Pumping the Brakes

Wheels aren’t turning for nation’s bike shops

  • Donald Gooding, owner of Putnam Bicycles in Palatka, stands in front of the few bikes he has for sale in his store Monday afternoon.
    Donald Gooding, owner of Putnam Bicycles in Palatka, stands in front of the few bikes he has for sale in his store Monday afternoon.
  • North Florida Bicycle Club riders smile Sunday as they stop for a break outside of Burger King in East Palatka.
    North Florida Bicycle Club riders smile Sunday as they stop for a break outside of Burger King in East Palatka.
  • A North Florida Bicycle Club rider stops Sunday in Ravine Gardens State Park to look at the blooming azaleas.
    A North Florida Bicycle Club rider stops Sunday in Ravine Gardens State Park to look at the blooming azaleas.
One Palatka bike store owner said he can barely get parts or new bikes to sell as bicycle use has increased during the coronavirus pandemic.  Putnam Bicycles owner Donald Gooding said he’s never had…

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