Pedego Lake Norman will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its grand opening at 1:00 pm on Saturday, October 9th. The Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce will be in attendance, as well as representatives from the Town of Cornelius Board of Commissioners. The public is invited to help celebrate the opening of Pedego Lake Norman and learn more about their electric bikes.

Pedego is thrilled to introduce itself to the Lake Norman community. Located in the Antiquity Shopping Center in Cornelius, the store is adjacent to the beautiful Antiquity Greenway, which is part of the Carolina Thread Trail. Old Town Cornelius, Main Street in Davidson, the gorgeous Rocky River Greenways, Caldwell Station Creek Greenway, and Bailey Road Park are all easily accessible from the store’s front door.

Tom Kennedy, who spent 25 years working in various sales positions for Dole Fresh Fruit, was ready for a change in scenery when he learned that a former associate of his was opening Pedego storefronts in his previous sales territory. After doing some research into Pedego and their store locations, Tom discovered that Pedego was devoid of stores in the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas. With his experience in sales, this seemed like the perfect opportunity for Kennedy. 

Tom’s background in sales was not the only reason opening a Pedego store felt like the right move for the Kennedy’s. Tom’s wife, Grace, has spent the last 13 years working in marketing and communications for various nonprofit organizations. With Tom’s experience in sales, along with Grace’s background in marketing, the pair were perfectly suited to have a successful new venture into the world of first-time entrepreneurs opening Pedego Lake Norman.

“This is our first experience as entrepreneurs in the retail space and every day has been a learning experience,” said Grace, co-owner of Pedego Lake Norman. “The other business owners and bike enthusiasts in our community have been beyond supportive and welcoming, and this has been an incredible opportunity for our children, ages 9 and 11, to see entrepreneurship and the rewards of hard work firsthand.” “We are the only Pedego dealer in the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas,” said her husband Tom, “and we are excited to provide the service and quality Pedego is known for in the community we call home.”

“We are excited to continue to bring the joy of Pedego to communities all around the nation, and Lake Norman is no exception,” said Pedego CEO Don DiCostanzo. “Tom and Grace are amazing people, and their connection to the Lake Norman community makes them perfectly suited to spread the fun of Pedego as a family-owned business.”

About Pedego® Electric Bikes

Founded in 2008, Pedego® is the leading brand of electric bikes in North America. Pedego is famous for premium quality, five-star local service, and an industry leading five year warranty. A complete line of 19 electric bike models are available at over 200 locally-owned Pedego stores that offer sales, rentals, tours, accessories, and service. Visit www.pedego.com to find a store and try a Pedego.

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Debbie spent 21 years working a corporate job while raising her two older daughters as a single mother. After remarrying and giving birth to twins, she concentrated her time over the last 12 years raising the twins and getting involved at their schools. Debbie has long had the spirit of an entrepreneur and was eager to find a product that would encourage people to get outside, exercise, and most importantly have fun. With this in mind, Pedego seemed like the perfect fit for her entrepreneurial spirit. 

“We’re excited to establish a Pedego Electric Bike store in this community,” said Debbie.  “With the opening of Pedego Madison, we hope we can bring adventure and fun to people’s lives in a new way.”  The area surrounding Madison is very bike friendly and has a wide variety of bike trails within the vicinity of the store.

Pedego Madison held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate its grand opening on Friday, October 1st. Mayor Robert Conley was in attendance, as well as several members from the Madison Chamber of Commerce, and over 70 Pedego enthusiasts and customers. The Madison store raffled off a Pedego electric bike at the ceremony, raising almost $3,000 for the Interfaith Food Pantry in Morristown which serves Morris County residents in need by providing access to food, education, and other resources.

Don DiCostanzo, Pedego CEO, founded Pedego Electric Bikes in 2008 out of the desire to combine quality and style in the E-bike category. 

“The Benjamin’s are an incredible family and we are very excited to have them representing Pedego,” said Don. “They are very passionate about what Pedego stands for, and all of the many ways owning a Pedego store can positively affect the local area, and we wish them all the best.”

About Pedego® Electric Bikes

Founded in 2008, Pedego® is the leading brand of electric bikes in North America. Pedego is famous for premium quality, five-star local service, and an industry leading five year warranty. A complete line of 19 electric bike models are available at over 200 locally-owned Pedego stores that offer sales, rentals, tours, accessories, and service. Visit www.pedego.com to find a store and try a Pedego.

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