Who is Padre?
A rider like you.
That's right, or maybe not. I may not have been biking as long as most of you but I
enjoy it just as much. It was around 1999 that my wife (Diane) and I just started biking
around home on some yard sale bikes. We enjoyed it so much that we bought new
bikes and started doing the Katy Trail Rides in Missouri. It wasn't long before we
upgraded bikes again. We were surprised to find as many people that were our age
(you guess that) and who had the same interest as us.
Best of all, everyone was having fun.
However, the story doesn't start there. I spent several years working on the
St Louis County Police Dept. Where my assignments included, patrol, the detective
bureau, and the Robbery/Homicide unit and 7 years on the SWAT team. I left the
department after vesting my retirement to start my own sporting goods business.
That brings us up to today. A few years ago I met up with some friends who are also
cyclist and found out about a new tent service being offered on week long bicycle
tours. Having an interest in cycling and having had run several other successful
businesses since the police dept. I decided to try to create my own hospitality
service. I worked and talked with a couple of friends to learn some of the ropes,
changed and added some things, came up with some of my own ideas, and as the
saying goes, the rest is history. So here I am.
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The Staff
Diane
By day she's a mild mannered bank administrator. But the rest of the time she is the
driving force behind Padre. (and the only one who would ever put up with me for 38
yrs.) Yes she is my wife.
It's even hard for me to believe. But she has done it. She is one of those people that
some people just love to hate because she loves life. She is always smiling and
laughing and very positive. What would I do without her?
If you don't enjoy life or can't stand someone who always seems to be having fun
then you won't be able to stand Diane. If on the other hand you enjoy someone who
is always positive, and always thinking of someone besides herself. Someone who is
always looking for new ways to please others. Someone who will go out of her way to
make your stay more enjoyable and comfortable, then you are going to love Diane. I
do!
Craig
Or as he has come to be known as, PJ (Padre Junior). Okay he is my son, and yes
we enjoy working together. We have worked several events together and I can tell
you he is a pleasure to be around and have on staff. He really enjoys seeing to it
that you have a wonderful experience staying with us.
Craig also serves as supervisor of the tent crew and is Padre's right hand.
He is the most experienced sherpa on staff, and one who will help your stay be more
care free and comfortable.
Chase
Also known as PJJ. Can you figure that out? Yes he is my oldest grandson and is
Craigs oldest son. Don't let his age fool you. Although he may not have as much
experience as Craig, he is a hard devoted sherpa. Chase will do anything asked and
always wants to make certain that things are done right for you.
Everyone Else
Throughout the year I endeavor to have the best staff available for that geographic
area. Not just someone looking for a job but people who like serving others. All of the
staff are there to help make sure that your stay is as good as it can be. I hope they
meet your expectations.
If you see areas where they need improvement let me know. If on the other hand they
are doing it all right please let them know.
Spoke and Span bike detailing services may be purchased separately on many rides.
Remember, You cycle inn, Padre (or the staff) does the rest.
Diane
By day she's a mild mannered bank administrator. But the rest of the time she is the
driving force behind Padre. (and the only one who would ever put up with me for 38
yrs.) Yes she is my wife.
It's even hard for me to believe. But she has done it. She is one of those people that
some people just love to hate because she loves life. She is always smiling and
laughing and very positive. What would I do without her?
If you don't enjoy life or can't stand someone who always seems to be having fun
then you won't be able to stand Diane. If on the other hand you enjoy someone who
is always positive, and always thinking of someone besides herself. Someone who is
always looking for new ways to please others. Someone who will go out of her way to
make your stay more enjoyable and comfortable, then you are going to love Diane. I
do!
Craig
Or as he has come to be known as, PJ (Padre Junior). Okay he is my son, and yes
we enjoy working together. We have worked several events together and I can tell
you he is a pleasure to be around and have on staff. He really enjoys seeing to it
that you have a wonderful experience staying with us.
Craig also serves as supervisor of the tent crew and is Padre's right hand.
He is the most experienced sherpa on staff, and one who will help your stay be more
care free and comfortable.
Chase
Also known as PJJ. Can you figure that out? Yes he is my oldest grandson and is
Craigs oldest son. Don't let his age fool you. Although he may not have as much
experience as Craig, he is a hard devoted sherpa. Chase will do anything asked and
always wants to make certain that things are done right for you.
Everyone Else
Throughout the year I endeavor to have the best staff available for that geographic
area. Not just someone looking for a job but people who like serving others. All of the
staff are there to help make sure that your stay is as good as it can be. I hope they
meet your expectations.
If you see areas where they need improvement let me know. If on the other hand they
are doing it all right please let them know.
Spoke and Span bike detailing services may be purchased separately on many rides.
Remember, You cycle inn, Padre (or the staff) does the rest.
| What about You? Now that you know everything about me. Come, enjoy my services and let me learn a little about you. |
| Padre's Cycling Friends |
| Craig operates Spoke and Span Bicycle Detailing Services He never gets tired of work does he? How does he do it? Find the answer to that and many of your other questions by signing up to have your bicycle professionally detailed at the end of the day. Make a Professional Detailing appt. online and $ave! New this year! You may email Craig to make an appointment for professional bicycle detailing and save money at the same time. Just CLICK on the Spoke and Span Logo below! |
| A $50 cancellation fee will be applied if the cancellation is received at least one month prior to the event. Sorry, no refunds will be given if the cancellation is received less then one month from the start of the event. CANCELLATION INSURANCE is available through McKay Insurance 800-942-0283 and other agencies. |