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Benjamin Stimis

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Avondale Cycles to Peddle Bikes in Old Fourth Ward

Avondale Estates bike shop is relocating to Atlanta.

OLD FOURTH WARD — Avondale Cycles has shuttered its doors in Avondale Estates and plans to set up shop here in Atlanta. The bike shop, which operated out of a 1,600-square-foot facility at 2754 East College Ave., is reopening March 4 at 151 Sampson St. NE. The new facility, which will be called Atlanta Beltline Bicycles, is about 2,500 square feet. The larger space was a key factor in the decision to relocate, owner Benjamin Stimis said. He will open Atlanta Beltline Bicycles March 4 at 151 Sampson St. NE, Atlanta. Stimis started out in Avondale Estates with Label Discount, which sells Costco overruns. He put a few fixed-up bikes out front and discovered they sold quickly, so he expanded that part of his businss. The Atlanta store will …

Mike Zanine

5:04 pm on Friday, March 29, 2013

Benjamin's working hard on a Beltline side 'main' entrance. its the natural progression to the shop development and if any, pushback or delays would be coming from the property owner or the city end of things. Thanks for supporting the shop and the community.   more ›

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