Days go together, sometimes smoothly and sometimes choppy like a beautiful bicycle ride. Even though every day is not perfect, the balance is good and joyful. 

This is the feeling I got from Kevin Schmidt who owns and operates Somewhere Cycles at 10816 95th Street. Kevin is well aware of the long history of the neighbourhood and the Venetian Barber Shop, operated by Tony Tassone - the space that Somewhere Cycles now occupies. 

Kevin Schmidt is dedicated to good-hearted repair work of all wheeled things. He and his partner have been rooted in the McCauley/Norwood area for about a decade and are ready to build a good living on this beautiful idea based on a passion for bicycles and lots of hard work. 

Somewhere Cycles opened this spring. The space looks modern and renewed, thanks to a busy month-long whirlwind renovation done by himself and a contractor friend. Kevin built up to having a shop of his own after years of working for customers independently and doing bicycle repair for folks in the community. Kevin’s hopes for the business and neighbourhood vibing well together are rooted in his belief in community and good communication.

Welcome to the neighbourhood, Somewhere Cycles!

Ruth Sorochan lives in McCauley with her family and is a Block Carrier with the paper.