Share the road + your thoughts on bike trails in Lexington

A man rides a bike on Vine Street.

Bike Month encourages the community to travel by bicycling through Lexington this month.

Photo by LFUCG

In case you forgot, May is Bike Month. And while cycling as a form of transportation can be wheelie fun, it can also be a little intimidating to ride through town or share the road.

Reader Kevin H. reached out to find out: where can we find the longest, safest bike trail and other similar recommendations in Lexington? While this list + this map highlight dozens of trails, we want to hear from you.

While we wait to hear from you, get a grip on a few of these upcoming, bike-friendly community events.

Teach your Preschooler to Ride, Beaumont YMCA
Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m.
Balance bikes will be provided to help your little one get used to being on a bike.

Lemonade Ride, Cold Stream Park
Sunday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m.
Bring your bikes + helmets to this family-friendly ride where you can meet fellow cyclists, cool off with a cup of lemonade, then take a two-mile guided ride.

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