Popular Hudson Valley Motorcycle Shop Up For Sale
A shop that's put thousands of Hudson Valley bikers out on the open road is now up for sale.
As soon as spring rolls around, bikers flock to the Mid-Hudson region. Whether it's an organized ride or just a solo trip through the scenic roadways along the Hudson River, Dutchess, Orange and Ulster Counties are a hot destination for riders of all types.
While most motorcycle riders take safety very seriously, there is a new breed or rider that has gained the ire of the community. Trick riders have been seen speeding through traffic, popping wheelies down busy roadways and causing serious accidents.
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An accident in October caused a motorcycle rider to lose a limb. Witnesses say the rider was doing tricks down Route 9 before slamming into a vehicle. Social media accounts of the victim showed him partaking in dangerous stunts and speeding over 100 MPH.
Legendary Motorcycle Shop in Marlboro, New York For Sale
A motorcycle shop located on Route 9W in Marlboro is currently up for sale. Big Boyz Toys is described as a "very profitable" business and has been selling bikes in the Hudson Valley for decades. The shop stocks a variety of sport bikes and is the only dealer in the Hudson Valley selling 80-horsepower electric motorcycles from Spain. Aside from bikes, the business also sells generators, snowmobiles, ATVs and generators.
Big Boyz Toys has been listed for $1,650,000 The sale includes the 8-acre lot on Route 9W in Marlboro and the business. The bike inventory, however, is being sold separately.
It's unclear why the store is up for sale and if a potential new owner would continue to operate it as a motorcycle shop or use the large parcel of land for a different purpose.
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