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ABOUT

814 Outdoor Sports opened its doors in 2020.  Owners Nate Latimer and Joe Buffalino are excited to bring outdoor sporting goods to the 814 area code and beyond.  Our passion for bike, skiing, and other outdoor sports drives us to make sure we provide the right equipment to each customer.  Our vision is to work together to enhance and grow the 814 ski and bike community with top notch products and service.  Our team has 50+ years of bike, ski and outdoor experience. Our goal is to treat each customer like our favorite rider, skier or local outdoor enthusiast.

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THE 814 TEAM

Meet the staff committed to serving you each time you come in or order online.  Our experienced staff is here to help you meet your goals and get you the right equipment!

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Nate Latimer
 

Nate is the son of the Quad Father, and has been riding bikes, skiing and hanging around the racing scene since he was born. As Times Magazine's person of the year, he loves joining new customers as they begin their outdoor journey!! If the store doesn’t have it, he’s the one to talk to. He is a FOX Suspension Master tech, and is well known as a penny farthing beast!

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Seb Wegner

Young and coming, Seb developed his mechanic abilities with his riding, and is now an omniscient bike shop being. Along with occasionally being the shop babysitter, Seb is a competent mountain bike racer, mechanic, and possibly skier. A big fan of orange creamsicles and oreos, Seb is always looking to be on a bike.

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Jeremiah Covert
 

As a local rider, Jeremiah  took up the passion of a bike mechanic, and now has an excuse to spend more money on bikes! With an expertise in riding, skiing, plant biology, and snowboarding, jer bear has become the new shop mascot. 

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Paul Lampman

Opened Countryside Cycling in 1991, then proceeded to spend most of his life racing and riding road, cyclocross, fat and mountain bikes. Former Ski program director at Mount Pleasant, and founded the annual Mt. P mountain bike race. Among his numerous certifications are DT Swiss certified wheel builder, former USCF Cat 4 Mechanic, and USCF Cat 3 coach.

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Maggie Livelsburger

Maggie is absolutely the life of the shop. Whenever she comes in on the #WednesdayNightRides, the shop instantly becomes brighter, and more cheerful. A Registered Dietician by day and an ultra cyclist by night.  Otso cycles supports her adventures.  If you have questions about bike packing gear, single speeding, or bike fit, she is the one to talk to!

Congrats to Maggie on her recent accomplishment at the Arkansas High Country Race, 2023.  Scoring a Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the 1,015 mile route for women in the single speed category.

Bill Gheres

After spending a few decades in administration at Erie Insurance, Bill decided to join the family at 814 as a retirement gig.  Bill's excitement for new adventures and the outdoors is very contagious.  If you are a beginner, snowshoer, biker, hiker, or adventure cyclist, Bill is the guy you want to talk to! 

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