BikeWalkBG has been busy gearing up for the spring installment of the School Bike Education Programs in local city and county elementary schools, planning FREE community rides, preparing for Duncan Hines Days festivities, arranging Bicycle Friendly Community celebrations and so much more. Read all about our fun!

The League of American Bicyclists Names Bowling Green a Bicycle Friendly Community

The League of American Bicyclists has honored the efforts of Bowling Green, Kentucky to build better places for people to bike with a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) award. Bowling Green joins over 400 communities across the country in the movement for safer streets and better bicycling for everyone. Only three other cities in Kentucky (Calvert City, Lexington-Fayette, Louisville,) currently hold the title of a Bicycle Friendly Community. The award recognizes Bowling Green for its commitment to creating transportation and recreational resources that benefit its residents of all ages and abilities while encouraging healthier and more sustainable transportation choices. Read more at about this at BikeWalkBG

New and Renewing Adopt-A-Trail Sponsors

Adopt-A-Trail is empowered by concerned citizens, businesses, and organizations who want to make the greenway experience as pleasant as possible. This program is a great way to enjoy the greenways and trails while at the same time helping to keep them open, safe and in good condition! Recently additional Adopt-A-Trail participants have been secured. Many thanks and welcome to the Bowling Green Police Dept., Bowling Green Fire Department for recently adopting greenway sections. A special thank you to the following organizations who renewed their adoptions: Fisher Contracting, Bowling Green Running Club, Strong, Towns- Bowling Green, SoKY Hockey, and SKYCTC. The adopt-a-trail has been updated with interactive maps and links to sponsors

Interested in Adopting a trail? There are eight trail sections needing sponsors. Here is what you should know:

- Volunteers shall be at least 13 years of age. Volunteers under 18 years old shall be closely supervised and have parental consent to participate in trail cleanups.
- Each Group shall conduct at least two safety meetings per year. Participants must attend a safety meeting conducted by the Group before participating in a cleanup event.
- Groups shall be required to adopt a section of designated trail for a minimum of a one‐year period.
- Groups shall be required to maintain their adopted section of trail at least four to six times per year.
- The Group shall obtain its own supplies and materials, and litter shall be disposed of properly.
- See the Adopt-A-Trail Agreement below for more details.
- Send us pictures of your cleanup efforts so we can post them.

Please see our website or contact our staff for questions or additional information about the Greenways Adopt-A-Trail Program. (270) 842-1953 or planninginfo@bgky.org.

What is BikeWalkBG?

Bicycle and pedestrian planning efforts are organized and conducted by the Bowling Green-Warren County MPO. These efforts are branded and promoted as BikeWalkBG. While the MPO does not have a budget nor carries the responsibility of constructing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, the MPO does work with vario

us local agencies to implement planning projects for improved multimodal access. These multimodal planning activities are carried out by a subcommittee of the MPO’s Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) – the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC). BPAC meetings are open to the public. Meeting details such as date, time, location, agenda, and minutes can be found HERE. Sign up HERE to be added to the distribution list to stay up-to-date on BikeWalkBG and Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee meetings, events, activities, programs, and ways to get

FREE Community Bike Rodeo – Arbor Day Celebration

Join BikeWalkBG in celebration of Arbor Day!

This free community event gives individuals the opportunity to practice their riding skills on an obstacle course.

DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026

TIME: 9AM-11:30AM

WHERE: Kereiakes Park,1220 Fairview Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

We supply the bikes, helmets, and fun!

Come ride the obstacle course and learn bike safety!

School Bike Education Program Rolls On

BikeWalkBG has received a $8,700 grant award from the Paula Nye Memorial Grant Fund to continue the BikeWalkBG School Bike Education Program. BikeWalkBG, in partnership with Warren County Parks & Rec, the Barren River District Health Department, and community volunteers, is offering free Bicycle Education classes to local city and county 4th graders again in the 2025-26 school year. The program was launched in the spring semester of 2024. With funding from the Paula Nye Memorial Bicyclist and Pedestrian Education Grant funding, BikeWalkBG and partners are able to provide and bring to schools all of the bicycles, helmets, and equipment needed to provide a 45-minute P.E. session. The program stresses bicycle safety & handling and healthy lifestyles, along with the joy of biking. This fall classes were conducted at eight area schools involving 28 classes and 625 students in an eight-week period.

