{"id":46178,"date":"2015-09-23T14:17:55","date_gmt":"2015-09-23T14:17:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/owegopennysaver.com\/?p=46178"},"modified":"2015-09-27T14:18:32","modified_gmt":"2015-09-27T14:18:32","slug":"local-bicycle-retailer-is-named-one-of-americas-best-bike-shops-for-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2015\/09\/23\/local-bicycle-retailer-is-named-one-of-americas-best-bike-shops-for-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"Local bicycle retailer is named one of America\u2019s Best Bike Shops for 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Babcock Bicycles of Endicott, N.Y. has been named one of America\u2019s Best Bike Shops for 2015 by the National Bicycle Dealers Association.<\/p>\n<p>There are approximately 4,000 bike shops in the United States, and fewer than 300 were chosen to be named \u201cAmerica\u2019s Best.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The shops were asked to fill out a detailed application describing what sets them apart from the average retailer. Mystery shoppers then evaluated the business in more detail by visiting the store, reviewing their website, and contacting the shop by phone to assess the performance from a consumer\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n<p>During the application process, heart-warming stories came in from all over the country of shops that donate bicycles to children, work to find safe routes to schools, build bike trails, and organize free bicycling events to get people outside and help them maintain a healthy lifestyle.<\/p>\n<p>The program is designed to help consumers find great stores in their areas that will provide the expertise and professionalism they need to get the most benefit from cycling.<\/p>\n<p>The recipients of the America\u2019s Best Bike Shops title not only offer great shopping experiences, but are also rated on their support for their communities, as well as support for bicycle advocacy both locally and nationally.<\/p>\n<p>2015 is the third year the NBDA has sponsored the program, and response to the format was positive from the start; especially from smaller shops that are not normally recognized.<\/p>\n<p>One store owner wrote: \u201cExciting stuff! Now maybe smaller shops like ours will have a chance at being recognized.\u201d At the same time, the larger retailers agreed and stated \u201cwe do what we need to do to be at the top. This can only help the entire industry.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Babcock Bicycles of Endicott, N.Y. has been named one of America\u2019s Best Bike Shops for 2015 by the National Bicycle Dealers Association. 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