Blimp City Bike & Hike Promotes Akron with Participation in Upcoming Bikeathon
Local Shop Supports Hometown by Supplying Bicycles for Use by Children
AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- In its latest display of hometown pride, Blimp City Bike & Hike ("Blimp City"), an Akron-based retail shop specializing in offering quality bicycles and outdoor specialty products, announced today it will be supplying 425 bicycles to the LeBron James Family Foundation for use by Akron-area children during an upcoming Bikeathon through the city's streets.
LeBron's State Farm King for Kids Bikeathon takes place at 9:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, August 7, in downtown Akron, and Blimp City will play an integral role in the event, furnishing bicycles and helmets to the LeBron James Family Foundation for children to use in the "Kids Invitational." Children receiving bikes were nominated for demonstrating acts of character and chosen in a selection process. Blimp City will have staff members on hand providing assistance during the annual Bikeathon, which benefits the Akron Urban League and Akron Area YMCA.
"LeBron James continues to make generous gifts to the Akron community with the support of private businesses such as Blimp City Bike & Hike," said Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic. "We appreciate their efforts to make the bike giveaway possible. Everyone riding that day will be glad that Blimp City's technical support of the event will make the ride even smoother."
For Blimp City, which opened last November and has become a landmark along Akron's Towpath Trail, the Bikeathon represents the latest in a string of efforts to demonstrate its commitment to the greater Akron community. Blimp City also is in the process of organizing "City Rides" to bring together area bicycle enthusiasts for the common purpose of outdoor adventure.
In other news, Blimp City recently earned "Best Specialty Store - Honorable Mention" honors from Akron Life & Leisure Magazine. The magazine recognized Blimp City as part of its "Best of Akron" issue.
"We are honored to be mentioned alongside the many outstanding businesses of Akron, and would like to thank our loyal customers who voted for Blimp City Bike & Hike," said Akron native and store owner Andy Bixenstine. "Our commitment to the Akron community remains strong as ever, and we look forward to participating in this weekend's Bikeathon."
About Blimp City Bike & Hike
Blimp City Bike & Hike, "Akron's Headquarters for Adventure at Home," is a full-service bicycle shop dedicated to offering exceptional customer service and competitive pricing. In addition to selling, servicing and renting quality bicycles, Blimp City carries a full line of apparel and accessories from the outdoor specialty industry. Founded in 2009, Blimp City is located in Akron, Ohio, at 1720 Unit A Merriman Rd. in the Merriman Valley business district on the Towpath Trail along the southern border of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. For more information, please call 330-836-6600 or visit www.blimpcitybikeandhike.com.
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Matt Bixenstine |
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Public Relations Manager |
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Blimp City Bike & Hike |
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330-571-1797 |
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SOURCE Blimp City Bike & Hike
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