Retro Glow Bikes: Pedals and Pour Overs
Totally Rad Bike Shop
Bikes and coffee share something: they're both morning rituals. One gets you moving; the other gets you ready to move. Retro Glow Bikes understands this connection.
Brian and family at Retro Glow embody small business community spirit. Brian always has a fresh bag of Spiritus Coffee, and we're proud to partner with a shop that combines two of life's simple pleasures.
The Bike Shop Vibe
Good bike shops aren't just retail spaces—they're community hubs. People come in to browse, to get repairs, to talk about routes and gear. There's a culture around cycling that's social and enthusiastic. Brian is providing an awesome service that he loves - helping cyclists and upcycling bikes. His passion is contagious and we love businesses like Retro Glow.
Coffee fits naturally into that culture. Fuel before a ride. Reward after. Something to sip while chatting about bike stuff.
Retro Glow Bikes gets this. They've made coffee part of the experience.
Why We Partner
Retro Glow Bikes shares values we care about:
- Local business: Serving the cycling community personally, not corporately
- Enthusiasm: Genuine love for what they do
- Community building: Creating space for cyclists to connect
When they looked for coffee to serve, they chose local. They chose Spiritus.
Overcoming Challenges
Retro Glow had a fire shortly after they started their buiness. It was a long time to rebuild and through it all - Brian was central at our farmers markets, Lombard Chamber events, planning rides for the kids in town. Brian was tenacious and has since grown the business to triple the size in short time. He did it because everyone wants to support Retro Glow,a truly selfless and helpful community partner in it for all the right reasons.
If you ride, you know: pre-ride coffee is essential. Post-ride coffee is earned.
Next time you're at Retro Glow Bikes—picking up a new bike, getting a tune-up, or just browsing—grab a cup of Spiritus. Fuel up. Then ride.
Spiritus Coffee Co.
Fueling local cyclists.
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