2nd Sunday
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Second Sunday Gets 21,000 Up and Outside Moving!
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Over 21,000 citizens in 101 Kentucky communities, rural and urban, showed up on October 11, 2009 for the “Second Sunday” annual event. On a busy and beautiful fall weekend, Second Sunday attracted participants of all ages to hit the streets, roadways, and parks to walk, run, hike, bike and/or dance among several other physical activities.
Lexington officials said more that 5,000 people came downtown to participate in the Second Sunday event, which took place in an area bounded by Main and Short streets from Mill to Deweese streets. Participants, including Mayor Jim Newberry on his bike, were encouraged to make the mile long trek around the festival site and see the various activities people could become involved in to get and stay healthy, from senior activities to hula hoops to road hockey.
Fayette Extension Homemakers participated with an Ovarian Cancer Research exhibit to forward the message of ovarian cancer screening, an important program supported by KEHA. Master Gardeners were on hand to offer gardening advice and 4-H Youth programs and opportunities were shared to children and parents. Thanks to all the great volunteers that participated!
Definitely one of the most memorable highlights of the weekend was the guest appearances of Mark Kruger, semifinalist, on NBC’s The Biggest Loser TV Show, made on behalf of Kentucky, a poor health state. Mark, who lost 129 pounds, agreed to come to Kentucky and talk about his own journey with weight loss and physical activity on local media venues, a UK nutrition class, elementary schools and local government meetings. He was drawn to Kentucky because of a heartfelt need to cheer for a state in need of change. And that means more than just coming out one Sunday a year. The number one question that was asked again this year was, ‘when are we going to do this again?’ Counties such as Montgomery and Fayette are currently planning to provide physical activity each month. Several counties are talking about a spring event to kick off Extension physical activity/nutrition programs that can be celebrated at the annual statewide event in October.
The Second Sunday campaign is coordinated by the UK Cooperative Extension Service through a partnership with UK HealthCare, Windstream, local government and other community partners.
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2nd Sunday is expanding to a once a month event! |
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The Details On the 2nd Sunday of every month, bikers will meet in front of the Old Courthouse at 11 am. Police will escort bikers on city streets to a different trail and/or park destination each month. Riders will return to the Old Courthouse by 4pm.
The existing 2nd Sunday downtown event (10/11/09) will continue as an annual event, but will evolve to become “The 2nd Sunday Festival” ….. an annual celebration of all bike and health initiatives taking place in Lexington and throughout the state.
The Benefits Increased visibility for biking in our community. Showcase new cycling infrastructure, new trails and new bike lanes, being built in our parks and roads. Showcase planned cycling infrastructure projects.
How Long Are the Rides? Route, distance and speed are moderate enough for bikers of all ability levels to enjoy. Rides will be 10-12 miles, and duration will be two hours from start to finish.
Is There a Minimum Age Requirement? Due to the fact that riders will be sharing open roads with cars, we request a minimum age of 12 years old, unless riding on a tandem bike with a parent.
How Much Does This Cost? The rides will cost you nothing. It is absolutely free, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors.
Our Sponsors
If you or your business would like to sponsor a ride, please contact Phil Holoubek at: cbadgolf@aol.com
When Is the First Ride? The first ride begins at 11 am on November 8th, in front of the Old Courthouse. We will ride to Veteran’s Park to view existing and planned bike facilities and to watch a local bicycling event. Then we will ride back to Cheapside Park. Future rides will be the 2nd Sunday of every month. Same starting location. Please check www.bikelexington.com for starting time and riding destination. |
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