Eastern Mountain Sports To Provide Free Bike Inspections for 2017 Cycle the Seacoast Participants

The American Lung Association of the Northeast today announced that Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) will be returning for their second year as the signature bike sponsor for the 8th Annual Cycle the Seacoastevent. The one-day, multi-route cycling event will be held on Sunday, May 7 at Redhook Brewery in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Cyclists will choose from a 25, 50 or 100 mile route and participate in raising funds to support the American Lung Association’s mission: to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy. Visit BikeTrekNewEngland.org to learn more.

“The Lung Association is honored to welcome back Eastern Mountain Sports as our official bike sponsor for the 2017 Cycle the Seacoast,” said Jeff Seyler, President & CEO of the American Lung Association of the Northeast. “We are looking forward to collaborating with EMS for the second year in a row to ensure that all participating cyclists are safe and can fully enjoy what promises to be another memorable ride for the cause."

EMS's sponsorship of the event signifies its desire to give back to the local New Hampshire community, as well as its extended community of loyal bicycle enthusiasts. In addition, EMS supports the Lung Association's mission as a way to support its family of employees, many of which have personal connection to lung disease. Select Eastern Mountain Sports locations will be providing free bike inspections for Cycle the Seacoast participants starting March 1st. Participating stores include Boston, MA and Portland, ME. Participating New Hampshire locations include Portsmouth, North Conway, Nashua, Concord, Peterborough and West Lebanon.

The 8th Annual Cycle the Seacoast aims to raise $100,000 for the American Lung Association. The event welcomes cyclists age 7 and older. A non-refundable registration fee of $35 is required with a fundraising minimum of $200 per person. To find out more or to register visit BikeTrekNewEngland.org.

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About Eastern Mountain Sports

Founded in 1967 by two New England rock climbers and based in Meriden, CT, Eastern Mountain Sports is one of the nation’s leading outfitters of outdoor gear, clothing, footwear and accessories with 51 retail stores in 11 states. Eastern Mountain Sports designs and sells products for outdoor adventurers who participate in a variety of sports, such as mountaineering, backpacking, camping, hiking, adventure racing, climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and snow sports. Eastern Mountain Sports’ products and technology are tested by its product development and quality assurance teams in conjunction with the Eastern Mountain Sports Climbing, Kayaking and Ski Schools. More information is available at www.ems.com.

About the American Lung Association of the Northeast

The American Lung Association of the Northeast is part of the American Lung Association, the oldest voluntary health organization in the U.S. Established in 1904 to combat tuberculosis; our mission today is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. The focus is on air quality, asthma, tobacco control, and all lung disease. The American Lung Association in the Northeast serves CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI and VT. Lung.org