Originally set for July 12 but rescheduled due to weather,
Covington’s Bike-Centennial Tour will be held on Aug. 8 in conjunction with the city’s summer-long celebration of its
200th birthday.
The guided bicycle tour will offer three different routes for riders of different skill levels, all departing from the Covington Farmers Market at Third and Greenup streets.
The 10-mile ride, which is for more advanced riders, will travel south to Latonia and stop at 10 locations, including the Licking River Greenway, Meinken Field, Latonia Elementary, the BMX site at the Bill Cappel Sports Complex, the Boys and Girls Club, the Hellman Lumber site, Goebel Park and downtown Covington.
The 5-mile loop is for intermediate or beginning riders and stops at several sites in Latonia. For young riders, the 2-mile route is a trip to Goebel Park and back. All rides begin between 9 and 10 a.m., with the first 10-mile ride beginning at 9:10 a.m. and the last ride, the 2-mile ride, at 9:50 a.m.
Covington’s Bike-Centennial Tour came about as the result of a partnership between
Renaissance Covington,
Center for Great Neighborhoods, City of Covington,
Reser Bicycle Outfitters and
Roebling Point Books & Coffee. The groups wanted to showcase Covington’s parks, landmarks and ongoing projects in a new and exciting way.
Basic bike checks will be provided day-of by Reser Bicycle and free helmets will be provided by BRIDGES Inc., as a helmet is required to participate in the event.
Although pre-registration is closed, you can sign up on race day: $10 for adults, and kids are free. For more information, visit the
Bike-Centennial Tour website.
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