Our Staff
Jon Dalman - El Jefe
An ex-patriate from California, Jon has settled into the North Georgia life with
his wife, a professor at the local university, and their young son.
The direction of Dahlonega Wheelworks is driven by Jon's desire to make the customer
happy with their purchase and experience in our shop. Jon's background in bicycles
goes back to childhood with BMX and extends to today with riding every day and getting
in the occasional race.
Jon's turn-ons include single track, Italian Road Bikes, and Miller High Life Beer
Turn-offs are Tofu, road rash, and Wal Mart.
Jon's been wrenching his own bikes since a kid, and he's as picky as they come about
quality, so you know your bike will be right when it leaves our shop.
Ray Heck - Peón
Ray grew up in North East Ohio, lived in Florida, North Carolina and
recently relocated to Dahlonega with his wife Elaine. Ray's background has
always included sports and outdoor activities. One of his favorite pastimes
was skydiving. With more 1500 jumps he competed at the national level and
was a free training instructor.
Being one who likes the experience of the "long haul," he geared himself
towards endurance events. After running several marathons, he found the
bike. Road or mountain, it didn't matter. Great friends, long rides, great
scenery and a lot of time to think.
Ray is 1 of 12 who've completed the
Leadville Trail 100 Mountain Bike Race 10 times. He enjoys riding brevets,
centuries and an occasional road or mountain bike race. Come to Wheelworks for a
great ride, to talk bikes or just to hang out. Live to bike, bike to live.
Natasha Cowie
Tasha is blonde
She rides bikes sometimes
And likes to bake stuff
And knows the names of rocks and trees
Jim Motta
Originally from Rhode Island, Jim takes care of the in's and out's of the Wheelworks website and also shoots and edits all the videos you see on our site. Jim is an avid road rider and also rides XC on His off days. But if He had to pick one cycling discipline it would be road, hands down.
Some of Jim's likes are Sushi, movies from the 30s & 40s, Red Bull and Industrial music. Jim really hates rap music, chain stores, stupid people and flat tires.
Zack Rider
Wheelworks most eligible bachelor,Zack specializes in custom wheel builds for all bicycles. 20"to 29er,
deep rim, shallow, 3x,radial lacing? Zach can do it!
Zach also has the most non-ironical moustache in all of cycling.
Tristan Cowie - Mecíanico extraordinario de la bicicleta
Tristan comes to the shop by the means of a misleading title on an eBay auction.
We thought we were bidding on a Surly Single Speed but the auction was actually
for Tristan (a Surly Single Steed) placed up for auction by his sister for beer money.
The jury is still out on just how this works out. Keep checking his status for
more details...
Mr. Shizzles
Mr. Shizzles is rarely seen at the shop, but is often the reason that you stop by. Hes been known to break
your bicycle, dehydrate you, cause you to get lost and hungry. Mr. Shizzles purveyer of pain, dark simian of the
apocalypse.
Steve M. - El Rápido
Steve has one philosophy and he says it often: "Racing is life. Anything that
happens before or after is just waiting..."
When asked about Mr. Shizzles, Steve took a drag
off his Viceroy, exhaled a cloud of smoke, then he looked at me over his sunglasses
and said, "Mr. Shizzles better worry about me getting in his head!"
Our E-Mail
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Jon
Ray
Tasha
Jim
Tristan
Our Shop Hours
Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri
11AM to 6PM
Wed
1:30PM to 6PM
Saturday
9AM to 5PM
Links
Here we will link friends of the shop and places we like to visit on-line.
55Nine Performance : Bike Fit, Coaching, Nutrition
Addictive Cycles : When
in Athens, go see Hodge
Bike Blogs
Bull/Jake Mt. Trail Maps
Cycling TV : Streaming
Races & News
Drunk Cyclist
GA Bike Laws
GA Bicycling Information
GA Bike & Pedestrian Plan
Hiker Hostel : Serving the
GA section of the AT
Missing Saddle Cycling News
PezCycling News
SORBA
Southeastern Cycling : Great site
for cycle racing
Tristin Cowie's Racing Blog
Velonews