Local shops keeping bike commuters moving amid pandemic

In both Ohio and Kentucky, bike repair shops like Spun -- along with other transportation-related services like gas stations, auto repair shops, auto parts stores and public transit -- are considered essential businesses.

Spun's busy season had already begun when Ohio Gov.

Mike DeWine's administration began restricting what businesses were allowed to operate as health officials confirmed increasing cases of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

It's usually January and February when cyclists start bringing in their bikes for tune-ups and other seasonal maintenance, they said.

"As the weather starts to get better, we get more and more requests for bike repairs," Judi LoPresti said.