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Bike Walk Kentucky is excited to organize the 2024 Kentucky Cycling Challenge (KCC) again! This challenge promotes and supports cycling events across the Commonwealth.

Cruise through rolling hills, mountains, and plains like 1000s of other riders do each year pedaling the Bluegrass state. Geared toward seasoned riders, the Kentucky Cycling Challenge highlights five organized rides.

Redbud Ride – April 20, London

Horsey Hundred – May 24-26, Georgetown

Licking Valley Century – June 22, Alexandria

Rock the Crater – August 3, Middlesboro

Limestone Cycling Tour – September 7, Maysville

All participating rides are independent fundraisers. Each event features multiple route distances, making the events welcoming for a wide variety of cycling enthusiasts. Registering for the KCC does not register you for the race. You are required to register for participating KCC races using their registration process.

How do you earn FREE SWAG?

1. Register for the free KCC beginning January 15 through May 26. Please note: once the 500 participant threshold is reached, those after 500 will be responsible for the close of the item plus shipping.

2. Register on the individual ride sites to obtain a free Kentucky Cycling Challenge kit consisting of a jersey and matching bib or shorts.

3. New this year – The KCC will provide a free jersey to cyclists completing at least 250 miles (400 kilometers) and participating in at least four of the five rides. Cyclists who attend all five rides regardless of total miles ridden will receive a KCC Kit.

4. Cyclists who earn a free jersey may also order and pay for matching bibs or shorts at our cost.

5. Cyclists completing at least 180 miles (300 kilometers) buy participating in only three of the five rides will be offered the opportunity to purchase the Cycling Challenge jersey plus shipping.

6. Click HERE to register!

Now you can earn official Bicycle Friendly Community or Bicycle Friendly Business designation from the League of American Bicyclists with help from Bike Walk Kentucky’s Campaign for a Bicycle Friendly Kentucky. Or if you already have a Bicycle Friendly designation, Bike Walk Kentucky can help you move up to the next level.

The League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly America (BFA) program provides a roadmap, hands-on assistance and recognition for states, communities, universities and businesses. The BFA program is a tool to make bicycling a real transportation and recreation option for all people.

Currently, Kentucky has two Bicycle Friendly Communities, nine Bicycle Friendly Businesses and four Bicycle Friendly Universities. Kentucky ranks 43rd in the country.

To get you started, a board member with extensive experience in this field will:

• Evaluate your community, university, or business
• Make recommendations and help develop a plan for your community, university, or business
• Provide templates and resources to complete the application
• Assist in completing the application
• Potentially assign another community or business to mentor you

For the most up-to-date deadlines, and to get started with one of our board members, CLICK HERE.

This project is funded in part by donations made to Kentucky’s “Share the Road” specialty plate program administered by the Kentucky Bicycle and BikewaY Commission.

Bike Walk Kentucky’s Share the Road campaign encourages more people to purchase a Share the Road
license plate.

These plates not only raise awareness for safe cycling, but also increase the pool of funds for Paula Nye Memorial Education Grants that go to Kentucky communities for education on bicycle and pedestrian
safety. The campaign also helps inform people about these grants and encourages them to apply for their communities.

The grants are awarded by the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission, which are funded by the Share the Road license plates in Kentucky.

Please help distribute promotional materials, both printed and through websites and social media. Contact Sharon Brown at sbrown@transy.edu.

This project is funded by donations made to Kentucky’s “Share the Road” specialty plate program administered by the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission.

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