Lafayette’s First Mile Cycle Works, a direct-to-consumer bike showroom and maintenance center, is currently finishing its build-out, complete with a small cafe, at 3566 Mt Diablo Blvd.
“We’re in a unique position as a bike shop,” says co-founder Carey Platto. “We’re provide customers with the opportunity to see the direct-to-consumer bikes they want to buy before they buy them, which is not typical in the bike industry.”
First Mile has partnered with bike brands like Commencal, Marin, and Blackheart (Fall 2021) to give cyclists the chance to see these bikes in the (metal) flesh at their shop before committing.
As for the cafe, Platto says it will have a mid-century, lounge-like feel, with comfortable armchairs, a TV, and a fridge for cold drinks. There will also be some seating outside, and they plan to build a fuller patio sometime down the road. Specializing in small bites and drinks (including canned beer), the cafe will offer customers a place to sit and relax while shopping or waiting for a bicycle tune-up.
First Mile has a soft opening planned for next week, so if you’re in the market for a bike tune-up and a snack, you know where to go.
