Tag Archives: charlie mccorkell

Growing with New York: from 1978 to Chelsea

Posted on March 7, 2013 by bicyclehabitat

In 1978, we opened Bicycle Habitat in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City. Subway fare cost $.50, and and there were only a handful of us true bike commuters throughout the city. Thirty-five years later, I enjoy how things … Continue reading →

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35 years and growing: Why I love spring.

Posted on March 1, 2013 by bicyclehabitat

As I left my house this morning, I saw the crocuses poking through the earth, and the birds in the trees. On the way home, I left our SoHo store to check in on the buildout for our new shop … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow: It’s our birthday!

Posted on February 28, 2013 by bicyclehabitat

On March 1, 1978, Charlie McCorkell and Hal Ruzal opened Bicycle Habitat at 244 Lafayette Street in the gritty SoHo neighborhood of New York City. The area has changed a lot. Our love for cycling has not. And neither has yours! Thanks … Continue reading →

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