With the price of fuel on a seemingly unending uptick, there’s not been a better time to put on a helmet and re-kindle a favourite pastime than now.
Scott Raisbeck at Bowen Small Motors and Cycles said his store on Williams Street, Bowen – a mechanical-haven for all things garden equipment – is seeing a corresponding uptick in bike sales.
A spike that’s helped by being the only bicycle shop in town.
“It’s becoming very popular again with the price of fuel, and with Bowen such an accessible place for biking it’s really a great time to start riding again,” Scott said.
In what was originally an auxiliary part of the business, the cycle portion of Bowen Small Motors has become a favourite amongst Bowen locals.
Both offering bike repairs and bike sales, they have a range of push and battery bikes: children’s bikes, mountain bikes, racing bikes, and folding bikes – as well as tubes, tyres, and more.
They also have electric bikes which can travel up to 25 kilometres per hour or more, getting around 50 kilometres distance before a recharge.
And, anything they don’t have, they can get specially ordered in.
“We can get anything they want; we have lots of bike fanatics now and we’re really welcoming them at the store,” Scott said.
“It’s nice and flat, the roads are so wide, and it’s great for families – you can buy yourself one and get the kids into it as well.
“Come in and take a look, have a chat, and maybe you’ll end up riding home!”