Pedal the Moon July 12

Grab your bike, helmet and a few decorations. Family fun lights up East Plum Creek Trail at the Town’s annual Pedal the Moon bike ride from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 12.

The family ride will depart from Castle View High School, 5254 N. Meadows Drive, at 7 p.m. Or, take the shorter route and leave from Douglas County High School, 2842 Front St., at approximately 7:15 p.m. As dusk begins to fall, riders will follow East Plum Creek Trail to Festival Park — approximately 6 miles on mostly flat terrain that is suitable for riders of all ages.

Cyclists are encouraged to participate in the festive spirit by decking out their bikes with lights and other embellishments. At the intersection of East Plum Creek and Hangman’s Gulch trails, stop by the decorating station and get creative with glow-in-the-dark goodies — available while supplies last. All participants must wear a helmet and have a front headlamp and blinking rear light.

Once you arrive at Festival Park, grab your food, relax under the light of the moon, enjoy the music and grab some glow giveaways. After the festivities, families are encouraged to ride back to Douglas County or Castle View high schools. Interested in a one-way trip? Make arrangements to leave a car or be picked up at the park.

Registration, before taxes and fees, is $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and $14 for children under 12. Your paid registration includes a T-shirt — sign up by June 25 to ensure size — and dinner of a hot dog, chips and a drink at Festival Park.

More information and registration are available at CRgov.com/Pedal.