New Yorkers are gradually getting used to more bicyclers on those hot blue City Bikes.But what about local bike shops? Is City Bike rolling up riders at their expense? At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca,manager W.Ben said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bike-share program.“It’s getting more people on the road,”he said.James Ryan,an employee at Danny’s Cycles,said City Bike is a good option for people to ease in a city famous for its traffic jams.“They can try out a bike without buying one.”he said.

Rentals are not a big part of the business at either Gotham Bikes or Danny’s Cycles.But for Frank’s Bike Shop,a small business on Christopher St.,the bike—share program has been bad news.Owner Frank Arroyo said his rental business has decreased by 90% since City Bike was rolled out last month.Arroyo’s main rental customers are European tourists,who have since been drawn away by City Bikes.

However,Ben said the bike—share is good for bike sales at his shop.“People have used the bike—share and realized how great it is to bike in the city,then decide that they want something Dicer for themselves,”he noted.Andrew Crooks,owner of NYC Velo,at 64 Second Ave.,said at first he Was concerned about bike—share,though,he admitted,“I was happy to see people on bikes.It seemed like a great idea,but one that would be difficult to implement(實(shí)施).”Crooks said he worried about inexperienced riders’ lack of awareness of biking rules and strong negative reaction from non—cyclists.However,he said.it’s still too early to tell if his business has been impacted.While it’s possible that bike—share will cause a drop in business,Crooks thought that the idea was a positive step forward for New York City.

1.What happened to Gotham Bikes as a result of the bike—share program?

A.It found its bike sales unaffected.

B.It shifted its business to rentals.

C.It saw its bike sales on the rise.

D.It rented more bikes to tourists.

2.What is the author’s chief concern about the increasing use of City Bikes?

A.How non—cyclists respond to the program.

B.How local bike shops owners oppose the program.

C.How it affects local bike businesses.

D.How the safety of bike riders can be ensured.

3.Why is the bike—share program bad news for Frank’s Bike Shop?

A.It is hard to implement the bike—share program.

B.Its customers have been drawn away by City Bikes.

C.Its bike prices have to be lowered again and again.

D.It has to compete with the city’s bike rental shops.

4.What is the attitude of most bike shop owners towards City Bike?

A.Negative. B.Doubtful.

B.Indifferent. D.Positive.

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