The 2019 Tour D'Ville

The Tour D'Ville is back! Spearheaded by Rick Serres, the Tour will be given upon request when scheduled at least three days before the requested date. 

The tour is free (besides costing some calories!) though participants are encouraged to donate to a chosen local charity corresponding to each day (more info below).

The route will be around 10 to 15 miles and take approximately 2 hours, passing by these Danville landmarks:

• Wiesiger Plaza
• Community Arts Center
• Boyle County Public Library
• Great American Dollhouse Museum
• Jackson Park
• Maple Ave.
• Millenium Park
• Centre College
• Constitution Square
• Kentucky School for the Deaf
• Clarks Run Trail
• Pioneer Playhouse
• Chateau Du View Corbeau Winery
• Henson Pond
• Lexington Ave
• Water Park Plant
• Beer Engine
• Downtown Danville

If there is interest, an extended trip out to and back from Wilderness Trail Distillery can be added on for an additional 5 or so miles.

For more information and/or to set up a tour, please contact us at Danville Bike and Footwear (859)238-7669 or info@dbfky.com or Rick Serres at rick@bgbky.com or (859)533-0862.  Also please see this informational flyer to find out more about the tour and about renting bikes for it!

Bike Rentals

Interested in renting a bicycle? We can help.

BICYCLE RENTALS: $20/DAY or $50/3 DAY WEEKEND

CONTACT RICK SERRES @ (859) 533-0862 – RICK@BGBKY.COM

Contact us at DANVILLE BIKE AND FOOTWEAR (859) 238-7669 or info@dbfky.com for more info!

The Tour D'Ville: A Monthly Bike Ride for 2018!

We're excited to announce a new, monthly group bike riding opportunity highlighting our scenic community. Spearheaded by Rick Serres, The Tour D'Ville will occur on the first Saturday of every month from April through October. It will start at 3pm and leave from Wiesiger Park (except on Derby Day, when the ride will start at 1pm). 

The tour is free (besides costing some calories!) though participants are encouraged to donate to a chosen local charity corresponding to each day (more info below).

The route will be around 10 to 15 miles and take approximately 2 hours, passing by these Danville landmarks:

• Wiesiger Plaza
• Community Arts Center
• Boyle County Public Library
• Great American Dollhouse Museum
• Jackson Park
• Maple Ave.
• Millenium Park
• Centre College
• Constitution Square
• Kentucky School for the Deaf
• Clarks Run Trail
• Pioneer Playhouse
• Chateau Du View Corbeau Winery
• Henson Pond
• Lexington Ave
• Water Park Plant
• Beer Engine
• Downtown Danville

If there is interest, an extended trip out to and back from Wilderness Trail Distillery can be added on for an additional 5 or so miles.

For more information and/or to set up a tour, please contact us at Danville Bike and Footwear (859)238-7669 or info@dbfky.com or Rick Serres at rick@bgbky.com or (859)533-0862.

For quick reference, here are the dates for each 2018 Tour D'Ville, including the local charities that participants are invited to donate to for each tour date:

April 7 at 3pm in support of The Community Arts Center

May 5 at 1pm in support of The Arts Commission of Danville/Boyle County

June 2 at 3pm in support of Pioneer Playhouse

July 7 at 3pm in support of The Soul of 2nd Street

August 4 at 3pm in support of The Boyle County Public Library

September 15 at 4pm in support of West T. Hill Theatre

October 6 at 3pm in support of Scarlet Cup Theatre

The 2017 Twinkie Run Is Here!

The 2017 Twinkie 10K Run is set for Tuesday, June 27 at 6:30pm!

How It Works

The Twinkie 10K is either a solo 10K run or it can be split up by two teammates into two separate 5Ks. Each runner or team predicts how long their run will take them. Runners will start based on their predicted times, with slower-time runners being released first and faster-time runners being released later. If everyone ran their predicted time, everyone will finish at the exact same moment. This has never happened (yet).

Registration

Please fill out a REGISTRATION FORM and mail it in so that it arrives before Monday, June 26th. If you're running late or simply prefer to register online, please e-mail info@dbfky.com with your name(s) and predicted time.

Who It Helps

Every dollar earned by The Twinkie 10K goes towards building walking, running and biking trails in and around Boyle County via the Boyle County Trails Alliance. This last year, the Twinkie and Danville Bike and Footwear were able to donate $1,000 towards new trails. Registration is only $5 per person (MUCH less than most 5Ks) but extra donations are welcome, encouraged and will help make more fun, safe places for people to exercise outside!

History

This extremely casual celebration of running has been going on for about 38 years. It was started by the Gwinn Island Striders, the area's first semi-organized running group.

Directions

The Twinkie starts and finishes at Immanuel Baptist Church on Faulker Station. Click HERE for a map.

From Danville: Travel North on US 127 almost to the Mercer County line and turn right onto Faulkner Lane. Travel East about 2 miles, cross the railroad tracks and Immanuel Baptist Church will be on the right.

From Harrodsburg: Travel South on US 127 until the Boyle County line and turn left onto Faulkner Lane. Travel East about 2 miles, cross the railroad tracks and Immanuel Baptist Church will be on the right.

The Tastiest Triathlon Ever!

Mark your calendars: On September 12th runners, walkers, cyclists and foodies will be treated to a unique, casual triathlon experience unlike no other whose simple mantra is:

Run
Bike
BBQ

(Disclaimer: These are all separate events that, for fun, we're linking into a casual triathlon. You can do one, two or all of the events listed!)

1. Run: The Constitution 5K Run for the Arts (8:00 am)
Whether you run, walk or skip, come enjoy Danville's oldest running tradition with the 37th Annual Running of the Constitution 5K - now in its 7th year as a fundraiser for the Community Arts Center. Due to public outcry, this run has been moved from its traditional (incredibly hot) Sunday afternoon race time to a new (and hopefully cooler) 8 am time but runners will still enjoy the same unique course that winds its way through Centre College's beautiful campus and scenic Downtown Danville.
REGISTRATION FORM
REGISTER ONLINE

2. Bike: The Smokin' Butt 24-Mile Bike Ride (10:00 am)
Wheel on down to Danville Bike and Footwear and take a leisurely ride out Bluegrass Pike, through historic Harrodsburg, then down the rolling hills of Bellows Mill and Buster Pike to arrive back in Danville. All paces are welcome and everyone will have people to ride with. The course will be marked, ride leaders will guide the way and a support vehicle will follow the ride, providing assistance and security for riders of all skill levels.
REGISTRATION FORM
COURSE MAP

3. BBQ: The Kentucky State Barbecue Festival (All Weekend!)
The Kentucky State Barbecue Festival will be in full swing by the time riders glide back in to Downtown Danville. Festivities will kick off the night before and will run from 11 am to 10pm the day of the run and ride. After such a fun, active morning, kick-back and enjoy the sights, smells and sounds of Danville's flagship culinary festival with guest chefs from around the nation. We can't think of a better way to balance your caloric intake than a historic run, a scenic ride and a festival of food. It's fun for the whole family... and you've earned it!