The Bluegrass and Beyond

Here are some upcoming bicycle events, sent to me by Kenzie Gleason, Lexington’s bicycle/pedestrian coordinator (859-258-3605, kgleason@lfucg.com):

Town Branch Trail Benefit Concert & Bike Rally - Sept. 11 & 12

Town Branch Trail Inc has organized a benefit concert Friday, Sept. 11, at the new Busters in the Old Tar Distillery on Manchester Street.  Visit www.townbranch.org for details.  Then join Mayor Jim Newberry and other cycling friends for a 10-mile, police-escorted ride beginning downtown at 8:30 am (experienced cyclists 16 or older).  View more details and a description of the route atwww.townbranch.org

Second Annual Bike Prom - Sept. 12

Dance your bike around downtown Lexington during the Bike Prom! Gather at the Living Arts & Science Center for pre-prom appetizers and then ride to selected downtown destinations with a provided map. You’ll stamp your dance card at each location. Prizes for best dressed Prom King and Queen and other awards will be presented during the ‘prom’ at Molly Brooke’s Irish Bar. Bike valet parking available at the prom.  The event is $5 per person and all proceeds benefit the Living Arts & Science Center. The event is open to the public and for all levels of biking experience. Visit http://www.lasclex.org/upcoming_events.htm for more information.

Parks & Recreation to Host Public Meeting for Cardinal Run Park Trail - Sept. 15

Located in west Lexington, this trail will be approximately three miles long and will be constructed within Cardinal Run Park North (2101 Parkers Mill Road).  Parks & Recreation and a consulting team are in search of community feedback as they embark on trail design.  The meeting will be held on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. at St Raphael Episcopal Church on Parkers Mill Road

Calling all Mountain Bikers: Public Meeting,  Veterans Park Mountain Bike Trail - Sept 17

Located in south Lexington, this off-road, unpaved trail will wind through and improve upon existing trails at Veterans Park.  Parks & Recreation and a consulting team will host a design workshop at the Tates Creek Branch Public Library on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 5:30 to 7pm.

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