Public health restrictions have had a positive impact on at least one local business.

With organized sport on the back burner, active Newfoundlanders are looking for alternatives.

That’s good news for Chris Jerrett of Freeride Mountain Sports in St. John’s.

He says since the weather started improving, business has been brisk.

He says many customers are telling them they’ve considered purchasing a bike for some time. Now that public health restrictions are in place, cycling is the way they can stay active and not endanger their health or that of others.