Cycling and car enhancements helped Halfords (LON:HFD) post decent trading in its first quarter this year, it told investors.
Premium bike sales were up 8%, while bike repairs was up 24% compared to the first quarter last year - which was a strong comparative.
In the 13 weeks to July 3, in-car connectivity equipment and dash cams for cars did well, growing 31%, the group said.
Overall, group revenue was up 3.6% compared to the same time last year, while like-for-like (LfL) revenue across the group was up 2.5%.
Travel solutions was the standout in like-for-like revenue growth, at 9.2% higher.
New boss Jill McDonald said: "Our retail business continues to deliver a broad-based top-line performance, against two previous years of strong like-for-like growth.
"Cycling continues to grow; the highlights in the quarter being premium bikes and cycle Repair, with sales up 8% and 24% respectively.
"In May we opened our fifth Cycle Republic store in Nottingham and there are further openings planned across the country.
"Car Maintenance sales were robust with Parts and Workshop up 7% and 10% respectively and Travel Solutions sales were up 9%, with the combination of compelling offers and knowledgeable colleagues boosting sales of roof boxes, cycle carriers, tents and child safety seats. Autocentres' sales momentum was maintained, with LfL of 4%."
Halfords shares have done well in recent weeks and today they stand at around 543p - almost 20% higher than they were on May 1.