Ohio Events Calendar

a service of the Bicycle Federation

2020 2020 OHIO BICYCLE EVENTS CALENDAR. Copyright © 2020 by the Ohio Bicycle Federation. A service of the Ohio Bicycle Federation. Compiled, edited, and designed by James Guilford. Editorial address: P.O. Box 1011; Medina, OH 44258-1011. Photographs and illustrations are the property of their individual owners and may not be reproduced without their expressed consent. The cover illustration, “ on Broadway” by Mike Hill, is available as an art print, and an imprint on several products, as are many of the artist’s other watercolor paintings.

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Tours are noncompetitive group rides for cyclists of various ages and abilities. Tour organizers (usually bicycle clubs) normally charge a modest fee to cover services provided.Budget tours and free rides usually offer few, if any, services; after all, they’re inexpensive or free!Full-service tours, however, typically offer a map, food stops, and road (“sag”) assistance and cost a bit more to cover expenses. Multi-day events provide additional services.Fundraisers may have higher entry fees to provide income for their causes.“Bike-a-thons” or“pledge rides” may or may not be operated in affiliation with a bicycle organization and fund-raise primarily through pledges of donations per mile each rider completes; they may have a minimum pledge amount in addition to an entry fee to maximize the benefit to their cause.Be sure to look ahead: some events have entry deadlines days or weeks ahead of the ride! Check our website for updates as the season progresses:Ohio.bike

Supporting Rides are Red-Letter Days! — A special category of events listed in this Calendar are those that have pledged to donate at least $1 per rider toward the publication of the OBF’s Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar. Look for the specialred color designating those events. Support the rides that help support this Calendar!

Sunday, 4/19. 25th SICCO: SPRING IN COLUMBIANA COUNTY OHIO. Columbiana. March A flat 24-mile loop is the featured event, Saturday, 3/7. 6th ROAD APPLE ROUBAIX traveling through small towns and beautiful GRAND FONDO. Garrettsville. While this is countryside. Included is the Little Beaver not a “race” it will be run as a grand fondo and Creek Greenway . At the finish enjoy a offer timing so riders can see where they hot Pizza Hut lunch. After refueling, try the stack up with others. Courses of 15/25/45 optional rolling to hilly 28-mile loop for a day's miles over mixed surfaces, in Portage and total of 63 miles and a great start to the Geauga Counties. 2020 season! Outspokin' Wheelmen. Dave RoadAppleRoubaix.wordpress.com Hughes; PO Box 838; Youngstown, OH 44501- 0838. (330) 692-2468. OutSpokinWheelmen.com Saturday, 3/28. 8th CHILI MARCH METRIC. Lakewood. In memory of Johnny Clay. Beginning at the Lake Erie shore, ride your Friday, 4/24. NIGHT RIDES ON THE CANAL first half- or full-metric century of the season. TOWPATH. Massillon. Free, monthly night Routes of 31/62 flat to rolling miles. Enjoy a rides, through November, on the Towpath Trail “blow-out” of hot chili, food, frolic, and fun! A starting at the Lake Avenue Trailhead. A free full-service ride touring three Emerald ride; start times vary with sunset.Helmet Necklace metropark areas. Lake Erie Required. Bicycle Head- and Taillight Wheelers. PO Box 26146; Fairview Park, OH Required. Ernie's Bicycle Shop. (800) 291- 44126. (440) 734-5777. 0099. ErniesBikeShop.com LakeErieWheelers.org/CMM Saturday, 4/25. 52nd SPOT. Canal Winchester. The second of four TOSRV training rides offers relatively flat roads with some rolling hills to the southeast of April Columbus, with routes of 35/62/100 miles. Marked roads with maps and limited support. Saturday, 4/18. BIKE FIFTY BICYCLE TOUR. Online entry available. Columbus Outdoor Chillicothe. A fully-supported tour raising Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, OH funds to support Drug-Free Clubs of America. 43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org Routes include 25/62/100 of flat, hilly, up to very hilly riding for those up to the challenge. Sunday, 4/26. PAN OHIO HOPE RIDE – The century includes lunch. The Buck Fifty. HEROS OF HOPE. Columbus. New single-day David Whitehouse; 922 Blacksmith Hill Rd.; event for those who wish to join the Pan Ohio Chillicothe, OH 45601. (740) 466-4308. Hope Ride fundraising community. Route TheBuckFifty.com/the-bike-fifty options include shorter family-friendly trail rides of 3 & 6 miles, and longer scenic road Saturday, 4/18. 15th TOUR DE FOREST. rides for 32/65 flat to rolling miles. Sag and Nelsonville. Offering route choices of up to mechanical on-road support plus a post-ride 40 flat miles on the Hock Hocking Adena celebration with food and fun for everyone. Bikeway or 30/54/73 rolling to very hilly Flat-fee entry with no pledges required. miles on beautiful and forested Southeastern American Cancer Society. 10501 Euclid Ave.; Ohio roadways. The 54-miler is a gravel Cleveland, OH 44106. (888) 227-6446. option. Several water stops and historic sites www.pohr.org to see. Rides are otherwise unsupported. A fundraiser for the Little Cities of Black Diamonds Council which works to collect and preserve the heritage of the boom-to-bust coal mining region. Online entry available. Little Cities of Black Diamonds Council. Bob Eichenberg; 7250 Roundhouse Rd.; New Marshfield, OH 45766. (740) 591-2711. TourDeForest.wordpress.com

