Bateman’s Bicycle Company has opened a third store at Dupont Street and Davenport Road. Express Shoppe (149 Dupont St.) offers a variety of bikes, accessories, and quick tune-ups. The company emphasizes bike safety, ensuring that bikes are road-ready quickly and affordably.

“The Annex is one of the main corridors downtown for bicycle commuters. We knew this was a busy traffic area, so that’s one of the main reasons why we wanted to come over here and service it,” said Robert Bateman, the eponymous owner of the company. He said that many customers have stopped in since the store opened its doors.

“We’re very fortunate that the neighbourhood here has responded quite well to our new shop,” Bateman said. “It’s been pretty exciting to be a welcoming addition here and we can’t wait to see how the business will grow.”

—Justin Vieira/Gleaner News