Pedalfest

Glad I didn’t let this pass another year. Last year it was the «aw. just missed it» This year I put it in my calendar and boy am I glad.
Free, dog friendly, family friendly, environmentally friendly, great location, beautiful scenery, wonderful food selections and plenty of available seating areas. What’s not to like?
My first thought, I will admit was food as I arrived with an empty stomach. I shamelessly asked the little boy and his dad, «wow…that looks good where did you get that?» using my cute little dog as the opener as she looked up, begging for a piece of their grilled cheese sandwich. I was turned on the the Grilled Cheez Guy where I was more than happy to wait for my organic, gourmet grilled cheese sandwich-that’s got to be healthy, right? Whatever, I am at a festival after all. Worth the wait and I am glad they don’t have a storefront as I would definitely have a new late night hot spot!
Plenty of other food and beverage selections but I will leave that for your discovery.
Next, moving toward the music and pedalfest-​yes, that’s right people pedaling on stationary bikes-​cool ones, not those ugly gym style bikes, with wattage indicators to encourage the crowd to participate. All the while live music to keep you motivated.
Cool booths all bike related from gear and clothing, bike sales, organizations working with increasing bike ability and paths… a wonderful array of booths, not your standard festival crafty type of crap.
A BMX stunt show was setting up, bike parades and interesting demos throughout the day… I couldn’t stay as long as I would have liked this year but will definitely be back next year and plan to spend the day.
If your anything like me a day out with diverse people, visual stimulation, upbeat energy, fun food and cheap entertainment is the best it gets!
Don’t worry If you missed this year you can be sure this will be back next year.

Just came from Pedalfest & we had such a good time! Quick notes:
* we parked at JLS itself and it was $ 8 for the whole day. We were there for almost 5 hours so not bad
* lots of interesting bike-​related stalls: pedal-​powered concert stage, pedal-​powered smoothies, pedal-​powered xylophone, bikes of different heights & finishes, etc
* music was funky & upbeat
* some bike brands were there like Brompton along with bike accessories and apparels
* BMX stunt show was entertaining
* whiskeydrome was fun to watch — track biking in a whiskey-​like barrel
* free ‘keep calm, bike on’ washable tattoo’s, free totes & backpacks
* good food selection — we had Gerard’s Paella, yum
Will definitely be back next year!

We’ve gone two years in a row. We love this event. Now that my son is old enough to enjoy bikes he had an awesome time too.
Its very family friendly and dog friendly. There are also some food vendors. We brought our own snacks and beer.
The Whiskeydrome is a fun sight to see. Its a big circular wooden ramp like thing that the performers ride bicycles around and around in a circle. The ramp sways and moves with the movements of the riders. Its a sight to behold.
They also have demonstrations at different times throughout the day. Clayton Bikes puts on a great show. If you like photography like I do, this is a fun demo to shoot.
My husband is a big trials bike rider and he likes to watch the trials demonstration. It was fun. I don’t think the average everyday person knows what trials bike riding is so to see it live in front of you is an awesome sight.
The dates have changed year to year so I cant tell you when the next one will be held. We will more than likely be there.

Awesome place for the family.
bikes, beer, n benches.