Views from the Shore
By Brian Cahill
One of the many things that make Shore Medical Center a special place is its connection to the community. The hospital, residents, and businesses are all intertwined in a mission of Caring Together. When people need healthcare, they depend on Shore. And when we need support, our community cares for us, too, through donations, volunteerism and much more.
One example of this symbiotic relationship is the Shore “Show Us Your Badge Program.” Businesses offer special deals for Shore employees, and then these employees patronize the businesses.
As Marketing Director for Shore, I’m part of the team that approaches businesses to see if they would like to participate. This year, a new business in Somers Point, Somers Point Cycles, caught my attention. I met with the store owners, Rob Wood and Jim Liberto, and was very impressed with their business, so I wanted to share with you what I learned about this new offering in Somers Point.
Jim and Rob opened Somers Point Cycles because they saw an opportunity to bring something positive to the community.
“We love the small, ‘Shore town’ town feel of Somers Point and how it is a wonderful place to raise a family,” said Liberto. “There was a void in the community so we opened our store on Shore Road close to where the previous bike store was located.”
“Somers Point is a natural place to open a bike shop,” said Wood. “We wanted to support the BMX track in nearby EHT and we have the bike path and bridge loop to Ocean City.
“Riding a bike is a great low-impact, high aerobic way to exercise, and it is also a perfect social opportunity,” added Wood. “We are going to start group rides at varying paces in the Spring so riders of all ages can participate at a level at which they are comfortable.
Somers Point Cycles has a wide selection of bicycles to choose from, ranging from cruisers and BMX starting at $349, foot forward hybrids starting at $679, and salsa gravel, road and mountain bikes starting at $700.
They also have electric bikes starting at $899 which are ideal for commuters or for those who need some assistance pedaling. Both Rob and Jim will help you make sure your bike is a perfect fit for you both physically and financially. Their goal is to make sure their customers are happy.
“We are both passionate about cycling and we want to bring that out in our customers. No bike sold in our shop should be stored away in a garage or shed. We want to see them out and about and being enjoyed.”
Somers Point Cycles is located at 602 New Road in Somers Point. If you would like to learn more about their bikes, related services, and the Group Rides, please email them at somerspointcycles@gmail.com
Brian Cahill is the Director of Marketing for Shore Medical Center and Shore Physicians Group. He is also on the Board of the Somers Point Business Association and is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Business at Stockton University.
