When It’s Time

On January 17, Matt Leinart shared a post on social media about his son leaving for college. It wasn’t about football or fame—it was about time. About the ordinary moments we don’t realize are finite until suddenly they’re gone. About the quiet hope that we did enough, and the ache of missing the daily stuff we once took for granted.

That post struck a chord that reverberated deeply for me.

Shortly after opening this shop, my son turned nine. On that day, I realized something that stopped me cold: his time living at home was already halfway over. As a single parent who only gets to spend half of that time with him, my window is even smaller. My time with him is limited.

Since opening the shop, I’ve felt that reality more and more.

Every canceled plan.
Every missed ride.
Every party, school event, or afternoon I couldn’t be fully present for.
Every night I leave my full-time job only to head to the shop and get home after dark.

It all adds up.

This shop has been one of the most meaningful things I’ve ever helped build. The Durango community welcomed it in a way I’ll always be grateful for. Together, we created something rooted in accessibility, sustainability, and giving back—supporting local cycling organizations and building a space that truly belongs here.

I am incredibly proud of that.

But I’ve also come to a hard and honest truth: the shop deserves more time and energy than I can give without taking it from the moments that matter most to me.

I don’t want to miss another day with my son.
Another ride.
Another party, school event, or ordinary moment that quietly becomes a memory.

I’m fortunate to have a great full-time job that provides more than enough for us. That stability has given me clarity—and the ability to make a decision rooted not in fear or burnout, but in intention.

It is time.

Time to pass the shop on to a new owner. Someone with the time and desire to fully devote themselves to it. Someone looking to start a new career or step into business ownership with one of the lowest barriers to entry in Durango. Someone excited to take what we’ve built and carry it forward.

As of now, my lease is up March 31. That gives us just over 70 days to find the right person and thoughtfully transition the shop.

This isn’t an ending filled with regret. It’s a handoff filled with pride.

Pride in what we built.
Gratitude for the community that supported it.
And clarity about how I want to spend my time moving forward.

Time is precious. And I’m choosing to spend it where it matters most.

If you—or someone you know—are interested in carrying this forward, I’d love to talk.