Saw this photo from yesterday of the free bike valet service yesterday in #VictoriaBC for the free Canadian Snowbirds performance over the ocean along Dallas Road. Wow #YYJ you are doing the #cyclinglife great, setting an example for the rest of #NorthAmerica let alone #Canada. #gobbybike #bikesky

Heads up! After today we'll be closing for staff summer holidays for a week. Re-opening on Tuesday, August 11th. Thanks for understanding and apologies for any inconvenience!

Bike of the week! Kona Kapu. Vintage chromoly steel Kona road machine, 2 x 10 speeds, all new cables/housing, new drivetrain, bar tape, and other parts, comes with our standard 3 month service guarantee. $850. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes. #yyjbike

Bike of the week! Dahon 7 speed folding bike. Aluminum frame, fits a wide range of heights, 1 x 7 speeds, fenders and rack included, 3 month warranty. $450. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more bikes. #yyjbike

Bike of the week! Liv Thrive. Small aluminum frame/fork, 2 x 10 speeds, excellent condition, comes with our standard 3 month guarantee. $850. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbike

Heads up! We'll be closed for the Canada Day holiday on Wednesday plus an extra day next Tuesday. Business has been booming and we could use a 4-day weekend! Closing from Sunday, June 28th and re-opening on Thursday, July 2nd. #yyjbike

A his and hers pair perhaps? Bike Manufactur Black Cross. Hand built in Germany, aluminum frame, hydraulic disc brakes, rear rack, 3x9 gearing. Dynamo front hub with front/rear wired lighting. Front suspension to soften the ride. 1 large/1 small step-thru. $950 each. 3 month warranty. #yyjbike

Bike of the week! Del Sol D Street. Vintage looking, large steel frame/fork, 1 x 8 gearing, a stylish cafe cruiser/chill city bike, in great condition, comes with a 3 month service guarantee. $550. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbike

Bike of the week! Electra Townie. Medium size, step-thru, aluminum frame, 1x7 speeds. Fenders, rack & dynamo front light included. A comfy bike for cruising the city with the standard flat foot Townie tech! 3 month service guarantee. $600. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbike

We've just updated our website with our latest refurb jobs. All are fully tuned and ready to ride. Don't see what you're looking for? We're always prepping new bikes, so pop in to see what's new. Sometimes they sell before we get a chance to add them to the website! #yyjbike

We're excited to announce a new addition to the Bicycleitis team! With 30 yrs of experience as a bicycle mechanic, Matt brings a wealth of skills, knowledge and expertise. Matt will be working full time with Jeremy at our (not-so)-new location on Oak Bay Ave near Richmond. Welcome Matt! #yyjbike

Bike of the week! Specialized Roubaix. Medium size, carbon frame/fork, 2 x 10 speeds, Shimano Ultegra components, light wheelset, a super light racing machine that won't break the bank, 3 month service guarantee. $900. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbikes

"For decades, most road design has prioritized vehicle travel over other ways of getting around. The question is not whether roads should work for drivers or cyclists, but how we design our roads so that more people can get around safely." #yyjbikes

Comment: Biking is not a luxury, it's essential

For my family, biking is a convenient and cost-saving way to commute.

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1/ Excellent op-ed in the @Timescolonist on by bike lanes, cars, and the geometry of cities. It's in response to a really bad one they published a few days ago. #yyj #yyjbike #urbanism #traffic www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comm...

Comment: Cities need multiple ways for people to get around

Cars consume an extraordinary amount of urban space, both while moving and while parked.

