Fun is rolling into South Norwalk (SoNo) with the opening of the first Pedego® Electric Bikes store in Connecticut, which is Pedego’s 86th store worldwide. Owners Mike and Jen Heslin will host Pedego SoNo’s grand opening with a ribbon cutting featuring appearances by local VIPs on Sept. 1, with celebrations continuing into Labor Day Weekend. Refreshments will be served, and the public is invited.

“Pedego bikes make me want to ride everywhere, every day!” said Mike. “It makes me feel like a kid again.” The Heslins, who discovered Pedego while on vacation, are excited to share the pleasure of these chic, powerful electric bikes with SoNo residents and visitors.

The Grand Opening festivities will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, prizes, refreshments, an electric bike group ride, free test rides, rental discounts and more.

THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO JOIN THE GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION

WHAT:         Grand Opening Celebration kicks off with ribbon-cutting hosting local VIPs including Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling

WHERE:       Pedego SoNo, 50 Water Street in South Norwalk

WHEN:         Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Ribbon Cutting at 2:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, Sept. 2 and 3, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., free test rides, free group ride, raffle and refreshments

WHO:           Mike and Jen Heslin, co-owners of Pedego SoNo, and Cassidy Castleman of Pedego Corp.

With cruisers, commuters, mountain bikes, folding bikes and even a fat-tire bike that glides through snow, Pedego SoNo is sure to delight the community,” said Pedego Electric Bikes CEO and co-founder Don DiCostanzo.