Both Bicycle Heaven and Popie Redd’s Barbecue are closed, and it is not known when they will reopen. Severe sub-zero temperatures tore pipes and caused major flooding over the Christmas weekend. Bicycle Heaven is on the edge of Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood and Popie Redd’s Barbecue is on Braddock Hill. Though far apart, it seemed irresistible that the owners of each business shared the same tragic situation. New Grill owner Popie Wilson was left in tears when he walked into his business on Christmas Eve to find water pouring from the ceiling. “Around this time, the holidays, we don’t have a holiday. We don’t have Christmas. We don’t have anything. We don’t have time.” Craig Morrow started Bicycle Heaven 35 years ago out of his garage in Bellevue. He moved into his space on Preble Street in 2011, which is known as the world’s largest bicycle museum. On Christmas Eve, he was stunned to see water pouring from his business, “It was horrible. I knew it would be troublesome, and then I walked in and the whole floor of every room was flooded.” Yet , the future is uncertain, as he estimated tens of thousands of losses would not be covered by insurance. “As far as I know, it probably won’t cover anything. We’re underinsured,” he said. Both companies will remain closed until flood damage is repaired, but there is no estimate for how soon the costs will be paid. Morrow is still estimating costs for Bicycle Heaven, and Wilson estimates his cost at more than $10,000.Both companies rely on public GoFundMe’s Bike Paradise account: Bike Paradise flooded wreaking havoc
Both Bicycle Heaven and Popie Redd’s Barbecue are closed, and it is not known when they will reopen. Severe sub-zero temperatures tore pipes and caused major flooding over the Christmas weekend.
Bicycle Heaven is on the edge of Pittsburgh’s Manchester neighborhood and Popie Redd’s Barbecue is on Braddock Hill.
Though far apart, the owners of each business are in the same dire situation, which seems overwhelming.
New Grill owner Popie Wilson was moved to tears when he walked into his shop on Christmas Eve to find water pouring from the ceiling. “Around this time, the holidays, we don’t have a holiday. We don’t have Christmas. We don’t have anything. We don’t have time.”
Craig Morrow started Bicycle Heaven in his Bellevue garage 35 years ago. He moved into his space on Preble Street in 2011, which is known as the world’s largest bicycle museum.
He was stunned to see water pouring from his business on Christmas Eve. “It was horrible. I knew it was going to be troublesome, and then as soon as I walked in, the whole floor in every room was flooded.”
However, the future is uncertain as he estimates tens of thousands in losses will not be covered by insurance. “As far as I know, it probably won’t cover anything. We’re underinsured,” he said.
Both companies will remain closed until flood damage is repaired, but there is no estimate for how long it will take to recoup costs.
Morrow is still estimating costs for Bicycle Heaven, and Wilson estimates his cost at more than $10,000.
Both businesses rely on public donations to cover costs that insurance doesn’t cover.
Bike Paradise’s GoFundMe account: Bike Paradise flooded causing devastation.
GoFundMe account for Popie Redd’s Barbecue: Popie Redd’s Donate to Save Small Business.