If you have spent any time in Uptown Hot Springs lately, you have likely seen t-shirts promoting the lighting project to install vintage lights from Whittington to the 1000 Block of Park Avenue: “Get Lit,” “Get Lit Uptown,” or “Light Uptown.”
The 2018 Hot Springs Slow Roll on Friday, November 16th will continue that theme with a contest for the ‘best lit’ bicycle participating in this year’s event.
Sponsored by Visit Hot Springs, Park Avenue Community Association, Spa City Cycling, The Hot Springy Dingy, Low Key Arts and The Springs Magazine, registration will begin at 4:30 in the parking lot of Family Dollar Store, 899 Park Avenue.
Your $10 donation will cover a slow roll down Park Avenue, Whittington Avenue and back to Low Key Arts at 118 Arbor Street for dinner catered by Mickey’s BBQ, a t-shirt and one entry for door prize drawings. Additional tickets are available for a small donation.
The “Throw Down” at Low Key Arts will feature entertainment by Brian Martin, a silent auction and several door prizes including a top-of-the-line bicycle. All proceeds will benefit Light Uptown.
Hot Springs is already designated Bronze-level status from the International Mountain Bicycling Association and is on track to achieve Gold-level status with the completion of the Hot Springs Northwoods Trail. The first phase of the trail will officially open on November 17th.
Biking builds healthier individuals, more viable communities, and a deeper appreciation of the natural world that surrounds us. So, get your bike ‘lit’ and join family and friends in the Hot Springs 2018 Slow Roll. HELMETS REQUIRED.
For more information, visit Facebook: Hot Springs Northwoods Trail.
The Uptown Slow Roll will head down Park Avenue, passing by Pullman Avenue where bikers will soon find access to the Northwoods Bike Trail.
