Come in the store to meet the experts in their unnatural habitat. On course. Off-road. Or in the middle of a downhill adventure. We’ve used the equipment and outdoor gear we stock on the shelves. And we can tell you about it.
TURNING THE LEARNING CURVE INTO A LIFETIME OF ADVENTURE.
At Bushwhacker, we sell outdoor gear to two different types of people — those who don’t know where to start, and those who never know when to stop. No matter which group you fit into, you’ll find the resources you need here to improve your performance and share your passion for the great outdoors.
With our roots in backpacking and hiking, the store has changed a lot, since cleats and climbing rope were among its top sellers. Today, Bushwhacker is one of the area’s largest bike shops, with a broad assortment of kayaks, clothing, backpacks, and other outdoor gear that changes with every season. But for all those who’ve walked through the doors of this local Peoria store, it continues to be something more.
For the beginner, it’s the starting point, where advice is free, and questions are always encouraged. And for the pros, it’s the connecting point — the one place where they return time and time again to share their passion for sport. And perhaps more than anything, it’s that atmosphere of collective exploration that keeps Rich invested after 50 years of retail. In fact, 2021 is Bushwhacker’s 50th anniversary. “You can’t package that sort of vibe. That’s real. That’s us.” And that’s why Bushwhacker continues to be one of Illinois’ greatest original brands.