West Michigan Bike and Fitness to change locations next week
Cassandra Bondie @BizHolland
HOLLAND — Shoppers interested in visiting West Michigan Bike and Fitness next week shouldn't be alarmed to see an emptying storefront — the business is moving.
"We'll be closed Monday-Wednesday," said general manager Evert Klomp Jr. "And we'll reopen on Thursday."
The store's new location, 380 Chicago Drive, was previously home to Paint a Pot — which is now at 390 E. Eighth St. Now, the front portion will become rented office space. The store will be placed in the back.
"For the last couple of years, we've been looking for a place to move and own a building," Klomp told The Sentinel in December. "That opportunity came in May. The owners came by and told us the building was available, and we bought it in October."
According to Klomp, the square footage is roughly the same, but customers will enjoy a large parking lot.
"It'll be easier to meet for a group ride or for people to test bikes," he said.
The store's current location, 215 Central Ave. in downtown Holland, will remain vacant while building owner Lumir Corp. searches for a new tenant.
"We haven't nailed anybody down yet," said director Mark Kuyers. "We're trying to find the right fit for the community. It's a very beautiful building and we're looking forward to finding somebody great."
West Michigan Bike and Fitness is regularly open Monday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Thursday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
— Contact reporter Cassandra Bondie at cbondie@hollandsentinel.com. Follow her on Twitter @BizHolland.