Join
us for a festive holiday ride on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10:30 AM,
starting from Middle of Town Cycling (2140 Gardiner
Ln, Louisville, KY 40205). Crawdaddy's LBC Christmas Giving Ride is a
cherished tradition hosted by the Louisville Bicycle Club in honor of its
founder, Michael "Crawdaddy" Crawford. Together, we’ll spread joy,
raise funds, and embrace the holiday magic!
Our club has a long history of making Louisville a healthier,
happier and more bicycle friendly community. Now we find ourselves asking how
can the club and individual members make a difference this year for children
and families that are in need this Christmas. In 1910 a resident of Old Louisville
founded the Cabbage Patch Settlement House. It is a local non- profit that for
over a hundred years has helped at risk children and families be more self
sufficient. The help is offered in a variety of programs that impact the
family’s economic, educational, emotional, social and spiritual potential and
well being. In addition to these programs every December CPSH has a “Christmas
Partner Program” whereby individuals, private and public organizations can
donate money. The dollars go toward the purchase of food, clothing and gifts.
The club is partnering with CPSH this year and we’re asking members to consider
joining us in making Christmas a little more jolly for a child or family in
need. If the spirit of Christmas giving
moves you to this great cause you can make a make a donation directly to the
club. You can also write a check if that is your
preference.
To get things rolling the club is starting the drive by
making a donation of $500.00. Thank you for considering making a difference
this December for many families in our community.
Schedule
of Events
☕ 10:30 AM -
Pre-Ride Coffee
Join us at Middle of Town
Cycling at 2140
Gardiner Ln, Louisville, KY 40205 and enjoy delicious coffee provided
by Brotherwood Coffee,
the official coffee of the Louisville Bicycle Club.
💌 11:00 AM -
Check Presentation
Be part of the moment as we present the check to the Cabbage Patch Settlement
House before heading out on the ride.
Here’s what to expect on Crawdaddy's LBC Christmas Giving Ride bike tour:
🎄 Paristown
Fête De Noël
Pedal past this enchanting winter festival featuring an ice skating rink,
dazzling holiday trees, and festive pop-up markets. Additional information here.
🏠 Old
Louisville & St. James Court
Ride through historic St. James Court, where the Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour will be in
full swing. Additional
information here.
💝 Cabbage
Patch Settlement House
Support the impactful work of this beloved community organization as we ride
by.
✨ Highlands
Bardstown Road Aglow
Experience the magic as Bardstown Road glows with holiday lights and
cheer. Additional information here.
🌟 Cherokee
Triangle & Middle of Town Cycling
Complete the journey with a ride through the historic Cherokee Triangle before
wrapping up at Middle of Town Cycling
with warm coffee from Brotherwood
Coffee.
Join us
for a ride full of holiday cheer, community giving, and the festive spirit of
Louisville. Reserve your spot today and help make the season bright for
those in need!
You can get all the details of the ride from the LBC calendar.
Distance: 20 miles
Elevation Gain: 566 ft.
Will be swept at 12 MPH
Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49166774
LBC Ride Credit: Yes
The deadline for donating is December 6th.
Erik Helton, President, Louisville Bicycle Club
Steven Sarson, Vice President/Touring
Michael "Crawdaddy" Crawford, In Memory Honorary Ride Captain
Erik Helton will be the physical sweeper of the ride.
