From CITY OF BOWLING GREEN
In partnership with the Wood County Park District and Lake Erie West Regional Council, the City of Bowling Green Bicycle Safety Commission 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. 18, at 7:30 p.m. Participants are invited to illuminate their bikes with bright decorations and learn important safety tips for riding at night before hitting the trail.
People can show off their creativity by bringing glow sticks and glow-in-the-dark bike decorations to light up the trail. Provided decorations and glow sticks are limited at the program venue. Decorating is from 7:30 – 8 p.m., and the ride will begin at 8 p.m. Stops will feature nocturnal facts and features along the trail as people ride. The ride will cover roughly 5 miles in total, down the Slippery Elm Trail and back.
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. Complimentary bike helmets are available on a first come, first served basis, provided by Lake Erie West Regional Council.
It is highly recommended that young riders, who are still learning to ride, participate via a tow-behind trailer or child bike seat. Bikes with training wheels are not permitted on this ride. These rides are meant to be more recreational in nature and will travel at a speed comfortable for all riders.
To register for this free ride, visit the Wood County Park District’s Program page at https://reservations.woodcountyparkdistrict.org/programs/11005/ or call 419-353-1897.
