I have been in to OGTC a half dozen times this pas...

I have been in to OGTC a half dozen times this past summer looking at new and used bikes. While I dealt mainly with Mike Pearson, I also had the pleasure of dealing with Dan Makhoul, Bradley Clement and Skyler Zanth, whenever Mike was busy. Each of these four guys always gave me their full attention and happily answered all of my questions. They all ride bikes, are knowledgeable about bikes, and were genuinely interested in talking bikes and in sorting out what would be the best bike for me. They got me out on one used bike and two demonstrators and listened carefully to the things I liked and didn t like about the rides. Although I got price quotes from Mike, I never felt any pressure to buy from him or any of the other guys. Obviously, they are there to sell bikes, but the approach seems to be to work together with the customer to find out what is best for him or her, and let matters take their course. I also want to mention that the focus at OGTC is definitely on safety, with an experienced lead rider being provided for test rides, and an emphasis on looking at bikes that suit the buyer s skill level. Because I haven t ridden a bike in a number of years, Mike recommended that I take a refresher course with the Ottawa Safety Council, and I did benefit from taking that course.