Tuned for Togetherness: Embracing Fun and Family Adventures

Seating configurations are significant.

The team at Mac’s Cycle in Clarkston witnesses this unfold numerous times each week when couples are in search of off-road vehicles.

Couples who enjoy leisure activities together nearly always choose side-by-sides over four-wheelers, noted Adam Myklebust, a proprietor of Mac’s Cycle.

In a side-by-side, they can sit side by side. Many models accommodate multiple passengers. In contrast, on a four-wheeler, one individual rides in the front while another rides in the back.

Mac’s Cycle’s capacity to fulfill the region’s strong demand for side-by-sides is a factor in the ongoing prosperity of the powersports enterprise, which was established during World War II.

The company recently underwent a significant transition as it celebrated its 85th anniversary. Adam Myklebust, his spouse, Kacy Myklebust, along with Jenna Kelley and her husband, Cory Kelley, acquired the portion of the business that was previously owned by Steve Wessels Sr. and his spouse, Gail Wessels.

Steve and Gail Wessels took ownership of Mac’s Cycle in 2010 with their son, Steve Wessels Jr., who tragically passed away in a Snake River boating accident in 2019.

Steve Wessels Jr. was joined in marriage to Jenna Kelley at the time of the accident. Kacy Myklebust is the offspring of Steve and Gail Wessels.

The Myklebusts and Kelleys aspire to preserve the elements that have made Mac’s Cycle successful over the years as it adapts to the preferences of younger outdoor adventure seekers.

The enterprise offers new and pre-owned side-by-sides, all-terrain vehicles, motorcycles, and snowmobiles manufactured by BMW, Ski-Doo, Kawasaki, Honda, Can-Am, Suzuki, and CFMOTO.

I recently engaged in a conversation with Adam Myklebust, Jenna Kelley, and Cory Kelley regarding the business. Below is an edited version of the key points from our discussion:

Elaine Williams: With the new ownership group, what roles does each person undertake in the business?

Jenna Kelley: I’m the operations manager. I generate numerous reports to analyze our strengths and areas for improvement. I then relay that information to the team. My late husband Steve and (Steve Wessels Sr.) acquired Mac’s Cycle in 2010, and I joined the team in 2013. The family managed the business together successfully until the time of Steve Jr.’s tragic accident. It was a tough choice regarding our future direction after that. I realized he had a deep affection for this place, and I wanted to ensure its continuation for him. About three years after Steve’s death, Cory and I got married, so he’s now part of the family as well.

Cory Kelley: I have been an owner of Mac’s Cycle since 2022. Prior to that, I was employed at Rogers Motors in Lewiston in the service and operations department, the same area I oversee here. This essentially involves the backend. Your sales team sells the initial machine; however, how you take care of that customer with any issues the machine encounters, any accessories they might require, or general knowledge they seek, is what encourages the purchase of additional machines down the line. Fine-tuning that process is critical for the longevity of the company.

Adam Myklebust: I’m the general manager. I started my journey working for my father-in-law as a parts associate in 2011, managing freight intake, shelf stocking, and selling parts to clients. My spouse, Kacy, is a surgical nurse at Lewis & Clark Outpatient Surgery, so she does not have daily responsibilities at Mac’s Cycle.

EW: Both family and motorsports hold significance for all of you. What further insights can you provide on this?

AM: We are all enthusiasts of motorsports and find joy in utilizing the products we offer. This passion drives our commitment to the industry, which is also the motivation for Steve Sr. and Steve Jr. to initially enter this field. The legacy of Steve Jr. remains extremely important to us. As Jenna mentioned, his passion for this enterprise plays a significant role in why we collectively opted to keep things moving forward after his passing. We deeply miss him and wish he were here to oversee the business alongside us. His presence continues to resonate within our operations and is integral to how we honor his memory. Mac’s Cycle symbolizes much more for us than mere side-by-side transactions; it is an essential element of our family narrative.