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Clip in for the citywide biking campaign Cycle September

Win prizes by logging miles and connecting with fellow cyclists during this month long cycling campaign.

September 4, 2024 • 
Molly Thompson
A man holding up heart hands in front of a sunrise while on a bike ride

Riding your bike is good for your heart — and a sunrise heart hands photo opp. | Photo courtesy of Gerry Swan

September is for cycling. At least, that’s according to the campaign Lexington is participating in, Cycle September.

The international movement, which encourages cyclists of all ages + levels to commute via bike, has three goals:

  • Improve public health
  • Reduce carbon emissions
  • Lower traffic congestion

The Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is encouraging cyclists to participate by joining the online platform, Love to Ride. Through the site — which also available via an app — you can log rides, set goals, cheer on + connect with other riders, and earn badges.

Locally, the city and its partners are hosting events throughout the month to help you log some miles:

  • Tuesday, Sept. 10 | Broke Spoke LGBT Night
  • Saturday, Sept. 14 | Pedal Power Bike Clinic
  • Tuesday, Sept. 17 | Broke Spoke Women + Femme Night
  • Saturday, Sept. 28 | Seedleaf Garden Walk and Bike Tour
  • Saturday, Sept. 28 | Get Comfortable Community Ride
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