Founder of Palo Alto Bicycles dies
December 11, 2009 by
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Founder of Palo Alto Bicycles dies
Bernhard J. (Bernie) Hoffacker, original owner of Palo Alto Bicycles, died Dec. 5, a few days short of his 92nd birthday, from complications from a broken hip. Described as “not only innovative, but open-minded” by Jeff Selzer, Palo Alto Bicycles store manager, “he had a fascinating life” — including a [...]