Play It Again Sports, 1836 N Sepulveda Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, US

Though this shop has been here since 2006, owner John Michaels has been offering his services and gear to local swimmers, bikers and runners for more than a decade. The repair shop in back provides services like wheel building, pro-build, tune-ups, complete bike overhauls and custom fitting. The shop sells plenty of gear, apparel and nutritional supplements for the high-performance athlete, specializing in all of the necessities for triathlon competitors. The employees can also hook you up with professional swim training and group bike rides on Sundays, as well as information on local racing events. While inside, take a look at the paintings by part-time staffer Raul.