Hill Talk: Capitol Hill Bikes To Close, but Seeks New Hill Location

• By Tricia Miller
• Roll Call Staff
• Nov. 19, 2009, Midnight

The closing of Capitol Hill Bikes at 709 and 705 Eighth St. SE will mark the end of an era. The shop replaced another bike shop at the same location in May 2000, and customers in a neighborhood where cycling is common have relied on the shop for bikes, accessories and maintenance services.