This year’s Bike Lexington Commuter Challenge is underway. The event is a competition to see who can log the most bike commutes and which businesses can encourage the most bicycle commuting during the month of May.
Any business, nonprofit, organization or individual in Fayette County can participate. Large companies and organizations are encouraged to register by division or department to encourage friendly competition within the organization. Businesses can compete in the following categories: small (1-10 employees), medium (11–25 employees), large (26–100 employees) and extra-large (101+ employees).
The 10th anniversary of the premiere event of Bike Lexington, the Family Fun Ride, will take place on Saturday, May 18. Starting at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in downtown Lexington, the Family Fun Ride route caters to all cycling levels and skills. This year organizers are providing a safe shortcut for children on tricycles and training wheels to a special car-free kid zone. Registration for the event begins at 8 a.m. and the ride leaves promptly at 10 a.m. All participants must register on-site.
Activities associated with the Family Fun Ride on May 18 include: Sprout Spring, Safe Kids Bike Rodeo, helmet and bike giveaways and bike polo.
For dates, times, other details, and to register for the Commuter Challenge, visit www.bikelexington.com.