Pedaling 4 Paddy has become an annual tradition since it kicked off in 2011 when bike enthusiast Maggie Brennan told a group of friends they should initiate a community ride in March to celebrate community, cycling and one of her favorite holidays, St. Patrick’s Day.
“I wanted to keep it grassroots,” Brennan says. “Ride your bike and have drinks and food after.”
The 2015 event happens Saturday, March 21, starting at
Fifty West Brewing Company and offers trail options for cyclists and non-cyclists alike — hop-on and hop-off options for the leisurely in addition to a 52-mile trek to Morrow and back for the more avid riders.
The event is free, though participants are encouraged to donate $20 to benefit
Wasson Way, a project Brennan learned about just prior to the inaugural Pedaling 4 Paddy.
“I had just learned of their volunteer efforts to build a bike trail connecting several neighborhoods in the city,” Brennan says “It’s a 7.6-mile trail starting at Victory Parkway near Walnut Hills High School and eventually connecting to the Little Miami Bike Trail in Mariemont and is going to be a huge asset for the community — especially students from Xavier, UC, Withrow and Walnut Hills.”
A dedicated team of volunteers, like Brennan, hope to take their vision for Wasson Way and make it a reality, but they need support to make it happen.
“We're looking forward to the day when we can have Pedaling 4 Paddy on the Wasson Way,” Brennan says. “It’s a fun event, bringing together cyclists and non-cyclists to raise money for it.”
Do Good:
• Learn about how you can
get involved with Wasson Way.
• Support Wasson Way by
donating.
• Join the fun by participating in
Pedaling 4 Paddy on Saturday, March 21.
• Read about Wasson Way as one of Soapbox's
top 10 transportation stories to follow in 2015.
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