Hundreds of bicycles will be streaming out of Paducah's Noble Park this morning for the 25th Annual Misaligned Minds 100 Mile bicycle tour.
The event starts at 8 am, and is sponsored by the Chain Reaction Cycling Club with the Paducah Symphony Orchestra.
Named by Bicycling Magazine as one of the best one-day bicycle tours in the country, the Misaligned Minds features rides of 25, 40, 65 & 100 miles. Riders pedal through little-traveled western Kentucky farm roads, past fields being harvested, grazing livestock and green countryside.
The grandaddy of western Kentucky bike rides, the Misaligned Minds has become the gold standard for hospitality. The routes are some of the most well marked you'll find and rest areas are plentiful and well stocked. In addition, there are multiple sag vehicles driven by helpful, conscientious support staff to aid riders in need of assistance.
All cyclists are welcome. The first 200 riders to register will receive a souvenir performance tee shirt. An optional barback registration offers a discounted price without the shirt. Helmets are required. Routes will be staffed until 4 pm. Proceeds from the ride this year benefit the education programs and services of the Paducah Symphony Orchestra.
For more information, contact Martha Emmons at Bike World martha@bikeworldky.com or 270-442-0751.
