The Beginning Campus Bicycles has a great history. Long time Chico locals may remember when it was originally 2 locations, one on the corner of Vallembrosa and Mangrove, in a small 700 sq.ft shop, or on Nord Avenue. In 1975, Campus Bikes shifted over to its first downtown location on 5th and Main, next to the Senator Theater. That is where the current owner, Budd Schwab, and his wife, Ann bought the shop in 1982. Budd and Ann have always and continually been involved in Chico’s bike community. They were founding members of Chico Velo, and Ann was the President of the Board of Directors for many years (you can find Campus Bicycles sponsoring Chico Velo’s Valet during the Saturday Morning Market). Campus has moved twice more down Main St., settling on the corner of 3rd and Main in 2017, where the storefront is spacious and the service shop is tucked in the center. In the early days, Campus Bikes sold Raleighs, Peugeots, and a new Japanese bike hot on the market- Nishiki. Waking up early and leaving late, Budd worked hard to maintain the consistency, service, and inventory the bike shop needed to support Chico’s biking community. He is no stranger to wrenching on bikes. After serving in the Air Force for seven years as an airplane mechanic, Budd says that he “descended the technological ladder;” from replacing hydraulic lines on military planes to overhauling bottom brackets, there are few mechanical tricks that Budd is unfamiliar with. Who We Are Campus Bikes is predominantly a Trek dealer but we also stock Surly, All City, Yuba, and Chico local handbuilt bikes. We are the go-to shop in town for all things adventure riding. We stock and sell gravel touring bikes, bikepacking rigs, and high end mountain bikes. Chico is a college town and is known for having a high volume of bicycle commuters. We are a full service shop and repair all types of bikes. We stock and sell Bontrager, Paul, Dyna Plug, and other Chico local brand components as well. Campus Bicycles has devoted a section of our show room to cater to the growing population of female cyclists. We carry women's specific saddles, clothing, helmets and shoes. We even have floor pumps deigned by and for a woman. Trek's WSD (women's specific design) bikes incorporate a unique geometry customized for women. WSD bicycles are designed to distribute a woman's weight more evenly between hands and hips for a more natural and comfortable riding position. The result is more comfort, more confidence, more performance and a whole lot more fun. The Team Our staff loves riding bikes. Many of us are adventure cyclists. We are home to the custom frame builder of BTCHN’ bikes, as well as an all female ride group Rose Pedals Cycling Club, Many of us enjoy in bikepacking expeditions and participate in some of California's most notable cycling events such as Grinduro, Lost and Found, and the Downieville Classic. Campus Bicycles’ small crew likes to share good times at the shop as well as outside of shop. We believe that work should be an enjoyable experience and focus on creating an environment that promotes overall wellbeing. Be a Part of the Good Thing & Ride On CAMPUS BICYCLES CHICO’S BEST BIKE SHOP SINCE 1970 247 Main Street • Downtown Chico (530) 345-2081