Cog bike co-op opens today

By John Bennett

January 19, 2008

Cog, formerly known as The Savannah Bike Co-op, opens today at noon. Mary Landers interviewed Paul McLaughlin, the co-op’s president, for her story “Fix a bike, or build one, at new co-op called Cog” in today’s Savannah Morning News. Here’s a snip:

“The co-op is for everyone, regardless of gender, age or income, said the easy-going, red-bearded McLaughlin. “We’ll never refuse service to anyone unless they’re being belligerent or something,” he said. Local bike shops have been friendly, and McLaughlin said his co-op won’t be competition for them. Instead, it could send them new customers by promoting cycling.”

As previously noted here, McLaughlin’s group is still looking for someone to help the co-op secure non-profit status. If that person is you, e-mail the co-op at savannahbikecoop@gmail.com.

Update: I delivered some parts to Cog around 1 p.m. and found plenty of customers and volunteers on hand, despite the inclement weather. I took some photos. To embiggen, just click on them.