked as an All American in the USAT rankings. Having participated in so many events has given him the knowledge base to help the customer pick the bike for All the Cycles of Your Life.  (FIST certified)

Melanie Spencer

It all started in the summer of 1993 with a crush on the boy at the bike shop. Now,15 yrs. 2 dogs, and 2 kids later, Melanie & Shawn are living out the dream they wrote on paper while dating. "To one day own our own Bicycle shop where people love to come." Melanie has worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 11 yrs. but now spends most of her time with the kids and helping out at the bike shop whenever she can. Trying not to be the token "bosses wife", she is working mainly on our Triathlon Training Camp and Special customer events.

A junior at UNCW and an avid cyclist, Kaylin is new to the North Carolina tri series. She is a member of the college's triathlon team with many races under her belt, including races in the cold waters of Long Island. Now living in Wilmington, she continues to train and strives to improve her racing at every chance she gets. "I love that feeling I get after a great race." Kaylin is proud to be on the team at Bike Cycles. She looks forward to helping anyone find the right bike and gear to make their cycling experience all it can be. Ask her about her about our new 3D BG Fit! (BG Fit Certified)

Charlie is a local, born in Burgaw, with a deep love for the area and bicycling. After graduating from Cape Fear Community College, he moved to Charlotte and became a Police Officer. While in Charlotte he had the opportunity to help start a bicycle patrol unit at UNC Charlotte. Charlie was responsible for the maintenance and up-keep of the unit's bikes. He became an instructor and assisted in starting bike patrol units on other campuses and municipalities. He moved back to the area to work for the Division of Community Corrections as a probation officer. While he was there he assisted in creating a bicycle unit to assist Carolina Beach Police during peak tourist season.   You can see him most every day on his new Specialized Tarmac.  Charlie is F.I.S.T certified and BG Fit Certified.

Glenn McCarroll

Glenn is the motivator. He has compleated multiple iron distance triathlons, including Iron Man Hawaii.  He is very versed in the training and fitness required to go the distance in a race.  Glenn is also the proud owner of a new Specialized Langster.  He is always looking forward to the next adventure in fitness.  Check out his personal web site at http://glennsworkouts.spaces.live.com/

Kristen Smith

     Kristen joined the Bike Cycles staff to help with the triathlon camps and has continued on.  Kristen is also an accomplished Iron Distance competitor as well as a running coach.  Stop by and bend her ear about everything from a sweet beach cruiser to nutrition, she knows.

Mike Ruskin

Long time Wilmington bicycle mechanic, Mike brings to Bike Cycles a high level of bicycle expertise.  A human nurse day job, bike doctor when he works at Bike Cycles.  Ask him a question.....he has the knowledge.

Todd Collins

Joining the Bike Cycles team as a handy mechanic Todd came to us via Pinehurst!  He was an accomplished cross-country runner, finishing his he season as a state champion.    Recently finishing his technical masters course Todd is now a Certified Master Technician.  Todd also likes chicken.... alot.

Ben is the student all parents wish they had.  An avid soccer player, swimmer, and an all around great guy, he brings to Bike Cycles the youth and drive to inspire us all to live life.  In Ben’s own words he aspires to "change the world by pointing out it's faults, and correcting its (not it's!) grammar." Ben's newest bike is a Raleigh 29er+G...watch for him on the trails, or rather watch out for him on the trails...

Derek Wilson

 Coming from Chapel Hill, he has been a bike mechanic for five years and enjoys every minute of it. He is most excited when riding his gold Raleigh or bmx bike. Derek is also an accomplished photographer. He has been shooting photos for eight years and has a photography degree from the Art Institute of Boston.