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Independent Shops Matter More Than Ever

· Pete Reynolds

A small independent bicycle shop storefront glowing warmly on a quiet high street at dusk

This week I've been thinking a lot about independent bike shops.

Not just because of Velorution's history, but the whole ecosystem of brilliant, specialist shops that help celebrate the humble bicycle.

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Viva la Velorution, Pete
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