Natasha Baldin/Contributor

After operating out of its Bay Street location for 33 years, Victoria bike shop Bicycleitis recently announced it has opened a new store on Oak Bay Avenue.

The family-owned bike shop celebrated the soft launch of its new location at 1814 Oak Bay Ave., citing it had B次元官网网址渙utgrownB次元官网网址� its previous space and wanted more room to display inventory.

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Whether Bicycleitis will continue to operate out of both locations or fully transition to the new location is B次元官网网址渟till up in the air,B次元官网网址� Kumbruch said, while the shop tests if the new two-location business model is sustainable.

Bicycleitis has also signed on to take part in the new B.C. e-bike rebate program, which has already seen a high number of applications across the province since its launch on June 1.

While Kumbruch said his shop only carries a B次元官网网址渕odest selection of e-bikes,B次元官网网址� he added the new location will allow for more space to sell, display and expand its e-bike inventory.

Currently, Bicycleitis is only offering sales and minor repairs at the Oak Bay Avenue shop. Kumbruch said the moving process over from the old location has been gradual, and he will continue moving equipment in the next two weeks to make the new service department fully operational for all repairs and refurbishments.

After marking its soft launch last week, Kumbruch said he is planning a grand opening later this summer to celebrate with the community and to officially introduce the loyal Bay Street clientele to the new location.

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