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Bluegrass Ride Of Silence 2017

When:
Wednesday, May 17, 2017, 7:00 PM
Where:
Thoroughbred Park
East Main and Midland Ave
Lexington, KY  40508
Additional Info:
Category:
Weekly Ride
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

Primary ride leader: Patrick Wesolosky, 859-913-6762

 

Distance: 10-12 Miles

Pace: C Pace (10-12 mph)

Terrain: 1 - Mostly Flat, 2 - Easy Rollers
Map and cue sheet both provided
The ride will have regrouping
Rain cancels - check bgcycling.org forum one hour before if unsure
Restroom facilities are available nearby
There will not be a store stop

 

Overall Difficulty:

Easy

 

Details:

Join the Bluegrass Cycling Club and Central Kentucky bicycling community as we ride the 2017 Bluegrass Ride of Silence in memory of cyclists injured or killed while riding their bicycle.

 

We will start gathering at Thoroughbred Park a 6:30pm. At 6:50 we will have a short memorial. And 7:00 we will begin the ride. The ride will be just slightly over 10 miles. We will ride a 10-12 pace in Silence in honor of the injured and fallen riders everywhere. The route will take us through downtown Lexington, UK Campus, and some of the local neighborhoods.

 

The Lexington Herald Leader says bicyclists driving to the Ride of Silence can use their FRONT parking lot. Do not use the parking lot in the rear of the building.

 

Herald-Leader

100 Midland Avenue

Lexington, KY 40508

 

ALL RIDERS MUST WEAR HELMETS

 

Children 18 and under can ride with a waiver signed by a parent.

Children 16 years of age and under must ride with a parent. They also must be to complete the 10 mile route.

 

Lights and Blinkies are recommended