Do You Remember Maine’s Cutest Bicycle Shop? Roy’s Has Been Going Strong for 70 Years

Roy's Bicycle Shop on Farwell Street in Lewiston is so very special. It's not flashy. It doesn't need to be. 

For generations of Mainers, that little building has been where childhood began on two wheels.

Since opening in 1956, Roy's has remained family-owned, helping everyone from little ones getting their first bike to seasoned bikers looking for expert repairs. 

I still remember walking through those doors to pick out my very first bicycle. And it still looks the same, feels the same, with that charming neighborhood feel. 

Lizzy Snyder

As a kid, it felt like the biggest decision in the world. The smell of rubber tires, rows of shiny bikes waiting to be ridden, and that feeling of knowing adventure was just around the corner, it was magic.

Every Great Childhood Adventure Started With a Bike From Roy's

You didn't just leave with a bike. You left with freedom. 

That's what makes Roy's so special. 

In a world where so many locally owned shops have disappeared, Roy's has quietly stayed the course. The building itself is modest and unassuming, but inside live decades of memories, stories, scraped knees, family traditions, and neighborhood adventures. 

There's something comforting about knowing it's still there, serving the community the same way it has for nearly 70 years. It represents a time when buying a bicycle wasn't an online purchase; it was an experience.

Someone helped you find the right fit, adjusted the seat, and made sure you were ready for your first ride. 

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Places like Roy's remind us that the smallest businesses often leave the biggest mark. For so many of us, our first taste of independence didn't come behind the wheel of a car. 

It came on two wheels... rolling away from Roy's with the biggest smile imaginable.