Here we’ll introduce you to who you will meet when you walk in our doors. We all love cycling and the outdoor
Josh Lewis, owner
Cycling started as my passion, and became my life! I first got into mountain biking back in 2002 when I purchased a Giant Warp DS, an entry-level full suspension bike. I had a ton of fun learning, and desired to get more people out sharing the trails with me. I took a part-time job at Performance Bike in 2004, where I worked for just over a year. In 2006, I took a full-time job here at Element Sports, where I stayed for 4 years before trying my hand at a few other things. After this hiatus, I came back and found that the owner was looking to retire, so in 2014, I bought his inventory and started running the shop as my own. I have pared down our product line to sports I know and love so that I can best serve our customers.
Mountain biking remains my first love, but you’ll find me frequently on the road bike, and even out on a kayak occasionally. And though you’ll often find me hammering on a bike when not in the shop, I also have a family I enjoy taking out on hikes and mellow rides for fun. I have explored many of the roads and trails in the Shenandoah Valley, and I am always happy to point you toward great places to ride and explore!
Garrett Kuykenall
Garrett joined us part-time in the fall of 2020, and moved up to full-time in March 2021. Garrett has worked in the bike industry for about 8 years. Some of his favorite activities include cycling (of course), kayaking, going to the gym, and live music. Garrett is a fully Shimano S-Tech certified mechanic, with certifications from Bosch, Giant, Jamis, SRAM, and others.
Patrick Kelsey
Patrick is the newest member of our team, having recently moved into the area from DC/NOVA. A qualified bike mechanic, he will make your bike ride like new!
Ben Lewis
Son of the owner Josh, Ben started helping out at the shop as a freshman in high school. Now in college at South Dakota School of Mines, you’ll usually find him out on his mountain bike if not at school. Other activities he enjoys include skiing, shooting, kayaking, and gaming.
Gabe D.
A college student who comes in to help us out once or twice a week, Gabe is a mountain bike enthusiast. He loves going fast and hitting big drops.
Justin Corbin
Justin came on part-time in June 2020. Though he has a full-time job, Justin comes in to help whenever he has the opportunity. Still learning the finer details of mountain biking, he loves to work on his skills and progress. You’ll be hard-pressed to find anyone give you a friendlier greeting!
Ian Loomis
Ian is a high school senior who has come in part-time for a year+ now. A member of the Velociraptors NICA team, he is fast on the bike! And if you don’t find him on his bike, you’ll find him out on a disc golf course.
