Get out your bike. This leisurely afternoon bicycle tour along the Dogwood Trail is traditionally the first ride of the cycling season. It starts and ends at BikeWorld, 809 Joe Clifton Dr. The ride takes about an hour and a half at a relaxed pace. New riders, children in trailers, senior citizens, all ages are welcome. No fee. Bicycle helmets are required.
The BikeWorld staff rides along and provides support. There’s also SAG, a follow vehicle. There are some hills on the outer part of the route, but the route is an "out and back" with riders turning around at any point.
Stay for a potluck after the ride. BikeWorld provides meat, drinks and tableware. Riders and families are invited to bring side dishes or desserts.
Additional Dogwood activities will be taking place the next couple of weeks:
Sunday, April 14th - Boy Scouts will place flags in the yards that are on the trail and are part of their Flag Program. Flags should be lighted at dark. The Scouts will leave the flags in place during the first week of the Dogwood Trail. For more info about the Boy Scout Flag Fundraising program, go to: http://www.troop1paducah.com/
Tuesday, April 16th - On and off trail judging of lighted lawns will begin at dusk.
Wednesday, April 17th - Signs will be placed in yards and winners will be announced.
Wednesday, April 17th - Signs will be placed in yards and winners will be announced.
Thursday, April 18th - Trollies will drive the Dogwood Trail and citizens are invited to board at the Paducah Area Transit System's offices at 9th and Harrison Street beginning at 6:30 pm. $1 donation is requested to take the tour which includes selected portions of the trail.
Monday-Wednesday, April 22, 23 & 24 - The Paducah School of Art will be accepting Dogwood Art & Photography Contest entries. Link to the site below and scroll down to Dogwood Art & Photo Contest for details.
Wednesday - Saturday, April 24, 25, 26 & 27 - American Quilters Society 35th Annual Spring Quilt Show and Contest at the Schroeder Expo Center, Convention Center and festivities all around town. Spring Quilt Week Paducah.
Friday, April 26th - Hang a Quilt Day! It's just what is says, hang a quilt anywhere at your home, business, on your front porch, door or really anywhere. The idea is to visibly show our support for the art of quilting in "Quilt City USA".
Tuesday, April 30th - Dogwood Art and Photography Contest winners will be announced and displayed at the Paducah School of Art and City Hall through May 10th.
Thursday, May 2nd - There will be a reception and awards presented for the Dogwood Trail Art & Photography Contest and winners on and off the Dogwood Trail during the City Hall Unveiling Ceremony at 4 pm at Paducah City Hall.
South Side and Lone Oak Hank Brothers will have lots of dogwood lighting supplies and now stock beautiful dogwood pottery, banners, etc. for those interested in participating in the Dogwood celebration.
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