Fairhaven Bike & Ski celebrates 40 years - with a sale

<< Back to archives | Friday, October 14, 2011

John Hauter started Fairhaven Bikes next to Tony’s new coffee shop back in October 1971 - right where Harris Avenue Cafe is today.  Shown above, John is helping a good customer while Joey looks on from the other side of the service counter.  The place is packed with every type of bike for any type of riding by anyone of any age.  They are literally are hanging from the ceiling. 

A big 40th Anniversary Sale continues through Sunday. Great bargains even on ski equipment which is surprising for this time of year.  John’s staff of experts handle everything that needs to be done for skis and bikes - and carry the clothing and accessories for both sports.  They also rent both - whether for hitting Mt Baker for the opening of ski season or a mountain bike ride on Chuckanut Mountain. 

Fairhaven Bike & Ski is now the oldest business is Fairhaven still owned and managed by the original entrepreneur.  Fairhaven Pharmacy is our oldest business, going back over 100 years.  Tony’s Coffee started at the same time as Fairhaven Bike but has gone through several owners.  Haggen’s Fairhaven Market, Winn’s Drive In and Good Earth Pottery all started in the 1960s but have changed owners one or more times. Gallery West, The Chimney Sweep and Dos Padres all started in the mid 1970s.  John Hauter has the title of longest running owner of a business in Fairhaven.  The skiing and biking are probably one reason he looks much younger and is still fit and enjoying his work. 

With convenient front door parking

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