In 2014, I set up The Sports Room with my wife, Ciara. We had always dreamed of having our own business. We could see how important sport was to the people of Wicklow Town, so we decided to focus on that market and build a brand around technical sports – focusing on running, trail running, swimming, open-water swimming, triathlon and biking. In Wicklow Town, we’re very lucky to have the sea on one side, the mountains on the other and miles of open road– a true playground for adults and children alike. The business has grown over the last few years, we have focused on developing our bike business – mountain biking, road and gravel biking, and electric bikes as well as quality bikes for children. We added bike service and repair to our offering and two years ago, we moved premises as we needed a bigger space for the bike workshop. Along with our head bike mechanic, Enda Dunne, we have had a vision for the shop to become a central point for cyclists and runners alike. We are thrilled to welcome The Firehouse Bakery as our neighbours, bringing the final piece to the jigsaw; bikes, bread and coffee (as well as other treats to fuel your ride!).Run brands we stock include New Balance, Brooks Hoka One One, Inov-8, Salomon, adidas, Oakley and more. These are quality technical run brands that also support our goal for sustainable shopping. Swim brands include Huub, Orca, Zone3, Funkita, Arena and more. The bike brands we hold include Cannondale, Look, Orbea, Cervelo, Rocky Mountain, Rondo and more.In my spare time, I enjoy running including trail running. In 2018, I completed the Dublin City Marathon and in 2019 I took part in the first Wicklow ecotrail. I also enjoy mountain biking, especially with the kids on the local bike trails in Wicklow. Along with my colleague, Enda, I helped set up Wicklow MTB – a mountain biking club for children and adults. Check out our website at www.thesportsroom.ie - if you’ve any questions give me a shout at mark@thesportsroom.ieSee you on the trails!