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Pedaling For A Purpose - Education Session And Ride

When:

Saturday, May 18, 2019, 9:00 AM

Where:

West Sixth Brewery
501 W 6th St
Lexington, KY 40508

Event Contact(s):

Pam Thomas

859.312.6395 (p)

Category:

Weekend Ride

Registration is not Required

NOTE: THIS SESSION WILL ALSO SERVE AS THE ALTERNATIVE CENTURY AND METRIC CENTURY FOR HORSEY HUNDRED VOLUNTEERS PARTICIPATING IN THE KY CYCLING CHALLENGES. MAPS AND CUE SHEETS WILL BE AVAILABLE BUT THERE WILL NOT BE A RIDE LEADER ASSIGNED TO THE CENTURY ROUTE OR THE METRIC CENTURY - THOSE WHO PLAN TO DO THE CENTURY OR METRIC CENTURY CAN LEAVE EARLY AND WILL RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE P4P EDUCATION SESSION - NOTE THAT REST ROOMS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON SITE UNTIL 8:00 AM. - Check the separate calendar listing for route links and more information.

The Bluegrass Cycling Club and West 6^th have agreed to co-sponsor Pedaling for a Purpose again for 2019.

Today, we will be riding for AMBUCS

Education Session 9:00 - 9:45 am - Education Session 9:00 - 9:45 am - Our presenters will be from AMBUCS - an organization devoted to inspiring mobility and independence through their Amtrykes program. There will be a brief presentation about the program, and then 2 bikes will be presented to children - program will move from West 6th to the Roller Girls space for the presentations.

Rides offered - We will have group rides with leaders, but you will also have the option to come, sign in, and do something on your own ... Doesn't matter, miles will still count!!! If you plan to ride on your own, you can come and sign in anytime between 8:30 - 11... Just time it so you're done by 1ish. Rides with leaders start at 10:00 am. Ride leaders and routes are as follows:

Trail C/Novice: Bill Sturm and Larry Lottes

The C and B/C groups will ride on the legacy trail to the Horse Park and will ride in the Park - planned route conflicts with the Horse Capital Marathon and Half Marathon Routes
C Road: Gary Jenkins

B/C: Jeff Pearson, Ed Jennings

B: Devonnia Potter and Bob Lewis - 32 miles
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29963196

A/B - there will be both a short route and a long route: Dan Bibbey, Steve Butler, Julie Bowers-Pryor and David Potter - Short route same as B, long route same as A

A: Pam Thomas and Gene Fowler - 49 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27713558

Restrooms are available on site - Education sessions will be held regardless of weather - Rides may be cancelled or rescheduled if there are severe weather issues. Check the BCC forum and FaceBook for updates.

Program Purposes:

To provide educational opportunities for people wanting to learn more about bikes and cycling
To provide an opportunity for anyone who wants to ride a bike, whether with a group or not, to meet and mingle
To support health and fitness related charitable organizations
To mix and expand the various cycling communities that exist in our area
To provide incentives for people to ride their bikes
To introduce cycling to new populations

Each mile ridden during pedaling for a purpose will result in $0.20 for the charity of the day. The maximum contribution, to be made jointly by the BCC and West 6th, is $1,300 for each charity

Rider Rewards Part:

Riders will receive rewards at the end of the program based on participation points. One point will be awarded for each education session attended and one point for each ride attended for a total possible point total of 22 points.

Riders who have 16 or more points will receive a free jersey
Riders who have more than 12 points will receive a free tee shirt

Ride leaders who lead 8 or more rides will get a free jersey