BG and county to team up for night bike ride on Slippery Elm Trail

Bicyclists ride on Slippery Elm Trail, south of Bowling Green.

(Submitted by City of Bowling Green)

In partnership with the Wood County Park District, the City of Bowling Green will be hosting a nocturnal, family-friendly, bright bike ride along the Slippery Elm Trail.

The ride will meet at the Black Swamp Preserve on Friday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Riders will learn important safety tips for riding at night and Bike Safety Commission members will install free bike lights for those who need them.

Show off your creativity by bringing glow sticks and glow-in-the dark bike decorations to light up the trail. Stops will feature nocturnal facts and features along the trail as we ride.

Rides are free, family-friendly, and open to everyone. Each rider is required to wear a properly-fitted helmet and ride a correctly-sized bicycle in safe, working mechanical order. It is highly recommended that young riders, who are still learning to ride, participate via a tow behind trailer or child bike seat. These rides are meant to be more recreational in nature and will travel at a speed comfortable for all riders.

To register for this ride, please visit the Wood County Park District’s Program page at https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/