# Nick Martin

> Nick Martin is the Boulder-based founder and former CEO of The Pro’s Closet, the used-bicycle retailer that grew from his eBay sales of surplus racing gear. A former professional mountain-bike racer and self-described minimalist, he developed trade-in and resale services before handing the CEO role to John Levisay in October 2020. His public LinkedIn profile lists Martin Real Estate Management; he was not involved in TPC’s 2024 relaunch.

- **Role:** Entrepreneur; former professional mountain-bike racer
- **Organizations:** The Pro’s Closet, Martin Real Estate Management, Boulder Mountainbike Alliance
- **Education:** Marketing degree, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Stagen Leadership Academy
- **Known for:** Built a specialist used-cycling business from eBay resale into a staffed national retailer serving international buyers., Developed trade-in partnerships linking independent bicycle shops with online resale., Led TPC during the launch of Certified Pre-Owned bicycles.

## Career timeline

- **2006** — Founded The Pro’s Closet after selling his own and other racers’ surplus gear on eBay; historical sources vary between 2005 and 2007, with 2006 used in company and industry accounts.
- **2011-2014** — Served on the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance board of directors, according to his LinkedIn profile.
- **2014** — Recalled buying Colnago Master Pista frames with Futura artwork; auction proceeds helped finance staff and computers.
- **2017** — TPC announced a $9 million funding round led by Foundry Group with Ridgeline Ventures participating.
- **2019** — TPC introduced its Certified Pre-Owned program, including a 141-point inspection.
- **2020-10-12** — Stepped down as CEO; John Levisay succeeded him. Martin initially remained involved in leadership.
- **2024-11** — Returning TPC manager Justin England said Martin had been outside operations for several years and was not involved in the relaunch.

## Achievements

- Built a specialist used-cycling business from eBay resale into a staffed national retailer serving international buyers.
- Developed trade-in partnerships linking independent bicycle shops with online resale.
- Led TPC during the launch of Certified Pre-Owned bicycles.
- Named a Leading U35 Influencer by Bicycle Retailer & Industry News in March 2015, as recorded on his LinkedIn profile.

## Latest updates

- **2024-11** — Reporting on TPC’s reopening explicitly said Martin was not involved and had not held an operational role for several years.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaspmartin

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Last updated: 2026-10-23