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Bike of the week! Kona Muni Mula. Large aluminum frame, new steel fork, Avid archrival v-brakes, new Panaracer Gravelking SK+ tires. 3x9 gearing. A comfortable commuter, cafe cruiser or gravel grinder. 3 month service warranty. $650. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more! #yyjbikes

Need some quick cash for that old bike in your garage? We pay cash for bikes, especially quality used hybrids. Email us a photo for an estimate. (note: we don't buy department store bikes, e-bikes or full suspension MTBs) #yyjbikes

Bike of the week! Trek Lexa. Small, aluminum frame, 2 x 8 speeds, carbon fork, new bar tape, a light and nimble entry road bike or fast commuter, comes with our 3 month service guarantee. $700. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more! #yyjbikes

Bike of the week! Rocky Mountain Solo. 54cm aluminum frame and fork, 2 x 9 speeds, Avid mechanical disc brakes, new crank, chain, and bar tape, comes with our standard 3 month service guarantee. $850. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more! #yyjbikes

Bike of the week! Toba Edwin. Size small. Aluminum frame. 3x8 speeds. Upright sitting position. Comes with matching fenders. A comfy city bike for the daily commutes or recreational cruising. 3 month warranty. $450. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more! #yyjbikes

We're still looking for the right person to fill our mechanic/sales position for the upcoming season. Potential long-term opportunity to buy out the business when the current owners retire. Wage is negotiable. Shop experience strongly preferred. #yyjbikes #bikesky #yyj #hiring #bcjobs

JK's Bicycleitis@bicycleitis.bsky.social · 5mo ago

hey #yyjbikes we have an opening for a full time experienced bike mechanic/sales associate, seasonal with part time hours available in the winter. Hourly rate $25-28 depending on experience. Email your resume to Jeremy at bicycleitis@gmail.com and please help us spread the word!

Bike of the week! Cleary Meerkat. Quality kid's bike, chromoly steel frame, Tektro hydraulic disc brakes, Sturmey Archer 5 speed internal gearing, new brake pads and shift cable, fits roughly 7-11 years of age, 3 month warranty. $450. Pop in for a test ride or check our website for more! #yyjbikes

hey #yyjbikes we have an opening for a full time experienced bike mechanic/sales associate, seasonal with part time hours available in the winter. Hourly rate $25-28 depending on experience. Email your resume to Jeremy at bicycleitis@gmail.com and please help us spread the word!

Bike of the week! Kona Muni Mula. Large aluminum frame, new steel fork, fits 5'9-6'1 roughly. Avid archrival v brakes, new Panaracer Gravelking SK+ tires, 3x9 gearing, many new parts, a comfortable commuter, cafe cruiser or gravel grinder. 3 month warranty. $650. Pop in for a test ride! #yyjbikes

Bike of the week! Masi Special CX Uno. Large, chromoly steel frame, 2 x 8 gearing, new Shimano Claris brifters, new Continental Ultra Sport 700 x 32c tires, new Brooks honey brown bar tape. A reliable commuter/weekend adventurer. 3 month warranty. $850. Pop in for a test ride! #yyjbikes

Happy holidays everyone! We're open regular hours until Dec 24th, then closed for our annual winter break starting Dec 25th and re-opening Tues, Jan 13th. We've got plenty of youth and adult bikes, accessories and scooters in stock if you're still shopping for the holidays! #yyjbikes

We have a few Havoc Pro Scooters back in stock for the holidays. The Havoc Storm is a kids' scooter designed for both street & park use. Black, purple, lime green or iridescent. $260 each. We also stocked up on scooter accessories, so pop in if you need replacement wheels, pegs or grips. #yyj

Bike of the week! Trek 7000. Large aluminum frame, steel fork, 1 x 7 gearing, new seat, brakes, handlebar, wheels, chain, freewheel and cables/housing, a comfortable and reliable city bike for riders roughly 5'8-6'0. 3 month warranty. $550. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbikes

Bike of the week! Raleigh Comfort ATB. Large steel frame, 1 x 7 drivetrain with Blackspire narrow wide chainring, new tires, drivetrain, brakes, and many other parts, a comfortable bike for short city trips or cruising. 3 month warranty. $500. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbikes

Bike of the week! Giant Nutra. Chromoly steel step-thru frame, 3 x 7 gearing, new Panaracer Pasela tires, an affordable city bike for a smaller rider, comes with our standard 3 month service guarantee on refurbished models. $375. Pop in for a test ride or check our website. #yyjbikes