Share the Road Rally - And Imaginary Redneck Events

Transportation Cabinet and Tourism Officials, State Legislators, Frankfort City Officials, Leaders of the “Share the Road” effort in Kentucky and the nation, as well as hundreds of cyclists and runners from all around the commonwealth will be at the Capitol Grounds in Frankfort KY on Saturday June 24th at 11:00 AM so we can:

• Celebrate the 2006 Issuance of a “Share the Road” License Plate in Kentucky ( I have this on my car and love it!)
• Focus Public Attention on Rails to Trails and Transportation Enhancement Programs in Kentucky
• Focus Public Attention on Safety Issues Related to the “Share the Road” Concept
• Promote Kentucky as a Tourist Destination for Cyclists
• Promote Healthier Lifestyles in Kentucky
• Support the Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeways Commission (PDF file)

There will be an official “Share the Road” Ride involving cyclists from clubs all across the commonwealth, a fun run, and information booths with info about all of Kentucky’s programs associated with cycling, running and walking.

Contact: (502) 564-2060
kytc.bikeped@ky.gov

Other events (thank God they’re not having)

Hold on to your helmets! There will be a special “dodge the redneck” exhibition ride where sprinting cyclists will try to outrun men in sleeveless flannel shirts driving 1970’s vintage 4-wheel drives on a special 3 mile stretch of 2-lane backcountry roads. There will be 4 skill levels from beginner to full race. “Git ‘er Done!” folks! Helmets and Gloves Required. 2 Beer Limit for Drivers.

This will be the first time the “throw the beer can at the bike” event is held at an official state-sponsored event also. Cyclists will ride ride by several mobile homes set up next to capital avenue and show their skills in dodging half full beer cans while they race against their competition in a 10 lap time trial. Loudspeakers will randomly blare “get a car!” to racers. Participants are required to wear protective eyeware (not provided) and a padded vest (provided.) Four skill levels will be available. The Division of Waste Management will be present to recycle the used beer cans and to show off their new larger recycling containers. Due to many concerns, officials say the winner of the Tennessee Beer Can Dodge (shown left with his secret weapon) is not allowed to compete in the beer can race. Only “common” bike geometries will be allowed.

The share the road event will hopefully make these seem even more silly than the serious problems that they really are in some parts of the state.

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One Response to “Share the Road Rally - And Imaginary Redneck Events”

1. Jun
   30
   2007
   At 12:00 pm roxy Says:

   that is halarious LOL!!!!

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