About Cortland Bike Co.
Cortland Bike is built on a simple idea: bikes should be accessible to everyone. Whether you’re riding trails, commuting, CAT 2 roadie or just getting back into it, you shouldn’t feel out of place walking into a bike shop…it’s a place where everyone is welcome.
I’ve spent years riding; skiing in the winters, biking in the summers, and working on bikes along the way. From instruction and coaching, trail work to everyday repairs, bikes have always been part of how I connect with the outdoors and my community. This shop is an extension of that. No pressure. No upselling. Just honest help and solid work.
See you at the shop.
— Michael Bennett
PS – You’ll probably also meet Charlie, the shop dog and he is excited to meet you!
About Michael Bennett
Michael Bennett has spent nearly thirty years working in the bicycle and outdoor industry across some of North America’s most iconic riding destinations. From founding and operating Cactus Bike in Phoenix to turning wrenches at Pine Mountain Sports in Bend, Oregon as a Level 3 suspension specialist, Michael has built his career on precision mechanical work, honest service, and genuine passion for cycling in all its forms.
Trained at the United Bicycle Institute in suspension systems and brake service, Michael brings professional-level diagnostic and repair skills to every bike that comes through the door. From a student’s first campus commuter to a seasoned trail rider’s full-suspension enduro rig. He has worked across mountain, road, and gravel disciplines throughout his career and spent years in Whistler, BC at the heart of the global mountain bike scene.
Cortland Bike Co. is Michael’s return to his roots in Central New York = A community-first shop built on the belief that every rider deserves access to quality service, honest advice, and someone who actually loves bikes as much as they do.
Owner CV, Resume and Bio —-> here
