Renaissance President Randy Thomas greets riders	The first Renaissance Ride welcomed cyclists to Midway on Saturday April 24th. “The day didn't start out looking very good”, said Randy Thomas, president of Midway Renaissance and leader of the 36-mile ride, “but by the time we really got rolling those riders that decided to ‘go for it’ were rewarded with a beautiful ride.  The sky actually cleared and it was just about perfect.”
Special thanks to the Midway Business Association for having signs made to welcome riders, to Darlin’ Jean’s Apple Cobbler Café for hosting the event, and to our local businesses for donating door prizes - Damselfly Gallery, Equus Run Vineyards, Celtic Trends, Freedman Leather, Le Marche, The Back Room, Dr. John & Becky Moore, the Historic Midway Museum Store.
	Darlin' Jean's provided continental breakfast as well as lunch on their great patio, with live music!
Special thanks to Troy Hearn, Capital City Cycles, for technical support.

Organizer Pam Thomas is planning another Renaissance Ride this fall!

Our little town has a lot to offer and we hope that you will join us at the next Renaissance Ride for food, fellowship, and riding in one of the prettiest places on earth!  For those of you who rode the Tour De Tulip ride the past few years, this ride replaced that ride – Sadly, the Black Tulip doesn’t exist anymore, but we are continuing the great ride tradition started by the Black Tulip!!

If you want to learn more about the Next Renaissance Ride, call or e-mail us!

First Ride Details

Three ride options were offered.  All rides had at least two leaders for B and C level riders.  All rides featured rolling hills primarily in Woodford County. 
16 miles – An out and back course – gently rolling hills – Started at 10:00 a.m.
26 miles – A scenic loop - Started at 10:00 a.m.
36 miles – A loop route with some more challenging climbs – Started at 9:30 a.m.