Support Laurel Cyclery Through Corona Virus Crisis

In five short years, the Laurel Cyclery has become the go-to bike shop for cyclists in East Oakland. To be real, 2020 was shaping up to be our best year to date. We expanded our mechanics staff, brought in a couple new brands (Marin! Breezer!) and even installed a second beehive in the backyard. Nobody was more excited to meet the cycling needs of the diverse communities that we serve.

And nobody expected that a virus could shake everything up like this. Last week, we hustled with other local bike shops and Bike East Bay to get bike repair recognized as an "Essential Service" so that we're able to legally serve cyclists during the lockdown. But our sales are down 60% in March and our repair work - as busy as we are - isn't enough to keep the shop afloat. If, as predicted, things continue on this path for the next couple months, our ability to stay open beyond May will be severely challenged.

So, we're turning to the community. With your support  in this tough moment, we will continue to serve you now and once this virus is made history. After five years of continuous growth, we refuse to go down without a fight. However, to win this match, we're going to need a big crew in our corner. Thanks in advance for your support.