By Lulu

Just north of the crossroads in Bunnell is Scott and Judy McNitt’s motorcycle repair business. The two have owned Tri City Cycles for twenty-two years. To be in any business for that length of time is a big deal, but to have loyal customers who followed them to their new location in 2018 shows they are doing everything right. Timely service, great prices and excellent service work is what makes people make the trip to Bunnell for their service and maintenance on bikes and trikes. The business was named Tri City Cycles in 1980 because the original owners planned on servicing bikes in Flagler Beach, Palm Coast and Bunnell. Tri City throughout its history has been family owned and operated for 40 years.

Denise Sarfde was the owner when Scott and Judy purchased Tri City. When Scott and Judy bought the business in 1997 from Denise, they kept the name, even though their clients drive from cities including Orlando and Jacksonville. Some clients visit every Bike Week when they are in town. The mechanics are Buzz Martin and Kyle Rieger who seem to stay busy with a smile, tinkering on the lifts out back. Denise is retired now, but still helps part-time with the books and Judy helps during events.

Tri City Cycles works on most makes and models. They have a huge selection of reasonably priced tires and batteries. They do brakes, fluid flushes and major repairs…but Scott really encourages routine maintenance to keep those major repairs from being necessary and to keep you safe on your ride. When I asked had the move off the beach to Bunnell helped or hurt his business he answered quickly, “We had our best year ever and had to hire another tech after the move!” During Bike Week Scott runs extended hours starting the first Friday of Bike Week running through the last Saturday. His hours will be 9-6 every day during the event to try to keep everyone up and riding! Call 386-437-7000 if you run into trouble with your bike or to schedule service. They do provide pick up if needed. Tri City’s address is 306 N. State St., Bunnell.