We just got back from a couple of days in Nappanee, IN. Monday we did things that didn’t involve our bicycle, including a tour of Martin’s Buggy Shop. This photo shows part of the large inventory of wheels. Those parts are built elsewhere — perhaps in Holmes County, Ohio, IIRC.
We learned about the place from Steve, our host at the B&B where we stayed. He had given us a map of Amish businesses and shops that welcome tourists, but then said there were others in addition to those on the map, such as this shop where buggies are made.
LeRoy Martin, the owner, is not Amish, though. His family belongs to the Yellow Creek Mennonite Church. I had ridden past that church a couple of times in previous years, and was somewhat taken aback by the men who dressed much like the Amish, and who drove buggies, but who were clean shaven. LeRoy Martin is one of those.
I asked if it was OK to take photos and he said it was fine, though he didn’t care to pose for any. So this is one I took while he was busy on the phone talking with customers — most of whom are not Amish or Mennonite.
Today I got in a good bicycle ride. It was 76 miles, a little more than I had wanted, but not bad because the wind was mostly at my back.
YTD mileage: 1355
[...] from LeRoy Martin’s buggy shop. It’s north of town, out in the country. (Previous post here.) Myra and I stayed at a nearby B&B for our wedding anniversary in early August. I didn’t [...]