A Vermont bicycle retailer seems set to open a brand new location in Keene, having obtained approval from metropolis officers.The shop at 15 King Court — a former ladies’s health middle — would promote bikes and supply repairs, as well as to providing leases if there’s demand, in accordance to Alpine Bike Works proprietor Tony Accurso.Zoning board members on Monday night time unanimously accredited a variance for the enterprise, which it wants to function a retail retailer in that space. Accurso mentioned he is aiming to open the shop in March after doing a little restricted renovations inside.
Alpine Bike Works’ different shop in Killington, Vt., provides quite a lot of bicycles on the market and to hire. The retailer additionally sells attire and different biking gear.
That shop struggled to appeal to prospects throughout the COVID-19 pandemic as a result of its common patrons started procuring primarily on its web site, in accordance to proprietor Ben Berman. Berman, of Walpole, mentioned on the time he would proceed working a separate 365 Cycles retailer in Pennsylvania and in addition on-line.Noting that Keene has a bike park, at Wheelock Park, in addition to a number of bike paths, Accurso mentioned he is been eyeing the town for a very long time.”We thought it was a fantastic market,” he mentioned after the zoning board assembly Monday.Alpine Bike Works’ new shop within the Elm City would occupy the King Court property that is been vacant since Downtown Fitness Keene closed in 2019. The 5,200-square-foot constructing was additionally beforehand dwelling to Indian King Framery.Last yr, Hundred Nights Inc. proposed utilizing 15 King Court as a brief homeless shelter whereas the group looked for a brand new location. The zoning board rejected that plan, nevertheless, discovering it inconsistent with native zoning guidelines.
