Every year in our sister publication Lynchburg Business, we feature 20 young professionals who are making big strides in their careers and the community. Be sure to check out our July 2021 issue of Lynchburg Business to learn more about each of these incredible individuals.

Photo By Dave Henderson

Every Tuesday at 6 p.m., cyclists of all ages and skill levels gather downtown for what’s become a beloved Hill City tradition: Pints After Pedals. After meeting at Bikes Unlimited on Jefferson Street, the group takes an hour-long ride on the Blackwater Creek Trail before coming back to the Glass House for food and beverages.

The owners of The Water Dog/The Glass House and Bikes Unlimited started the event series four years ago as a way to build community in the downtown area. Now, anywhere from 50-90 people come out for the ride each week.

Want to join? It’s easy. Just show up with your bike and get ready to ride!

Take Paws

We have to chuckle just a little as we apologize for an error in our May/June feature, “The Heritage Meal.” Writer Mikael Blido thought he heard Gail Pond, from Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, say Jefferson’s cook used cat paws to extract natural gelatin to make a wine jelly. But she said calf. Thankfully, you can buy gelatin packets at the grocery store so no cats should have been harmed due to this misunderstanding!

Voting Begins
It’s that time again! Voting for our annual Best Of Lynchburg Awards starts July 27 and runs through September 9. Be sure to visit our website, lynchburgliving.com, to vote for your favorite restaurants, destinations, people and more. The results will be published in the January/February 2022 issue of Lynchburg Living.

Bridal Showcase Success
Wedding season is back—and we couldn’t be more thrilled for couples and the local wedding industry. We held our annual Bridal Showcase on June 6, 2021, at the Kirkley Hotel; approximately 70 brides and their families came out to talk with vendors about their big day. Be sure to check out our sister publication, Central Virginia Bridal Guide, at vabridal.com or find one at local stands with Lynchburg Living.

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