Low-cost bike shop closes this weekend in downtown Chilliwack, seeks new home
CHILLIWACK — A secondhand cycle shop in downtown Chilliwack that sought to provide lower-cost bikes for families and individuals while raising funds for the work of Chilliwack Restorative Justice plans to close later this week due to the forthcoming demolition of the United Church.
According to a statement from Chilliwack Restorative Justice executive director Steve Roukema, Restorative Cycle intends to vacate its roughly 2,000-square foot bike shop by this Saturday, May 11 as the former Cheamview United Church at 45835 Spadina Avenue prepares for its transformation into a multi-storey downtown housing complex.
In 2023, Cheam View United Church had generously opened its doors to Restorative Cycle and CRJ, a community program that creates opportunities to repair harm and prevent crime in Chilliwack and the Upper Fraser Valley region. Roukema says he knew all along that Restorative Cycle might have to relocate.
Fortunately, Roukema says the bike shop has access to a local barn where it will be storing the bikes and tools in until it secures a permanent location.