At Easton’s Broken Spoke, business has kicked into high gear.

“We’ve gotten pretty busy,” says Jesse Check, co-owner of the shop. “Nice weather brings in a lot of repairs.”

Bike shop owners are gearing up for the hectic cycling season, providing everything from custom hikes and safety gear to service and advice.

Nationally, cycling is the seventh most popular recreational activity, behind exercise walking, swimming, camping, fishing, exercising with equipment, and bowling, according to the National Bicycle Dealers Association. Bicycle industry sales have remained steady at more than 13 million bicycle units per year, plus parts, accessories and service. The majority of bikes sold in the United States are imported - 98 percent - with most of the hikes coming from China and Taiwan.

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