Champion cyclist opens Hackney shop
A champion cyclist was the guest of honour at the opening of a new specialist cycle shop in Hackney last week.
Argentinian-born Diego Dinapoli, twice European downhill mountain biking champion, opened the doors at Armourtex Cycles, in Rowe Lane.
The 32-year-old has also become the shop manager despite still competing in mountain biking competitions.
Opened next door to Armourtex Power Coating, and backed by its directors Duncan Willis and Steve Ronketti, the cycle chop has an attached workshop.
Workshop manager and mechanic of 31 years Robert Macbeth said the shop is “unique”.
You may also want to watch:
“We are able to power coat, strip and rebuild bikes on the premises which no other shop can do.” They are able to repair bikes both old and new.
He added: “I’m really happy with how it’s going so far. We’ve had customers coming in the door already after just a few weeks.”
Most Read
- 1 Police appeal for help to trace wanted Dalston man
- 2 Jailed: 'Dangerous' Hackney predator found with 1,600 indecent child images
- 3 Hackney road closures 'will cost lives', says volunteer ambulance service
- 4 Joint Covid patrols launched to ensure lockdown rules are followed
- 5 'Common sense' prevails as Stamford Hill testing centre moved out of estate
- 6 Covid-safe shared workspaces in Hackney on flexibility without formalities
- 7 Lockdown: Thirteen card players busted by police in Hackney social club
- 8 Hackney author speaks out against stop and search
- 9 Stoke Newington School looks to raise £60K for student laptops
- 10 Homerton High Street attack: Man in his 50s stabbed in the back
Up and coming mountain bike designer Ted James also works with the shop which hopes to take on more staff in the future.
Armourtex Cycles is open Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm at 14-16 Rowe Lane, Hackney, E9 6EL.
