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About Ernest

Ernest is the owner of the Crofton Bike Doctor located in the Village of Waugh Chapel Shopping Center. Ernest has been in the industry since 1989 when he first started to work at the Bike Doctor of Arnold. During that time I developed a love for cycling and retail. I graduated from the University of Maryland and live and ride locally. I enjoy riding off road and on the road as well as doing a little bike touring. As a teenager I did a trip in Maine and then over to Novia Scotia which helped cement my love for riding. Since then I have done tours in the Canyons of Utah as well as several trips along the C&O Canal. Today I have both mountain bikes and road bikes that I enjoy riding. One of the most exciting things now is my wife is beginning to develop a passion for riding and we have begun mountain bike together as well as some light road riding.

Ride Locally, Shop Locally, Work Locally

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Ernest

As a society we need to keep the bicycle in the forefront of today’s youth as the preferred method of transportation. We may not be able to change the current generations driving habits but we can certainly influence and shape the future … Continue reading →

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Gas Prices Explained

Posted on June 22, 2008 by Ernest

In my travels I found myself in Watertown, NY this last weekend and saw this sign at a Stewart’s Gas Station/Mini Mart. (I took the picture Saturday June 21, 2008 in Watertown, NY at a Stewart’s on Washington Street. Sorry it … Continue reading →

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Shop Local – Support Local Businesses

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Ernest

 It is a changing world we live in and a business landscape that is always evolving. With an increase in Taxes and the cost of everything going up I wrote a letter to the editor to urge individuals to think … Continue reading →

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Interesting Fact

Posted on May 23, 2008 by Ernest

I read it takes 1.5 million barrels of oil to produce enough plastic water bottles for America every year, and 50 billion bottles a year are thrown away with only 23% recycled. It is so easy for us to use … Continue reading →

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BICYCLE COMMUTING IS EASY AND FUN

Posted on May 22, 2008 by Ernest

So I just filled up my truck to the tune of $100 the other day! Ouch, that hurt. For many of us myself included many of our trips by car could be replaced by a bike. For many Americans 40% of our trips in cars … Continue reading →

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