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Tour de Lights of Knoxville

Discussion in 'Rides, Routes and Events' started by RealEngr, Nov 7, 2010.  |  Print Topic

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  1. RealEngr

    RealEngr Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Seymour
    Ride:
    EDGE Koosah
    Name:
    Bill
    Thursday, Dec 16 ---moved to>>>Tuesday, Dec 21 at 7 p.m.
    (bike safety checks from 6 - 7 p.m.)
    EDIT: Sorry for the secondary confusion, but since the weather was predicted to be so bad on Dec 16th the event has now been RESCHEDULED to Tuesday, Dec 21th ​
    Krutch Park, next to Market Square

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    2007
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    Experience the beautiful holiday lights of Island Home and downtown by bicycle. Meet at Charles Krutch Park for the Tour de Lights, sponsored by the City of Knoxville and the TPO Bicycle Program. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided after the ride by the Mast General Store. The ride will be less than 6 miles and does not have many hills.

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    2008
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    Prizes will be awarded to ride participants for best decorated person, best decorated bicycle and best decorated helmet. Riders should get creative with specialty bike lights or battery-powered LED lights. All ages are welcome. Helmets are required along with a white front light visible from 500 feet and a red rear reflector. Rear lights are recommended.

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    2009
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    There is a post over in the ROCKET Resurrection thread mentioning this ride as a 1st R.O.C.K.E.T. Riders group ride of 2010. There's plenty of time left to prepare and plan, and besides WHO doesn't like Hot Chocolate & Cookies?! :wink9:

    EDIT: Sorry for the initial confusion, but per this page (see 'Events' section) it appears the ride will be held on Thursday, Dec 16th this year.
     
    RealEngr, Nov 7, 2010
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  2. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    NOTICE: RIDE DATE HAS BEEN REVISED FROM THURSDAY 12/16/10 TO TUESDAY 12/21/10 NOW!
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    Join us for this fun 6-mile bike tour of downtown, 4th & Gill and Old North Knoxville.

    Free safety checks at 6 p.m.

    Riders can creative with lights, costumes and decorations for themselves and their bikes.

    This year’s Decorating Contest will include awards in these categories:

    • Best costume, adult
    • Best costume, child
    • Best helmet
    • Best trailer/bicycle
    • Best group
    • Best all around
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    Awards will be presented by the panel of distinguished judges: Mike Edwards (Knoxville Chamber), Duane Grieve (City Council) and Erin Donovan (WBIR). To be entered into the Decorating Contest, please pre-register and come to the main booth between 6:15 and 6:45 p.m. to receive an entry tag for your bike. (Walk-up entries welcome between 6 and 6:30 p.m.)

    New this year will be an award for the Most Welcoming Neighborhood, with Old North Knoxville, 4th & Gill and the 100 Block of Gay Street vying for the honor. The winner will be decided by participants via the post-ride online survey.

    Hot cocoa and treats provided by Mast General Store after the ride.

    The ride is a casual pace friendly to all ages, and takes less than an hour. Helmets are required along with a white front light and red rear reflector. There is no charge for this event.

    View the route and cue sheet
    See photos from 2007, 2008, and 2009.


    Email the Bicycle Program or call 215-3815 for more information.


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    source knoxtrans.org
     
    A.D., Nov 19, 2010
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  3. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Well folks, the weather certainly isn't looking very cooperative for this coming THURSDAY, Dec 16, 2010...​

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    I guess we'll watch for any changes in the next day or two and decide whether we want to ride in the Tour de Lights of Knoxville this year. :confused9:​

    Above graph taken from http://www.accuweather.com/us/tn/knoxville/37902/forecast-hourly.asp on Monday around noon.​
     
    A.D., Dec 13, 2010
    #3
  4. RealEngr

    RealEngr Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Seymour
    Ride:
    EDGE Koosah
    Name:
    Bill
    It looks like it will be miserable. They are calling for rain and cold. I would be surprised if they don't cancel it. In the meantime, I'm getting my bikes ready since the whole family wants to do it weather permitting. Not sure about where to meet since i am not that familiar with market square. I'll talk to my son to see where he thinks we should be. He is down there all the time
     
    RealEngr, Dec 14, 2010
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  5. Buddy Bishop

    Buddy Bishop Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Greeneville
    Ride:
    Elect. Goldrush
    Name:
    Buddy
    Tour de Lights rescheduled‏



    From
    Kelley Segars

    Due to the rain forecasted for Thursday, we have rescheduled Tour de
    Lights to next Tuesday, December 21. Everything will happen at the same
    time as planned.

