Less than four months after his store’s grand opening last November, owner Andy Bixenstine is proud to announce the expansion of Blimp City’s retail space by 1,500 square feet in order to accommodate the introduction of bicycle rentals. Blimp City’s 32-bike rental fleet will consist of various high-quality offerings from Felt and Kona, including the Felt Cafe 8 Deluxe and the Kona Africabike – two popular models ideal for use on the nearby Towpath Trail.
      Each adult bike within the fleet comes furnished with fenders, a rear luggage rack and a bell. Available starting immediately, the rental offerings also include trailers, children’s bikes, trail-a-bikes and complimentary helmets.
      “With the help of Blimp City Bike & Hike, some of the best outdoor adventures can be had right here in our own backyard of greater Akron,” Bixenstine said. “By offering affordable, high-quality bike rentals, consumers will reap the many health, social and environmental benefits of biking this year in and around the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.”
      Blimp City’s rental fleet is perfect for anyone who wishes to “test-drive” the latest models, who values the convenience of securing a bike right on the Towpath Trail, who wishes to experiment prior to investing in a bike and for out-of-town guests to the Cuyahoga Valley who do not have their bike handy.