Noosa Bike Shop closes store after 40 years of business on Sunshine Coast
A beloved local Noosa family is saying goodbye to their loyal customers after more than 40 years of selling bikes on the Sunshine Coast, but it’s not the last chapter for the store.
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A beloved Noosa family is saying goodbye to loyal customers after more than 40 years of selling bikes on the Sunshine Coast.
The Noosa Bike Shop has shut its doors after 40 years of business on the Sunshine Coast.
Back in 1985 Neil Johnson purchased the bike store after moving to the area from Melbourne with his wife and three children.
Mr Johnson, a cabinet-maker by trade, was running the popular store with his son Ben Johnson for the past three years.
The duo announced they would close the store on April 20 and Mr Johnson would retire.
“Neil and Ben are taking some much needed time with family this year,” a Facebook post said.
“We have exciting plans in store and look forward to sharing the next chapter of Noosa Bike Shop in 2025.
“We wanted to thank all our customers for your support over the 40 years.
“Neil started Noosa Bike Shop as a small hole in the wall on Noosa Sound.
“Over the decades, the shop has been an integral part of the Noosa community and a place where people feel comfortable to drop by for a chat and to shoot the breeze.
“After a well deserved sabbatical, the family are shaping plans for Noosa Bike Shop in 2025 and look forward to sharing with you.”
In the lead-up to the stores closure the family hosted a sale where all stock was 30 to 80 per cent off.
Noosa locals shared their admiration for the store in wake of its closure.
Ben Townsend said it was “an absolute gem”.
“I love bringing my family to Noosa for the tri every year and I always seem to have one or another issue with my treadly,” he said.
“Your expertise has saved my bacon a few times!
“Never to busy to help a fella out! Good luck in your future endeavours.”
“You guys deserve a break,” Stephen John Sorensen said.
“ Look forward to the next chapter. All the best.”
Originally the shop was at Noosa Sound, then it moved to Noosa Junction, before ending up at the Noosa Homemaker Centre on Thomas Street.
Mr Johnson was also passionate about cycling and was part of the Sunshine Coast Cycle Club.
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