Pedal the Moon

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 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. Be sure to stop at the decorating station at the intersection of East Plum Creek and Hangman’s Gulch trails and get creative with glow-in-the-dark items, provided on a first-come, first-served basis. All participants must wear a helmet and have a front headlamp and blinking rear light.

Once you arrive at Festival Park, grab a hot dog meal from the Boy Scouts and a MoonPie for dessert. Find a spot to relax under the light of the moon and enjoy watching the movie, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” on the big screen.

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.