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Pedaling For A Purpose - Education Session And Ride

When:
Saturday, July 27, 2019, 8:00 AM
Where:
West Sixth Brewery
501 W 6th St
Lexington, KY  40508

Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Pam Thomas
859.312.6395 (p)
Category:
Weekend Ride
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

 

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

Today we are riding for Broke Spoke

Education Session 8:00 - 8:45 am - Our presenters will be Bill Crank and Vanessa Boyette from Crankworks. They will be talking about disc brakes on road bikes.

Rides begin at 9:00 a.m. 


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 8:00 - 11... Just time it so you're done by noonish.

BCC Group Ride Routes and Leaders

Trail C/Novice: Bill Sturm, Cameron Hamilton

C Road - Christine Cole and Steele Hinton- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29963241

B/C: Jeff Pearson and Ed Jennings - Same route as the C group

B: Devonnia Potter and Tim Melton- 32 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29963196

Short A/B - Dan Bibbey and David Potter - https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30554114

Long A/B - Steve Butler and Glenn Mitchell - 45 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/21200861

A: Gene Fowler - 54 miles https://ridewithgps.com/routes/10160059

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