Bicycle store owners see increase in demand as well as supply issues

More people have taken up bicycling during the pandemic, with big implications for area bike shops.

  • By Grier Ferguson
  • | 5:00 p.m. July 29, 2020
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Courtesy. The Bike Bistro Owner Steve Martin says his store is selling more bikes and gear and is doing more repairs than it normally would this time of year. He’s seeing regular and new customers come into the shop.
Courtesy. The Bike Bistro Owner Steve Martin says his store is selling more bikes and gear and is doing more repairs than it normally would this time of year. He’s seeing regular and new customers come into the shop.
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During the pandemic, certain activities have gained popularity. More people are taking walks and jigsaw puzzles have sold out in some stores. People are also spending more time binge watching, bird watching, boating, baking and bicycling.

Courtesy. The Bike Bistro Owner Steve Martin says his store is selling more bikes and gear and is doing more repairs than it normally would this time of year. He’s seeing regular and new customers come into the shop.
Courtesy. The Bike Bistro Owner Steve Martin says his store is selling more bikes and gear and is doing more repairs than it normally would this time of year. He’s seeing regular and new customers come into the shop.

 

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