Noble Bikes to open July 4 at Canal Park

Kevin and Jean Howell of rural Delphi are the owners and operators of a new business that will serve the needs of patrons of the outdoors. Their business, "Noble Bikes at the Canal," is set to open July 4 at the Wabash & Erie Canal Park in Delphi.

Ten miles of trails at the canal park have been attracting a growing number of bicycle and hiking enthusiasts in recent years.

Noble Bikes will feature bicycle rentals which will include mountain and cruising bikes and coming soon bicycle surreys and adult tricycles. They will also offer trail snacks, water and other beverages, cane poles and fishing worms and more.

"Ours will be the first concession to be located at canal park," Kevin Howell said. "It is our feeling that along with the new canal boat, Noble Bikes will help grow the number of visitors to this historic area."

The business, located in the Duke Mule Barn behind the Interpretive Center, will also stock a number of standard bike parts, offer complimentary air and the use of a bike stand and tools. Customers will have the opportunity to suggest items they would like to see stocked.

"We are happy and excited to establish Noble Bikes at the Canal," Jean Howell added. "We feel our business will make a visit to canal park even more enjoyable than it already is and we want to encourage customers to suggest things they would like to see us carry."

For information, contact the Howells at (574) 965- 2025 or by e-mail at jhowell@ ytci.com.