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Voted Best Bike Shop in Columbus by Columbus Monthly Readers 2025

Voted America's Best Bike Shop 7 years in a row by the NBDA (National Bike Dealers Association)

What a parent needs to know before they buy their kid an ebike!

Stop buying illegal eMoto bikes disguised as ebikes.  Your schools, your police, and your community is beginning to crack down on these 2000-6500W Motor bikes.  Don't waste thousands to only find out your kid can't ride it to school or on your neighborhood streets.  Plus, they are not safe for kids.

"I'd like to thank the Academy..."

Johnny Velo Bikes gets voted "2025 Best Bike Shop" in Columbus, Ohio by the readers of Columbus Monthly Magazine!

"I wish we had a mascot like an emu..."

We may not have a real emu but we do have a great selection of bikes from Giant, Bianchi, Kona, and even ebikes from Aventon. Come to Columbus, OH best bike shop and see for yourself why people come to us for their bikes and cycling accessories.

No time like the present to make a commercial!

"I love bikes and we want you on bikes! We have all kinds of bikes for all kinds of riders!" 

Blooper reel!

"One Take" John takes several tries for this video before he gets it right, but the message is clear... we love bikes and the community. And we can have fun while doing it!

In The News

The Columbus Dispatch, December 2007: Childhood leukemia is a distant memory for John Robinson... Read the article here.
The Columbus Dispatch, April 2014: John Robinson rides 330 miles in 30 hours to celebrate being cancer free... Read the article here.
ColumbusUnderground, March 2018: Johnny Velo Bikes celebrated its grand opening... Read the article here.
Columbus Business First, January 2019: Why I Quit My Banking Career to Open Johnny Velo Bikes... Read the article here.
614 [Now], November 2019: Clintonville Shop Earns "America's Best" Award... Read the article here.
abc6 On Your Side, October 2020: A Clintonville bike shop is letting you trade in your gear to donate to a good cause.... Read the article here.
ColumbusUnderground, October 2021: Johnny Velo Bikes was recognized as one of eight Platinum Retailers nationwide... Read the article here.
Columbus Dispatch, July 2021: Bike Snoop Group Track Down Stolen Bikes... Read the article here.

In The News

NBC4 News, December 2022: Clintonville Bike Ride to Benefit Dog Attack Victom... Read the article here.
Axios Columbus, July 2024: Where to Bike 20, 30, or 50 Miles Around Columbus... Read the article here.
Bicycle Retailer, July 2024: Ohio Retailer Develops E-Bike Battery Case for Use in his Store... Read the article here.
Spectrum News, August 2024: Columbus E-Bike Subsidy Incentive Program to Decrease Cars on the Road... Read the article here.
ColumbusUnderground, May 2025: Bike Shops Dealing with Impact of Tariffs... Read the article here.
Columbus Monthly, June 2025: Best of Columbus 2025, Reader's Picks... Read the article here.
Bicycle Retailer, September 2025: NBDA Welcomes Fresh Leadership... Read the article here.
NBC4 News, October 2025: Columbus Bike Shops Feel the Pinch as Tariffs Drive Up Costs for Consumers... Read the article here.

Short Stories

Funny Customer Testimonial

Another great customer testimonial!, while still recovering from a root canal!

Presta or Schrader?

How to quickly identify which valve you have on your bicycle wheel. It's not rocket science ??

How to check your tire pressure...

How to check the size and PSI max of your tire and how to properly use a floor pump to fill your tire. (Schrader valve)

Bike Maintenance Workshop

Lexxi, our service manager, will teach you the basics and most common problems with your bike so you can keep pedaling! Fix a flat, check your chain, and identify parts of the bike.  Come to one of our free monthly workshops, and be ready to learn!

Bike Maintenance Workshop for women

Learn how to work on common problems with your bike. Fix your flat, change a tire, check your tire pressure, and more. We have workshops just for women and LGBTQ+ in an inclusive and friendly environment.

Cool Things You Find at the Bike Shop

Sometimes, we come across a bike or accessory that's just really cool. this is a bike bell from the 1930s that was handed down from the owner's mom. This bell was something I hadn't come across yet, and the sound was definitely from another era.

Coolest Things You Find at the Bike Shop: Prestacycle Uniblock 11 speed Cassette

The Prestacycle Uniblock 11 Speed Cassette is certainly one of the coolest things you can do to upgrade your road bike! made from a single block of aluminum, it's lighter by far than your conventional 11 speed cassettes.

30 Second Dance Party! The Best Bike Shop in Columbus, OH!

Johnny Velo Bikes, the only bike shop in Columbus, Ohio, with a disco ball! Fun times and cool vibes in a small bike shop that cared about getting everyone on a bike that fits their needs. We even have a shop dog!

Community Events

Johnny Velo Bikes Santa Rides

Pelotonia

Browse Our Bike Selection

Find your dream bike today and visit us for a test ride. We'll ensure that you're on the right bike to meet your needs and the right frame size for a comfortable, safe cycling experience.