3. "I bought my first bike" - a Schwinn - at Martin Bike Shop - in Hinkletown, PA

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ZII7UGtpt7o

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2025-12-15

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Public

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0:11

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3. John Mark Stancliff shares that he raced in Lititz, PA. But before that, he reflects that he bought his first bike - a Schwinn - at Martins Bikeshop. Martins Bikshop is located in Ephrata, PA. 

The two started the conversation to lead to a discussion about building a pump track in Lititz, PA. Their full-length conversation is available at https://youtu.be/atlbARdt2q4?si=V0lTnyXNX0WbpBaP

About Us, The Martin Story - From Their "About Us"
Martins Bike & Fitness is a family owned and operated bike store serving central Pennsylvania communities with a broad selection of cycling and fitness products. The founder Henry Martin established the business in 1959. The store is well known for its outstanding display of bicycles. Martins is USA's largest single store, Independent Bike Dealer (IBD) and Specialty Fitness Store.

Check out the Sixty Years of Cycling business history article.
Also see current Pictures of Showroom and Store Highlights.

Regular Store Hours: 
 Mon., Thurs., & Fri. 9-9 Tues. 9-5 Sat. 9-4
 Closed Wed. & Sun.

Martins Bike & Fitness
 1891 Division Hwy.
 Ephrata, PA 17522-8944

Call: 717-354-9127

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Transcript

I raced there. I bought my first bike, which was a
I bought my first bike, which was a Schwin. I bought it at Martin's Bike
Schwin. I bought it at Martin's Bike Shop, which is up in Hinkle

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