Question 1

What services does Core Cycle & Outdoor offer beyond bike sales?

Accepted Answer

Core operates a full-service bike shop with experienced staff for repair and maintenance. The shop also carries outdoor apparel, hiking and camping equipment, fly fishing gear, running shoes, water sports equipment, and climbing gear. The Tupelo location features a climbing wall with auto-belays and top-rope routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.12 difficulty (currently temporarily closed).

Question 2

What is The Board's Nest at Core?

Accepted Answer

The Board's Nest is Core's water sports division, founded by pro wakeboarder Nathan Strange. It specializes in wake surf boards and wakeboards, all of which are available to demo before purchase—the demo fee is deducted if the customer buys the board.

Question 3

Does Core offer climbing wall access to the public?

Accepted Answer

Core's climbing wall at the Tupelo location offers day passes ($10 for youth 10 and under, $12 for adults), monthly passes ($30 youth, $40 adult), and annual passes ($300 youth, $400 adult). Gear rental packages are available for $5, with separate harness and shoe rentals at $3 each. The wall is currently temporarily closed.

Question 4

How quickly can Core complete bike repairs?

Accepted Answer

Core states that it will get bikes in and out promptly, with service and repair needs handled by skilled staff.

Question 5

Does Core have multiple locations?

Accepted Answer

Core operates two locations: one in Tupelo at 1697 N. Coley Rd. and one in Oxford at 902 Sisk Ave., Suite A. Both locations share the same business contact and operate Monday–Saturday, 10:00am–6:00pm (closed Sundays).

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