Local bike shops continue operating amid coronavirus concerns

Many local bike shops in Chico are still open for business, they consider themselves essential because they are providing transportation.

In chico are still open to the public during the coronavirus outbreak.

But are they considered essential businesses?

Action news now reporter kristian lopez is live at chico bike and board on main street, kristian what did you find out?

I spoke to the owner of chico bike and board and he is not the only bike shop owner keeping his business ope the owner of chico bike and board, brian daellenback says he's owned the shop for almost 24 years and right now they're facing a lot of uncertainty with fewer people coming through their doors&.but he is staying optimistic.

We were blessed to find out we are considered vital infrastructure so chico is blessed to have a lot of really good bike shops, we want to hang in there and keep our employees employed and keep it together until things turn normal.

He says he did some research and looked at the recommendations online and decided he wanted to continue serving the public and providing transportation until he was told otherwise.

He is following the c- d-c guidelines of social distancing and keeping the store extra clean.

And i checked-- north rim bike shop and campus bikes were some of the few still open as well.

Live in chico kristian lopez action news now coverage you can count on.

Chico city manager mark orme says they are focused on educating and hoping each business makes the best decision with the known information.