1980
Richardson Bike Mart beginnings
The original Richardson location known as "Dal-Rich" was less than 1500 sqft.
Making History
Jim Hoyt helps an ordinary kid learn how to ride a bike. That kid grows up to become Lance Armstrong.
1983
Rapid Expansion
Quickly expanded 3-5 years, doubled the square footage, 3-5 years, doubled again. took over the hubbards cafeteria next store and by the late 1980s the store spanned 14,000 sqft.
1987
Richardson Bike Mart acquires "Bicycle Unlimited"
Known today as Dallas - White Rock Lake location which boast over 6,000 sqft. The Owner of Bicycle Unlimited, Gerald Howell, was retained and worked at Bike Mart for over 25 years.
1997
Richardson store moves from Dal-Rich to Campbell Rd
Jim Hoyt sparks ambition to expand beyond the Dal-Rich walls. Jim Hoyt meets with developers and breaks ground in early 1997 of our Iconic Richardson store that was opened at 25,000 sqft. Over the years the locations footprint has expanded up to 33,000 sqft, currently sits at over 26,000 sqft.
2004
Richardson Bike Mart opens its 3rd location, Frisco - Stonebriar
As the metroplex expanded further north, we expanded with a new store spanning 14,000 sqft in the rapid growing suburbs of Frisco, TX.
2014
Richardson Bike Mart’s Ownership Passes to Woody & Carla Smith
After 15+ years of dedication behind the counter, Woody Smith and his wife Carla Smith have purchased Richardson Bike Mart from Jim & Ronda Hoyt, ready to steer the shop into its next chapter
2018
Richardson Bike Mart opens its 4th location, McKinney - Stonebridge Location
Our Frisco store was a huge success supporting thousands of riders a year. McKinney was built in mind our northern community to continue to offer the highest level of service to the north metroplex.
April, 2021
Richardson Bike Mart rebrands to Bike Mart
As stated by Woody, Bike Mart grew beyond Richardson and needed to simplify our name. "Richardson Bike Mart McKinney" is a mouth full when answering the phone. We will always answer to both names and our new logo still reflects our heritage with the City of Richardson as the “R” symbol’s three stars honor faith, family, and founders.
The 3 stars in the "R" are symbolic of a few things.
- Woody's Faith - The Father, The Son & The Holy Spirit.
- Woody's Family having 3 daughters.
- 3 Owners in Bike Mart's history.
Sep, 2021
Bike Mart opens Dallas - Preston Hollow location.
We repurposes an old Pier 1 Imports storefront on Lovers Lane across from the Inwood Theatre into 8,500 sqft bicycle paradise.
Nov, 2021
Bike Mart acquires Mellow Johnny's Fort Worth
We purchased Mellow Johnny’s Fort Worth and achieve longtime dream of serving the Fort Worth community with the unveiled of Bike Mart Fort Worth – Clearfork at the Trailhead.
2022
Frisco Location moves north to Prosper - Hollyhock.
We shifted Frisco – Stonebriar up the road in 2022 and open the Prosper – Hollyhock location to serve the rapidly growing north Frisco / Prosper area. This store is located just north of the PGA headquarters.
