The Electric Bike Shop opens 9th store, with 10th in planning

It’s been a busy February for The Electric Bike shop. Store number 8, which opened in Harrogate earlier this month, was followed swiftly by a 9th store, near Gloucester.

As one of the larger Electric Bike shop stores, customers will find over 50 electric bikes on display, along with a wide range of cycling accessories and a fully equipped workshop.

The Electric Bike Shop Gloucester will be managed by Vince Mackie, who moves across following a successful stint at the Stroud store.

Vince comments: “It’s a huge honour to be opening our new Gloucester store and something that I’m exceptionally proud of. Having worked for the Electric Bike Shop family for over 2 years and in bike retail for over a decade, this is certainly a special moment.”

“As an e-bike rider myself, I’m a huge fan of modern e-bike technology, making cycling accessible and enjoyable for those looking to get active again, improve their fitness or simply have more fun on two wheels.”

A prime South West London located store will open in the near future, with further stores also planned.

With the UK seeing a sustained shift in attitude toward cycling as transport, reflected in the establishment of Active Transport England, observers have also noted a shift in cycling retail environment, driven by a sizable new user group for whom a reliable means to get from A to B, as a possible alternative to either a short car journey, or a replacement for multimodal public transport, is the primary driver for setting foot in-store. Specialist e-mobility retailers are uniquely positioned to attract this fast growing sector, where the emphasis is clearly on transport, not sport.