Turnkey Bicycle Shop - Creston, BC
Summit Cycles & Sports is a successful and growing bicycle shop servicing the Creston Valley. Having seen substantial growth under new owners since 2019, the business is the continuation of Summit Outdoor Sports which was established in 1996 and has served as Creston’s go to bicycle shop since then. The business is situated in downtown Creston with front and back entrances providing excellent exposure and easy access for customers.
With the business’ primary focus being on cycling, Summit Cycles offers a wide range of bicycles, e-bikes and kids bikes tailored to the area’s riding and customer base. The store also carries related equipment and gear for riding in the Creston Valley. Summit Cycles’ service department provides top quality repairs with the service manager having 15+ years of experience in the industry - having certifications from United Bicycle Institute as well as Bosch & Shimano e-bike systems.
Creston’s mild winters offer a snow free riding season of ~March through November in most years. In the winter months Summit Cycles transitions to selling snowshoes, seasonal apparel as well as some ski helmets & goggles. The service department offers ski tuning and skate sharpening seasonally while still booking in major bike repairs through the winter - a popular choice for customers who want to make the most of the early riding season.
Summit Cycles & Sports has an online store as well as Facebook and Instagram presence to engage with our customers and expand the business’ reach beyond the Creston Valley. The business has gained some regional draw for Marin Bikes’ offering of unique bike options.
Summit Cycles has been an active participant in pursuing the development of new mountain bike trails, improving cycling infrastructure and working with the Creston Valley Cycling Association to develop sustainable growth in cycling for the valley. The Business has developed good working relationships with other complimentary shops in Creston - the
skateboard shop & other outdoor equipment stores.
With Creston’s growth the past few years and upcoming development of Creston’s first legal mountain bike trail networks Summit Cycles & Sports has further opportunities for growth. New mountain bike trails will likely see a local growth in the sport as well as an increase in tourism draw to the new trails. With the Valley’s unique offering of 4 wineries there is possible expansion into offering rentals in partnership with winery tourism.
Summit Cycles & Sports has affordable rent on a fixed lease expiring in August 2024. Operating in this smaller, 1500 sq ft store requires efficient operations but provides main street store frontage with lower overhead costs.
This is a turnkey business, with options for the current owner/manager to stay on for a transition period or long term as the service manager.
550000
1021 Canyon St