With all of this experience in my toolbelt and a blank canvas of an unknown amount of idle time ahead, I began to create my very own, never-before-ridden bike tour of my backyard, the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In all my 21 years in the state, I’d never been to many of its cities nor immersed myself in its natural beauty, terrain, and people that bike touring offers. During the COVID-19 lockdown, I finally had the time to research, plan, and actually see my vision of a Bike Ride Around Kentucky (BRAK) play out.

Bike, Must ListSydney ArvinDecember 11, 2020bicycle Kentucky, road cycling Comment

Expedition Frankfort: Run| Ride| Paddle - Race Recap

don’t know where Frankfort is (other than the Frankfurt in my home country, Germany) A quick google search reveals that it is the state capitol of Kentucky - it also reveals clear gaps in my knowledge of geography. A doable 6-hour drive from Chicago. Ok, ok, but I don’t have a Mountain Bike. Still only half-serious I e-mail the race director: “Is it ok to use my Cyclocross Bike?” Almost instantly I get a response from Gerry, the race director: “Yes you can use your bike as the trail is moderate. You should be more than capable of tackling the course.” Excited about starting racing season early I sign up.

Introducing the Bluegrass MTB CUP

BikeEKI StaffNovember 27, 2017mountain bike, Bowling GreenComment

Friends of Jenny Wiley State Park Changing Station Project

BikeGerry Seavo JamesOctober 17, 2017kentucky, prestonsburgComment

Red River Gorge MTB 100

Last month, Explore Kentucky set up a humble little aid station at Mile 78 of the Chris & Amanda Chaney of Ascensionist Events' Red River Gorge Mountain Bike 100—a gnarly upstart 100-mile mountain bike race. Bursting with snacks, water, & EKI Swag, we hunkered down for over 80 racers all day long.

Red River Gorge, BikeReed MattisonOctober 12, 2017mountain bike, red river gorge, Eastern Kentucky Comment

Port Oliver Trail carves out a place in Bowling Green

Since the middle of January, KyMBA has been cutting the Port Oliver Trail, dubbed “Twisted Oliver.” The four-mile trail weaves through 25 acres of woods at Barren River Lake, adjacent to Port Oliver. As the name suggests, Twisted Oliver snakes through the trees with switchbacks and sharp berms for a fast and fun ride.

BikeReed MattisonFebruary 28, 2017trails, Bowling Green, port oliver trail, barren river lake Comment

The Spoke Easy: Everyone Is Welcome

The Spoke Easy is the newest addition to one of the hippest small towns in Kentucky. Located in downtown Campbellsville, TSE is the city's first bike shop in a couple of decades. The outdoor recreational scene is growing in the area because of the great trails at Green River Lake State Park, making this the perfect time for a bike shop to open.

BikeJosh PattonDecember 27, 2016The Spoke EasyCampbellsville, Kentucky, cycling, bicycle KentuckyComment

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