2025 Annual Polar Bear Ride, and Chili Cookoff

🚴‍♂️❄️ Kick off 2025 with the Polar Bear Ride, Swap Meet, and Chili/Soup Cook-Off! 🍲✨

The year has flown by, and it's time to keep the tradition alive! Join us for the free annual Polar Bear Ride and some post-ride fun with a swap meet and delicious chili cook-off. 🌟

Event Details:
📅 Date: New Year’s Day
🕙 Ride Start Time: 10:00 AM
🕦 Chili Cook-Off & Swap Meet: 11:30 AM
📍 Location: Goodwill Resource Center, 909 E Broadway, Louisville, KY

🚴‍♀️ Route:

• Distance: 11 miles (ride as many or as few as you like!)
• Scenic stops include the Big Four Bridge, Falls of the Ohio, River Walk, and Belle of Louisville.

🍲 Cook-Off Prizes:

• 🏆 Winner: $50 gift card to a local bike shop
• 🥈 Runner-Up: $25 gift card

Email Kelly at Kelly.McGill@twc.com or call (502) 641-7718 if you plan to enter the chili cook-off so she is prepared. 

Delicious sides and desserts are always welcomed to share! Want to lend a hand? Setup starts at 11:15 AM.

Let’s make this New Year’s Day one to remember. Ride, eat, swap, and connect!

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Surface Type: Road

Ride Terrain and Pace: 3D

Ride with GPS Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41557283

Ride Captain: Larry Preble