After Nearly 30 Years, Amagansett Beach & Bicycle Owners Announce Retirement — and Hope for a Successor

After nearly three decades serving the East End community, the owners of Amagansett Beach & Bicycle have announced their retirement and the beginning of a farewell sale — while still holding out hope that someone will step in to carry on the legacy.

The shop’s story began as windsurfing shop in 1992 before officially becoming Amagansett Beach & Bicycle in 1998. Since then, Barbara and Lee Oldak have run the Amagansett staple, offering top-quality bikes, kayaks and paddleboards,  offering  rentals, sales, and repairs to locals and visitors alike.

“We’ve given our notice, and our last day will be September 30,” said Barbara Oldak. “We’re closing this chapter — unless the right buyer comes along.”

A progressive countdown sale kicks off July 14, with discounts increasing every two weeks through the end of September. Everything from e-bikes,bikes kayaks, paddleboards, accessories and store fixtures will be available at reduced prices.

Barbara and Lee say the decision to retire wasn’t easy — but it’s time. Lee, a certified Level 3 U.S. Rowing coach, will devote more time to Sag Harbor Community Rowing,teaching adults,  middle, high school and  college-level athletes. They plan to travel and “do a lot more biking, kayaking and pickleball and maybe even get to the beach”

While they’re moving on, the couple remains hopeful the shop could live on with new local ownership.

“We’d love for someone in the community to take it over,” said Barbara. “But unless that happens we have to move forward with closing.”

For the Oldaks, Amagansett Beach & Bicycle has been more than a business — it’s been a lifestyle.

“This place has been a joyful part of our lives,” said Barbara. “ Our customers mean the world to us… being able to share our passion for biking and watersports with them has truly  been a gift! We’re grateful to having been a part  of the East End  community  for so many years”

Amagansett Beach and Bicycle is located at 1 Cross Highway in Amagansett and can be reached at 631-267-6325 or amagansettbeachco.com