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Frequently Asked Questions
| NO carts, training wheels, tricycles, tandem bikes, or bikes with child seats. Each participant (child or adult) must be able to ride a two wheel bike independently. |
| Parents will be responsible for babies, toddlers, and children who cannot ride bikes independently. There are no onsite childcare provisions for children who cannot participate in the ride. |
Where will proceeds from the bikeathon go?
The proceeds from this year's bikeathon will be awarded to the Akron Urban League and the Akron Area YMCA. For more information, please click here.
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Can I make a donation to these causes without signing up for the bikeathon?
Yes! We welcome and appreciate donations of any size. Your gift will be tax-deductible too! Click here for more information and to donate.
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How many friends or family members may I have on my team?
If you are signing up as a team, you may have a total of 4 members. If you are signing up as a family, you may have a total of 6 members.
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How old do I have to be to participate?
You must be 14 years or older to participate as an individual or team. If you are signing up as a family, all ages are welcome.
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Will bikes be provided for the ride?
No, participants must bring their own bicycle. Each rider must ride only his or her bike.
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Can I help out on ride day?
Volunteers help make the day a success! If you are interested in lending your time, click here to visit our volunteer page. There you can read more and sign up to help.
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Is this a race? Can my whole family participate?
The LeBron's State Farm King for Kids Bikeathon is not a race. The family course caters to persons of all ages so that everyone may participate. Please click here to read more about the courses.
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Will LeBron be at the bikeathon? Will other Cleveland Cavaliers team members be there?
Yes, LeBron will be joining in the fun during the bikeathon. Often his friends and Cavaliers team members join but we can not confirm that they will be there.
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Will there be somewhere to safely leave my bike during the community celebration?
Yes. LeBron's State Farm King for Kids Bikeathon will provide a bike valey. Click here to find out how it works.
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Should I bring water?
You may bring your own water, but we will provide stations throughout the ride for you to rehydrate and rest. Click here to find out more about route support.
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Are there some rules and tips I should know about riding safely?
Yes, please read through our safety guidelines.
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What items do I have to bring with me on the event day?
It is very important for you to bring specific items with you to the bikeathon. Please review our rider check-list for a list of items to bring.
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