NEW BETHLEHEM, Pa. (RVO) – Following their ‘pre-opening’ this past weekend, plans for a Bike Shop and 24 hour Bike/Skate Park in New Bethlehem PA are turning from a dream into reality. Valley Bikes has officially announced a grand opening date of May 1st 2019. Valley Bikes will be located along the Redbank Valley Trail in the old Keck building next to the New Bethlehem Fire Hall. Offering everything from bicycle sales, repair & rental, to canoe & kayak rental (and much more), ‘Valley Bike Shop’ and ‘The Block’ 24hr Bike/Skate Park has received overwhelmingly positive feedback and support from local businesses and the Redbank Valley community.

Turning his dream into reality, tattoo artist, bike enthusiast and business owner Rhett Atwood, along with Sandra Mateer, President of the Redbank Valley Trails Association and New Bethlehem Borough Council, hosted a pre-opening celebration for  ‘Valley Bike Shop’ and ‘The Block 24hr Bike/Skate Park.’

“It’s been hard finding the words to express my thanks for everyone that help us make yesterday possible! The Valley Advantages crew went above and beyond to make sure everyone that came through was taken care of! We couldn’t of done it without you!! And frankly we wouldn’t want too, all of you were an absolute blessing so many people came through to show their support I couldn’t possibly thank you all enough!” – Rhett Atwood

Atwood explains on his Facebook page for ‘The Block,’ this past weekend was the first of three (3) events planned over the next few weeks until their grand opening on May 1st. The Block 24hr Bike Park will have an “open house” format (times will vary) and bike ramps will remain available for folks to enjoy for $10 bucks per person – watch their Facebook page for an upcoming Pizza Block Party and BMX Jam Contest – all proceeds supporting the opening of Valley Bikes.

Atwood also shared “Once were open at Valley bikes are number one goal is to offer you professional service the highest quality parts rentals for on the trail and in the creek! This is what will allow us to build the park to the highest quality of standards just in time for the Winter season!”

Atwood wholeheartedly belies this movement of community support will ‘change the lives‘ of the local business community and those tourists who are eating, staying and spending money in our trail-driven economy;

“I know we have a lot of money to raise in a short time, but this happening will change the lives of so many for the better not just locally but for so many that will come to our facility coming to our town enjoy our great food stay in our local B&Bs and truly know what it’s like to be a part of our community! We are taking on sponsors for anyone who wants to help us reach our goal we will be doing massive amounts of advertising an outreach for all those who contribute! What we are doing is not for us it’s for everyone within our age and so far beyond,” Atwood shared.

‘The Block 24hr Skate/Bike Park’ intends to offer indoor biking all year long with bike rentals, lessons, summer camp and special memberships. ‘Valley Bike Shop’ will be “Opening May 1st 2019” and offering service on all styles and sizes bikes as well as Canoe & Kayak rentals.

Lastly, Atwood enthusiastically thanked all those folks who came out this past weekend to the pre-opening. Atwood explained that everyone who helped was an ‘absolute blessing’ and he looks forward to the upcoming weeks until Valley Bike’s grand opening celebration.

FACEBOOK PAGES:
Both the Valley Bike Shop and The Block 24hr Skate/Bike Park also have Facebook pages where you can like/follow for the latest news, updates and promotions.
Valley Bike Shop:  Facebook.com/Valley-Bike-Shop-330897137558400
The Block: Facebook.com/pg/Theblock24

GO FUND ME:
Atwood also shared that he has a GoFundMe page setup for The Block (GoFundMe.com/theblock24), where you can donate $5 to be entered for a chance to win special prizes. All donors will be recognized on a community wall once they are up and running. Checkout the video below for more details:

Checkout RedbankValley.org’s previous article on Valley Bike Shop & The Block 24hr Bike/Skate Park for more info about the owner and the history of how it all began: RedbankValley.org/bicycle-shop-skate-park-new-bethlehem

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ABOUT:
Valley Bike Shop:
“OPENING MAY 1ST2019! FULL service on all styles and size of bike! We Are right along the Redbank Valley Trail! stop in for a rental BIKE OR KAYAK!!!”

The Block 24hr Bike Park:
“We are a 24hr facility, bringing you indoor biking all year long! Rentals, Lessons, Summer camp and so much more! inquire about memberships!”

LOCATION:
Valley Bike Shop and The Block 24hr Bike Park is located at 415 Arch Street New Bethlehem PA in the old Keck Building next to the New Bethlehem Fire Hall.

CONTACT:
For questions or feedback, please call 724.919.7598 or visit them on Facebook @ValleyBikeShop or @TheBlock24.