The Bluegrass Cycling Club and West 6th have agreed to co-sponsor Pedaling for a Purpose again for 2017 following a very successful inaugural effort in 2015 and a great follow up in 2016. Today we will be riding for Transy Bikes!
Education Session 8:30 - 9:15 am - NOTE THAT WE WILL BEGIN 1/2 HOUR EARLIER THAN USUAL SO ANYONE WHO WANTS TO CAN PARTICIPATE IN BIKE LEXINGTON, WHICH BEGINS AT 10 AM AT THE COURTHOUSE SQUARE IN DOWNTOWN LEXINGTON!!
Speakers - Thursday Gervais-Dubina and Denile Hill will talk about ultra distance cycling and Thursday's upcoming epic Trans-Siberia ride.
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- 1 pm... Just time it so you're done by 1ish.
Rides with leaders start at 9:30 am NOTE: We will run our regular group rides after the education session - If you want to ride Bike Lexington instead, you can come back to West 6th and sign in to record those miles for P4P credit and to earn money for Transy BIkes!
Paces and distances are as follows
Legacy Trail Novice and C ride - Ride Leaders - Micah Gano and Ed Surbaugh
C route road - Ride Leaders - Mark Davidson and Peggy Littrell
B/C route - Ride Leaders- Devonnia Potter and Billy Coffey
B route - Ride Leaders - Patrick Wesolosky and David Potter
A/B Routes - Damian Minarik, Glenn Mitchell Rand Cimino and Mike Bagley
A route - Pam Thomas
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 24 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
There will be a party, celebration, jersey/tee shirt distribution and charity recognition/check delivery in December. Additional details will be provided as we get closer to the event.