| Itasca Trail Sports has been in its same location, in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, since the mid 1950's. Although we've changed owners several times, we still offer the same great service and products as we have for many years. Our inventory ranges from all types of bicycles, from racing road and mountain bikes, to kids bikes, BMX bikes, recreational bikes and more! We also offer XC Skis and accessories from companies like Fischer, Atomic, and Salomon. Stop in today and visit with our friendly staff, we're sure to have something for everyone!
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| David Parrish - Owner
Dave has been the owner of Itasca Trail Sports since 2002. He has owned several bicycle shops around the state of Minnesota. Growing up in Indiana, he spent much of his time riding and racing road bikes. David started his first shop in 1983, and graduated from one of the first classes from United Bicycle Institute in 1985. David also started XC Sking during the same period and has 25 plus years of XC Ski experience. When he is out of the shop he enjoys riding bike in the summer and skiing in the winter.
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| Elizabeth Parrish - Sales
Elizabeth (Dave's daughter) is attending Grand Rapids high school this year. She enjoys reading, the outdoors, and her many PS2 games. She has worked at the bike shop for several years. Her energy and enthusiasm keeps us all on our toes throughout the summer months!
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| Adam Karges - Sales
Adam is a new member to our staff in 2010. He is studying mechanical engineering and economics at the University of Wyoming. At UW, he competes for the Cowboys in nordic skiing, road and mountain biking. He also ejoys fly fishing and camping in his free time.
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| Sam Evans - Mechanic
Sam will be a senior next fall at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN. He is studing music education and hopes to return to Grand Rapids to teach high school choir. He has been an employee at Itasca Trail Sports for 5 summers now and has taken on the roll of the majority of the mechanic work.
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