9am. Saturday 1st February: We are thrilled to announce the opening of our tenth store this Saturday in beautiful Norwich! The new location is situated in the former Harley Davidson site on Ber Street. Customers will find a wide selection of motorcycle clothing, helmets, and accessories, with our fantastic staff ready to assist and provide expert advice.
Our Norwich store will boast over 6000 stocked items, and we’re excited to introduce our exclusive ‘Try on or Buy’ service. Customers can explore our complete online catalog prior to their visit, and we will deliver most in-stock items to the Norwich location for fitting the following day, at no cost, every day of the week.
This year marks a milestone for Sportsbikeshop as we celebrate 20 years of business, making us the UK’s largest retailer of motorcycle clothing and accessories. Our Boston warehouse is stocked with over 200,000 products from more than 250 top brands. Our award-winning website offers next-day delivery, seven days a week, featuring free UK mainland delivery and returns on any orders exceeding £25. Plus, we provide a 365-day returns policy!
Our managing director, Chris ‘Bernie’ Winters shared his thoughts: “The opening of our Norwich store is a significant achievement for us, as we have spent considerable time finding the ideal location. This is our tenth store and will include all the features our other locations offer, including our ‘Try on or Buy’ reservation system. We believe this will create the best link between the extensive variety available on the UK’s largest biking website and a local retail experience.”
Currently, Sportsbikeshop operates stores in Bristol, Reading, Milton Keynes, Leeds, Harlow, Birmingham, Preston, Glasgow, and Boston, where our main warehouse is also located.
MOTORCYCLISTS are mourning the closure of a cherished Harley-Davidson store, which has served the community for 73 years.
Customers will no longer visit the Harley-Davidson Sports Center in Duluth, Minnesota, located around 150 miles north of Minneapolis.
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Duluth’s Harley-Davidson Sport Center is closing after 73 yearsCredit: Facebook / Harley-Davidson Sport Center
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The store continues to sell its existing inventory (stock image)Credit: Getty
Dennis and Suzanne Kachelmyer, who have owned the motorcycle shop for many years, broke the news of the closure in a Facebook post on Monday.
Customers expressed their disappointment and frustration regarding the announcement in the comments section of the post.
“This is unfortunate news for the biker community,” remarked one Facebook user.
“Wishing the best for all the employees affected by this. I hope someone steps in to purchase this business for us riders.”
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“We have no other convenient option for our bikes.”
Another commenter expressed, “What? This is devastating news, I’m saddened to hear this. I reside in International Falls and this was my nearest dealership.”
“Really heartbreaking news, I was just about to plan some maintenance before next year’s riding season,” a third user shared.
The owners mentioned in the comments that they are in the process of selling their remaining inventory.
While standard business operations have concluded, they are working through existing service orders and remaining stock, including motorcycles.
They have confirmed that regular business activities have already ceased, with an ongoing wind-down of their current operations, including service work orders and leftover inventory, including motorcycles.
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The exact date for the store’s closure remains uncertain.
Customers holding gift cards for the center can either request a refund or use them to purchase existing merchandise.
The owners expressed that sharing years of passion for riding has been a true privilege.
“Our love for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, the community, and the experiences has provided us with countless moments of joy and excitement, doing what we cherish every day!” the Kachelmyers shared.
Harley-Davidson Closures in 2024
Currently, there are over 650 Harley-Davidson dealerships across the United States.
Unfortunately, several stores have closed for various reasons throughout 2024, with minimal explanations provided.
Here’s a recap of some Harley-Davidson locations that have shut down this year and the reasons behind their closures:
Reiman’s Harley-Davidson dealership in Kewanee, Illinois, shut its doors in October after the owners sold the establishment to the Walter Brothers Harley Davidson dealership in Peoria, Illinois.
Carolina Coast Harley-Davidson in Wilmington, North Carolina, and Beach House Harley-Davidson in Shallotte, North Carolina, are changing ownership after over three decades under the management of Rick and Janice Noyes.
The two dealerships are being taken over by Charlie Cole, Will Cole, and Freddy Tedesco of the Cole Family of Harley-Davidson Dealerships.
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Harley-Davidson Sports Center in Duluth, which is about 150 miles north of MinneapolisCredit: Google Maps
9am. Saturday 1st February: We are thrilled to announce the opening of our tenth store this Saturday in beautiful Norwich! The new location is situated in the former Harley Davidson site on Ber Street. Customers will find a wide selection of motorcycle clothing, helmets, and accessories, with our fantastic staff ready to assist and provide expert advice.
