In those catalogs (more often than not) you'll find half-hearted and cheesy attempts at cycling wear, art, jewelery, etc. There seems a real void for those who love the sport, but would rather have something of a finer quality to invest in, instead of the same-old chain bracelet, chain link earrings, or illustrated silhouettes, etc.
Well, the good news is we have some incredible artists here in our Catskill Mountains. In fact, our mountains are like giant magnets for artists looking to find some peace so they can fully sink their head into their work.
So if you are one of those people who love the sport, but have been dismayed for years about how to go about collecting something of value; something that has the ability to stand the test of time beyond the fads spilling out of cycling catalogs, let me introduce to you one of the coolest guys here in these hills - Fred Woller.
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| Fred Woller in his studio. You should see his sculptural work. |
Fred, has a penchant for bicycles. Like many guys his age, he was into cycling long before "American Fliers" and "Breaking Away". For simply riding a bike, he was honked at and cursed at before some of us were in diapers. Through many professions and life experiences, his art is something that has evolved over years, but has finally reached a place that is worth sharing with the rest of us. And if you were smart, you would invest in some of his stuff right away . .
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