Big news, Edgewater! Igor Does My Bike has officially been named Best Bike Shop in Chicago by the Chicago Reader! That’s right—in our first year of business, our customers and supporters voted us the best! And while there’s no trophy or cash prize, we now have something even better: eternal bragging rights. And maybe a slight boost in Google rankings.

How Did We Get Here?
It wasn’t just Igor’s relentless dedication to fixing bikes. Or our team's uncanny ability to diagnose a mysterious creak in two seconds flat. It wasn’t even the fact that we believe every bike—new or used, adults or kids, e-bike or road bike—deserves fair service. It was YOU.
Our customers, our neighbors, our Edgewater community—you made this happen. Every time you chose to get your bike fixed here instead of replacing it, every time you trusted us to find you the perfect ride, and every time you recommended us to a friend, you helped us build something truly special.
Edgewater, We Love You
Speaking of special—shoutout to Alderwoman Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth for being a champion for small businesses like ours, and to the Edgewater Chamber of Commerce for always supporting local shops. This neighborhood thrives because people care about their community, and we’re grateful to be a part of it.

So, What’s Next?
Well, we’re not letting this title go to our heads (too much). We’ll keep doing what we do best—keeping Chicago rolling on two wheels. But we also want to keep celebrating with you!
If you didn't make it to our anniversary party last weekend, stop in soon and say hi! Maybe you’ll find your next ride, spot the perfect new accessory, get a tune-up, or just hang out and talk bikes. Who knows, maybe we’ll start working on our campaign for Best Bike Shop in the Galaxy next…

Thank you, Chicago. Thank you, Edgewater. And thank you for trusting us with your bikes. We’ll keep earning that trust, one perfectly trued wheel at a time.
🚲 Cheers, The Igor Does My Bike Team 🚲
Igor Does My Bike
5454 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60640
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