The Bluegrass Cycling Club and West 6th have agreed to co-sponsor Pedaling for a Purpose again for 2019.
Today, we are riding for all three of our charities - AMBUCS, Broke Spoke, and the Hope Center, and the good folks from AMBUCS will be joining us on site.
LIVE MUSIC FROM 12-5 PM AND FOOD TRUCKS ON SITE!!
Education Session 10:00 AM - 10:45 am - Boomwagon Bikes will be presenting our education session.
Road 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 ... You can also get credit for miles ridden on the mountain bike trails, the grass trails, or the dirt roads on the farm!
Rides with leaders start at 11:00 am
Note - There is no novice ride!
Mountain Bike Intermediate/Advanced Clinic With Jason Monk at noon - Preregistration Required!
Jason Monk will be offering a 1 hour intermediate/advanced mountain bike skills clinic on the farm beginning at noon. Registration is limited to 10 participants, and registration in advance is required. To register, click on the "Register for Clinic" button on the right.
Mountain Bike Group Rides - Members of KYMBA will be available to lead group rides on the trails at West 6th farm after the clinic - so if you have both a mountain bike and a road bike - bring them both and explore the West 6th trails with KYMBA!!
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