    Let's hope the current forecast for a sunny day in the 40s on Tuesday
    holds!

    And, hey, this gives you another weekend to get battery-powered LED
    lights and put them on your bike, helmet, and/or trailer!
    Kelley

    www.knoxtrans.org
    (the new date should be online shortly--all other info still stands)
     
    Buddy Bishop, Dec 14, 2010
    #5
  6. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Thanxx for the Heads-Up Buddy!:cool9: I've revised the Event Date to the 21st, and as such users will have to re-R.S.V.P. now to let everyone know if they plan to make it or not. :smile9:
     
    A.D., Dec 14, 2010
    #6
  7. Geyatautsilvsgi

    Geyatautsilvsgi Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Seymour
    Ride:
    ?
    Name:
    Geyatautsilvsgi
    Well if the weather will be better I'll do my best to give it a shot.
     
    Geyatautsilvsgi, Dec 15, 2010
    #7
  8. Buddy Bishop

    Buddy Bishop Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Greeneville
    Ride:
    Elect. Goldrush
    Name:
    Buddy
    Not looking good Keila.
     
    Buddy Bishop, Dec 16, 2010
    #8
  9. paulw

    paulw Email Defunct

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    Ride:
    catrike exp
    Name:
    paul
    there will be two of us riding Terra Trikes KEEP ON RIDEN:yes9::jiggy9:
     
    paulw, Dec 16, 2010
    #9
  10. Buddy Bishop

    Buddy Bishop Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Greeneville
    Ride:
    Elect. Goldrush
    Name:
    Buddy
    Hope to see you weather permitting.
     
    Buddy Bishop, Dec 16, 2010
    #10
  11. Geyatautsilvsgi

    Geyatautsilvsgi Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Seymour
    Ride:
    ?
    Name:
    Geyatautsilvsgi
    Hmm, well weather permitting I will be there. I'm going to be dressed like a snowflake.:)
     
    Geyatautsilvsgi, Dec 16, 2010
    #11
  12. paulw

    paulw Email Defunct

    Region:
    East
    State/Country:
    TN
    Ride:
    catrike exp
    Name:
    paul
    thank you not looking good for that day is it
     
    paulw, Dec 19, 2010
    #12
  13. Buddy Bishop

    Buddy Bishop Supporter

    Region:
    NorthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Greeneville
    Ride:
    Elect. Goldrush
    Name:
    Buddy

    Not good. We may need to schedule a Greenways day.
     
    Buddy Bishop, Dec 20, 2010
    #13
  14. A.D.

    A.D. #1 Custodian

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    Reynolds T-Bone
    Name:
    AD
    Poor weather, at best

    No it doesn't look too promising and I won't know if I have to work-over until tomorrow afternoon, so with that said I'm opting out of the ride as well.

    That's OK though, as Buddy said there will be better days to ride the Greenways some and hopefully in daylight hours! :wink9:
     
    A.D., Dec 20, 2010
    #14
  15. CaTrikeGirl

    CaTrikeGirl Supporter

    Region:
    SouthEast
    State/Country:
    TN
    City:
    Athens
    Ride:
    CaTrike Speed,
    Name:
    Jo
    Greenway riding

    I'd be up for a daylight ride on the Greenways' too. That is, if it's a day I'm off and haven't worked 12-13 hours the night before!!!:eek9:

    Hopefully the weather will cooperate in the next couple of weeks and we can get a good ride in.
     
    CaTrikeGirl, Dec 21, 2010
    #15
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