BENICIA, CA — Cycle Gear Inc., the nation’s largest retailer of motorcycle apparel and accessories, is pleased to announce the opening of its 98^th retail store and first in the state of Illinois. The new store is located at 695 E. Golf Road in Schaumburg near the Woodfield Mall.

“We are looking forward to getting the chance to serve Schaumburg”, said Dave Bertram, Cycle Gear’s CEO, “The product range that Cycle Gear offers will be a great fit for the diverse motorcycling community of the greater Chicago area.”

The Schaumburg Cycle Gear location is now open and will have a number of special events taking place through December including extended Black Friday hours and a Grand Opening weekend taking place December 7, 8, and 9.

There will be special deals all December long exclusive to the Schaumburg location. Various vendors will provide giveaways for the grand opening weekend, and customers will be able to submit entries for a raffle taking place on January 4. The winners could receive a Shoei helmet, $250 shopping spree, or a GoPro HD Hero3 camera.

Employee-owned and enthusiast-driven, Cycle Gear is an active member of the riding community, sponsoring local events and working with new and experienced riders to help them find just the right gear. Cycle Gear’s industry-leading focus on customer service and satisfaction has been a company hallmark since its founding in 1974.  Their customer commitment includes 100% Satisfaction and 30-Day Best Price Guarantees, and a No Hassle 7-Day Helmet Exchange program.

About Cycle Gear:
Cycle Gear® Inc. is the country’s largest retailer of motorcycle parts, apparel and accessories. Since 1974, Cycle Gear’s product selection and superior service have catered to the needs of motorcycle enthusiasts. With stores nationwide and an e-commerce website, Cycle Gear provides access and unbeatable prices to riders wherever they are. As an employee-owned company, the Cycle Gear team takes enormous personal pride in providing its “100% Satisfaction Guarantee,” which includes the industry leading “7-Day No Hassle Helmet Exchange and a “30-Day, Best Price Guarantee” as well as easy returns, in-store or online, and no restocking fees, ever. Visit one of 98 store locations in 28 states, or visit us online at www.cyclegear.com today.