Business
BY THALIA GUZMAN
Fernando Benavides stands with his wife Yessenia Benavides and head of security Lizzie the Corgi.
Trailhead Mountain Bike Shop o ers a selection of bikes to choose from as well as custom builds.
PHOTOS BY THALIA GUZMAN COMMUNITY IMPACT
Trailhead connects the cycling community Trailhead Mountain Bike Shop owner Fernando Benavides has been biking for most of his life. The full story After retiring early from a career in law enforce- ment, his love of bikes was the perfect way to transition into his family business. The Benavides’ opened the shop in 2021 in a
Trailhead Mountain Bike Shop sells a variety of accessories including bike parts, apparel and more.
sidewalk and we even have our kids working in the shop.” Trailhead Mountain Bike Shop sells road, electric and standard bikes from brands like Giant, Evil, Rocky Mountain and Transition. Custom builds and bike repairs are also available. Looking ahead Benavides said he and his family are committed to building relationships with other bike enthusiasts and providing quality service to customers. The shop hosts clinics on bike maintenance and also hosts ride events in New Braunfels and San Antonio. “We encourage people to take a break from normal life and get them outdoors,” he said. “We want them to know that this is for all ages.”
building that has been on his father’s family’s side for generations. The building housed various family businesses including a shoe shop that belonged to his uncle in the 80s. The Benavides’ maintain the building in its original state as much as possible by still using pulley windows and skeleton key doors. “We don’t plan on ever getting rid of it,” Bena- vides said. “My grandfather’s name is still on the
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1170 W. San Antonio St, New Braunfels www.trailheadmtbshop.com
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