My rad experience at The Shop Vancouver

Earlier this spring, I found out The Shop Vancouver was looking for a part-time employee to help out the odd day Andrew had school. So I rode down to the shop as fast as I could, and tried so hard to sell myself to T.J as a good potential employee. I hardly believed it when he told me to be there two days later to start. I didn't know shit about bikes, or products really, but I knew I wanted that opportunity to be a part of The Shop, so I was beyond stoked I was being given a chance.

It was fucking awesome. Getting to come down and open the shop up, help people find gear they want, and talk motorcycles all day, was definitely a highlight of my life. I will never forget it. I can be pretty quiet at times, and in the end I only stayed a short time at The Shop. I decided working in a retail environment wasn't for me, and I just wanted to hang out at The Shop, and continue to support it in any way I could, when I could. I learned a lot, and had some rad times, but as the summer approached, it was the perfect time in my life to take a short break from working, to just live and ride, and come back in the fall to my regular work in the film & television industry.

I will always love The Shop. The atmosphere is amazing. I recommend anyone new to riding, who wants to make friends to ride with, or find some rad new gear, denim, helmets, parts for your bike etc. Head to The Shop. Everything you need plus more is there. If you read my Disasterdaze '13 post, you'll see I would probably still have no one to ride with in Vancouver if I didn't meet up at the shop for the Disasterdaze ride. It was a game changer for me, and I met some rad people I will always be friends with on that ride. I also made some amazing connections with people while working at the shop, who I still consider close friends. It's amazing the sense of community around that place, so many people coming through with awesome attitudes and positive vibes, and everyone is always willing to lend a helping hand.

Head down to 432 Columbia Street in Vancouver, and check it out for yourself.

Cory - The Great North ---- Currently listening to: The Sheepdogs - The Way It Is