Saturday, August 1, 2026 The 13th Annual Moonlight Bike Ride - Saturday, August 1st, 2026 • 8:00 PM Festival • 10:00 PM Ride 8:00 PM - Booths Open • "Day-of" registration begins • Live music begins • Free ice cream • Free watermelon • Free crafts & activities • Bike decoration and glow stick sales 10:00 PM - RIDE!!! The 10-mile route may not be long enough to capture all the fun! Riding in the dark makes even an everyday route feel mysterious and new again. The heightened alertness created by the surrounding night sky makes riding feel more intense and can lead to an exciting adrenaline rush, even when pedaling at a leisurely pace. There's no chance of sunburn. The temperature usually cools after dark, which can improve energy and lead to surprisingly better performance. A well-illuminated bicycle at night is more eye-catching to a driver than a bicycle during the day. Riders pedal at their own pace along marked city streets. People of all ages, sizes, and riding abilities on all kinds
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 1.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Paducah, KY.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
