Bike Republic
Bike Republic grows from 42 to 48 locations and moves closer to riders
Colruyt Group’s bike chain announces six new sites, including Aarschot, Antwerp-Berchem and Genk, with a stronger focus on servicing and repairs.
Bike Republic will expand its Belgian network from 42 to 48 locations over the coming months. Alongside the Mechelen store, new sites are planned in Aarschot, Antwerp-Berchem and Genk, CEO Miek Vercouteren said.
The chain is partly moving away from large out-of-town stores towards locations closer to riders, for both buying and servicing. Service points opened in Leuven and Antwerp showed there is demand, especially for e-bikes and speed pedelecs. Bike Republic sells around 20,000 new bikes a year and carries out nearly 100,000 maintenance and repair jobs.
The retailer is also investing in training for its mechanics and in more efficient stock management. After several loss-making years, it is aiming for a positive operating result this year, backed by a recent €5 million injection from Colruyt Group.
Written by Bike Brussels based on RetailDetail (7 September 2026). Photo: © Bike Republic.
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Source: RetailDetail (retaildetail.be)
