McHenry-based Bike Haven opening second Woodstock location

WOODSTOCK – Josh and Jessica Arnow, co-owners of Bike Haven in McHenry, have lived in Woodstock for 16 years. Seeing a need for a bike shop in their city, the Arnows plan to open a new location on the Woodstock Square early next year.

The new shop will be at 132 Cass St. on the Square, next door to furniture and decors shop, A New Interiors Anew. Josh Arnow said that although a soft opening likely will be in early 2017, a grand opening is planned for the beginning of March.

“We’re part of the community already since we live here,” Arnow said. “We help sponsor several events around Woodstock and community programs, so this second location just makes sense.”

This will be Woodstock’s first specialty bike shop since Outdoor Recreation Inc., formerly located at 1480 S. Eastwood Drive, which closed in the fall after more than four decades in business.

“The area of Woodstock could use a bike shop,” Arnow said. “So we thought it’d be a great idea to expand our business here.”

The new location is expected to open with three full-time employees.

“We plan to still offer Woodstock residents the same great service that we’ve been providing people at our McHenry store for all these years,” Arnow said.

“Josh has been a huge contributor to Woodstock,” said Garrett Anderson, the city’s economic development director. “We’re just excited he’s opening up a retail location here as well.”

Bike Haven has been in business for more than 50 years selling a large selection of bicycles and bike accessories. In 2011, the Arnows took over ownership of Bike Haven from longtime owner Wally Nuss. Under the new ownership, the McHenry store relocated in January 2012 from 2298 W. Route 120 to 3318 W. Pearl St.