
Shortage of bicycles as demand skyrockets during pandemic
LETHBRIDGE, AB– As the weather starts to warm up, people are beginning to get outside for some fresh air. But, if you’re looking to buy a new bike this spring, you may be out of luck.
Bike shops around Lethbridge are struggling to meet the growing demand. Alberta has been experiencing a shortage of bikes since the start of the pandemic. The shortage is being felt across the world as suppliers can’t keep up.
Easton Beaulieu, sales manager at Ascent Cycle, says the shortage has carried over from last year, with their shop already selling out within the first warm week of March.
“We have no bikes left to sell, everything on the floor is pretty much on hold for somebody or pre-sold. We’re getting shipments, but it’s all delayed because the suppliers can’t keep up with the demand right now. It’s the same everywhere, all of the shops are dwindling down with what they have.”