LeBron's State Farm® King for Kids Bikeathon
LeBron's State Farm® King for Kids Bikeathon is a fun-filled event that's designed to bring not only the family together, but the greater community as well. Over 500 children, ages 9 to 17, have been preselected to receive new bikes, helmets or gift bags in recognition of their achievements in education, physical fitness and leadership.
So register to ride or volunteer now, roll with LeBron himself and help in his efforts to promote physical fitness, to honor area children and to raise money for important community initiatives.
FSN Ohio/Time Warner Main Ride
The third annual bikeathon will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2008. The first 3,000 registered riders will ride an eight-mile course with LeBron and other special "celebrity" guests. The course will start and finish in downtown Akron and will include Akron's Y−Bridge, the Akron Zoo and Canal Park. Rest stops, energy snacks, medical and mechanical support will be available.
The Family Ride
The three-mile family ride will begin immediately after the main ride. Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Experienced Riders' Course (ERC)
The Experienced Riders' Course is being added to the bikeathon for those avid cyclists who attend the event and want to extend their ride beyond eight miles. ERC riders can complete 16 miles by doing two loops of the main course ride. ERC riders will start in advance of the main ride.
Lock 3 Community Celebration
The Lock 3 Park community celebration, which is open to the public, will take place immediately following the ride. It will include the Cavaliers' Scream Team and inflatables, a drum line showcase, Nickelodeon characters, a NASCAR simulator, and other family entertainment and exciting interactives.
Schedule for Saturday, June 21, 2008
| 7:00 a.m. | Gates Open. Registration Opens |
| 9:00 a.m. | Kids' Ride (invitation only for children 9−11) |
| 9:30 a.m. | Community Celebration at Lock 3 Park Begins (open to the public) |
| 11:00 a.m. | Bikeathon Begins with LeBron James |
| 1:30 p.m. | Bikeathon Awards Presentation at Lock 3 Park |
| 2:30 p.m. | Community Celebration Ends |