Thanks to Briarwood Elementary, Bristow Elementary, Jennings Creek Elementary, Natcher Elementary, Richardsville Elementary, Rockfield Elementary, T.C. Cherry Elementary, and W.R. McNeill Elementary who participated this fall. We are scheduling sessions now for spring 2026. Oakland Elementary and Plano Elementary have already secured dates for this spring. If you are a parent or educator interested in the program, or if you want to volunteer with Bike Ed or any other programming that BikeWalkBG sponsors, please reach out to Carroll Duckworth, MPO Coordinator at 270-842-1953.

What is BPAC (Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee)?

The MPO BPAC is a subcommittee of the MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). The BPAC provides a forum of communication and collaboration for the bicycle and pedestrian community and public officials alike. The focus areas of the BPAC are to plan, advise, advocate, and educate. The BPAC makes recommendations to the TAC, which then proceeds to the MPO Policy Committee for final decision. With all transportation modes (highway, transit, bike-ped) under the planning efforts of the MPO, the MPO better represents a multimodal system where all forms of transportation are recognized and planned within a single entity. BPAC meetings are open to the public. Meeting details such as date, time, location, agenda, and minutes can be found HERE. Sign up HERE to be added to the distribution list to stay up-to-date on BikeWalkBG and Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee meetings, events, activities, programs, and ways to get involved.

NEW – Weekly Bike Rides!

Weekly rides start April __ and continues through October. Each week focuses on a particular segment interested in bicycling.

BikeWalkBG – FREE Weekly Community Bike Rides

Mondays April-October 2026

FREE RIDES! OPEN TO PUBLIC!
REGISTRATION: To be completed on site prior to roll out of each ride.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Natasha Smith or check out BikeWalkBG Facebook
E-Bikes welcomed

1st Monday of each month: Women’s Bike Ride

STARTS: April 6, 2026
MEET UP TIME: 5:00PM in April, 5:30PM May-Oct.
ROLLOUT TIME: 5:30PM in April, 6:00PM May-Oct.
LOCATION: Meet at Warren County Bike Safety Park located at the Fringe, (717 College St) in downtown BG next to the parking garage (free parking) – corner of College St. and E. 8th Ave, Bowling Green, KY 42101

2nd Monday of each month: Young at Heart Senior Bike Ride

STARTS: April 13, 2026
MEET UP TIME: 5:00PM in April, 5:30PM May-Oct.
ROLLOUT TIME: 5:30PM in April, 6:00PM May-Oct.
LOCATION: Meet at Nat’s Outdoor Sports parking lot at 1121 Wilkinson Trace Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42103

3rd Monday of each month: Discover BG on 2 Wheels Bike Ride (Confident Riders)

STARTS: April 20, 2026
MEET UP TIME: 5:00PM in April, 5:30PM May-Oct.
ROLL OUT TIME: 5:30PM in April, 6:00PM May-Oct.
LOCATION: Check BikeWalkBG Facebook for starting location each week
12-15 mile ride

4th Monday of each month: Family Fun Bike Ride

STARTS: April 27, 2026
MEET UP TIME: 5:30PM April-Oct.
ROLLOUT TIME: 6:00PM April-Oct.
LOCATION: Meet at Michael Buchanon Park 9222 Nashville Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42101
For all ages…Ride will be on the greenway

FREE Duncan Hines Day BikeWalkBG Events

Duncan Hines Days week of celebration kicks off on Sunday, May 5/31/26 and BikeWalkBG has events for the community to get involved.

Sunday, 5/31/26, 2PM – Uncle Duncan’s Summer Stoll & Roll Parade – Calling for all participants who want to walk or stroll the parade route. For more details click here
Tuesday, 6/2/26, 5:30PM – Ride n’ Dine Community Bike Ride – For more details click here

Recent Community Bike Rides

BikeWalkBG has a goal of conducting a free community bike ride each month. Planned rides in January and February were canceled due to weather conditions. Over 30 bicyclists gathered at Mary Jane’s Chocolates to start the ride. Mary Jane’s Chocolates provided sweets and water to kick the ride off. The ride took to Beach Bend Park where they got to tour the park and ride on the drag strip. Beech Bend Park provided a water break for riders. for the St. Paddy’s Day Ride on Saturday, March 14. Watch for weekly rides starting in April. Come join the fun!

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