Author Archives: Ernest

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.

Dressing for Cooler Weather

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Ernest

For me this is one of my favorite times of the year to ride. The weather cools down and the colors begin to change, offering amazing scenery for a ride. Sometimes it is a struggle to figure out what to … Continue reading →

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Consumer Education – “Too good to be true”

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Ernest

Sometimes when the deal is too good to be true or just doesn’t seem right it really is “too good to be true” In these cases I usually go with my gut feeling on it. If time presents itself I … Continue reading →

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Bicycle Fix a Flat Kit

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Ernest

Some of the most important things you need to carry with you when you ride are the tools and items needed to fix a flat. At some time or another every cyclist is going to experience a flat tire. If … Continue reading →

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Just when you thought you were in shape….

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Ernest

Remember when you thought you were in shape and then you went for a ride with people faster and stronger then you? Yup, I had one of those rides today. It wasn’t a “fun” ride but it was a “good” … Continue reading →

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A Simple Phone Call – So Hard?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Ernest

Why is a simple phone call so hard for a company to make? I just don’t understand it. A simple phone call would have been so easy to make and would have stopped a problem from arising. The experience started … Continue reading →

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