Bicycle Center Staff
Phil Blomquist
Phil started working at the bike shop while he was still in high school.. and he graduated in '75. With over 35 years experience in the industry, Phil has made his place in the world of bicycles. With all his experience, Phil is filled with knowledge, understanding and advice to guide customers into a positive riding experience. Phil is involved in the community and a wellspring of answers. Come in and have a chat with him.
Chad VanSolkema
Chad has been at the helm at BC for the past 8 years. If its got two wheels, Chad’s going to sit on it… and pedal it up a hill. With racing experience in road, cyclo-cross and cross-country, Chad knows what the serious cyclist needs. Chad is a certified Specialized BGFit technician. (SW Tarmac,.....
Austin Copeland-Rynders
Austin has worked at BC for 6 years and is very knowledgeable in the art of bicycle sales and repair. He has a history of racing criterions, cyclo-cross, half-ironman triathlons, and road events. Austin is also a nurse and wilderness medicine specialist. He is currently studying medicine at the U of U. (Tarmac, Crux, Langster, Transition, Globe Live)
Ken Gronseth (aka KennyG)
With a masters degree in Geology, Ken not only is a master when looking at rocks, he is simply the best mechanic that can be found in the western United States. He can turn a bike inside out and put it back together again without even breaking a sweat. Ken has been working as the head mechanic at the Bicycle Center for over 35 years, and has no thoughts of stopping soon.
Shawn Harrison
If you ever want to see a man ride a wheelie on a road bike at 30 miles an hours Shawn is the guy to keep your eye on when out for a ride. Shawn has been biking around the globe for years – and biking to Bicycle Center for over a year now. (Tarmac Pro)
Steven Blomquist
The Bicycle Center was Steven’s first stop on the way home from the hospital after being born, and thus a worthy mascot. Working at the bike shop for over 15 years, Steven has a robust knowledge of the bicycle industry. Steven is also a wakeboarding enthusiast. Steven currently attends the U of U studying business. (Tarmac Pro, Globe Live)
Brian Glad
Brian is our resident mountain bike expert. He stinks of mountain bike. With six years of bike shop experience and working for multiple manufactures, he provides well-informed information on suspension design for all types of riders. When not x-ing it up or throwing tail whips, Brian can be seen commuting on a single speed to his other job as an architect. (SJ FSR Evo, SX Trail, Globe San Francisco)
Kirkwood
Kirkwood is the newest addition to the Bicycle Center staff. A SLC native with a competitive collegiate running background, Kirkwood has recently become an avid cyclist and commuter. He can be spotted racing his '90s Tange race bike to & from the Bicycle Center and out on the town. Kirkwood is currently studying Math and Economics at Westminster College.
Elliot Doe
Elliot joins the BC team from Vermont. Like a true east-coaster living in the Utah, Elliot spends most of his time enjoying the Wasatch – skiing at Alta, fishing in the rivers, and riding MTB in Big Cottonwood. Elliot turns a wrench next to SL’s finest – KennyG. (SX Trail, Enduro Evo)
