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The Limestone Bicycle Tour is back in 2023 after a year's hiatus. The Tour offers routes of 26, 44, 67 (3400 feet climbing) and 100 miles (5400 feet climbing). Mason County, KY has rolling hills, and the longer routes include some 9-10% (or more) climbs. The ride benefits the 2022 Eastern Kentucky flood relief fund.
Pedal Putnam is a chip-timed cycling event that offers three routes of different lengths (62, 40 & 12 miles), designed for families and cyclists of all abilities to enjoy Putnam County's covered bridges, waterfalls, public art, and stunning countryside. Roads will be marked noting every turn, fully stocked SAG stops await riders on each route, and all participants will receive a custom soft-style event t-shirt. Stick around after the ride for music, food and drink, vendors, local shopping, and an awards presentation to the top three finishers in each age group.
Join us for a 20K, 50K, or 80K Bicycle Challenge to support the Columbus Park Foundation as an individual or on a team! Register before May 12th to receive a $5 discount and guarantee a T-shirt. Starting at the Donner Shelter House, bicyclists will get to explore our People Trail Network throughout town and further west. Support stops for snacks and drinks are on all routes. Join us for the Tour de Trails After Party for games, food, and live music after your ride! All Bike Challenge Participants (21+) will receive a discount on their first beer from Hog Molly Brewing Co.
The 3 Steeples Ride is a scenic ride through rolling hills in beautiful Floyd Knobs, IN. There are rides for all ages and ability levels, from a 5 mile family fun ride to 26 and 50 mile rides for the more experienced riders. This year's ride celebrates St. Mary's 200th anniversary. Sign up before May 2nd and get a t-shirt. All rides will start and end at St. Mary of the Knobs and ride through lightly traveled country roads with SAG stops at St. Mary Navilleton and St. John s Starlight churches for the 26 and 50 mile routes. The GPS mapped routes for the rides are: 26 miles 50 miles 5 miles
The Horsey Hundred is the premier cycling event in Kentucky and the signature event of the Bluegrass Cycling Club. We've come a long way since the inaugural Horsey Hundred was held at the Kentucky Horse Park (Lexington, KY) in 1978. The first event featured 50-mile routes on Saturday and Sunday with an optional Century ride on Saturday. No records exist of how many participated the first year, but the next year (1979) had 65 participants. The event now hosts some 3,000 riders.
The OKHT will again explore scenic Oldham County in 2023 with ride lengths of 62, 40 and 20 miles. The "World Famous Cookie Stop" returns again. The 62-mile route includes parts of Louisville, and all 3 routes traverse the rolling hills of Oldham County. Routes also visit historic LaGrange.
160 miles, One Way, One Day! Ride Across Indiana (RAIN) will be held Saturday, July 15th. Starting at St. Mary of the Woods College just west of Terre Haute at 7:00 am, this one-day, 160-mile ride traverses Indiana from west to east along US Rt 40 and country roads around Indianapolis, ending at Earlham College in Richmond, Indiana. Hope for a strong westerly wind and mild temperatures, but the event has seen storms, blazing heat, and, yes, even a nagging easterly wind some years. No matter what the weather, RAIN promises to be an adventure you won't soon forget.
RAGBRAI--The Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa--celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023. Event organizers are offering a Golden Jersey giveaway to celebrate. The route is 500 miles this year, with 16,549 feet of climbing (more than average). RAGBRAI normally has a 10,000-rider limit, but that has been increased to celebrate RAGBRAI's 50th Anniversary. SIW usually includes has sizeable contingent. For more information, contact Joe Gutmann.
The Bluegrass Century offers routes of 100, 62 and 30 miles. Earliest registration ends January 31st, with several other discount periods available. Online registration deadline is August 23rd. If you register before July 16th, you are guaranteed a t-shirt and swag bag. The Bluegrass Century benefits Young Life.