Saturday, 4/18. 28th THINK SPRING RIDE. Stow. A free ride ushering in the 2020 season, select from routes of 20 miles of multi-purpose trail riding, or 34 rolling to hilly road and trail miles. Hot soup and chili are provided and, participants bring other dishes to share. Maps and limited sag support offered.Helmet Required. Akron Bicycle Club. Walter Kudlaty; 975 Canyonview Rd. #105; Sagamore Hills, OH 44067. (330) 806- 9106. AkronBike.org

Saturday, 4/18. WOODSTOCK. Westerville. First training event for TOSRV with relatively flat roads and light traffic, to the north and east of Columbus. Options of 35/65/100 miles available. A budget tour with map and limited on-route support. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org Sunday, 4/26. 35th AFROST: A FREEBIE booth, and prizes make for an energetic RIDE & OHIO SPRING TOUR. Amherst. A sendoff. Five Rivers MetroParks. (937) 275- mostly-flat, free tour of 24/50/64 miles to test 7275. metroparks.org/biketowork your new year fitness level. Route visits historic towns and villages in Lorain County. Saturday, 5/16. 22nd CANALWAY BICYCLE Lorain Wheelmen now: Lorain County Bicycle POKER RIDE. Massillon. Riding 24 flat miles Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. on the Towpath Trail, cyclists stop at five (440) 774-8617. LorainWheelmen.org checkpoints along the way, collecting playing cards at each stop. At finish, riders play their hand against others; prizes awarded to top 10 hands, other prizes to those who draw jokers. Riders of all ages welcome. Proceeds benefit May local trail projects. Massillon Area Greenways, Saturday, 5/2. 46th MID-OHIO CENTURY. Inc. Debbie Lehman; Ernie's Bicycle Shop; 135 Delaware. Third TOSRV training ride, or a Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (800) perfect day out, just because! Ride offerings 291-0099. ErniesBikeShop.com of 35/62/100 miles of relatively flat riding with a beautiful route along the Scioto River Saturday – Sunday, 5/16 – 5/17. 59th and around Marion. Marked roads and maps, TOSRV: TOUR OF THE SCIOTO RIVER limited support. Online entry available. VALLEY.Canal Winchester or Portsmouth. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; There are many rides but only one is Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. America's classic, and that's outdoor-pursuits.org TOS'. The ride is the longest-running, multi-day cycling event in North America. Covers about Sunday, 5/3. 24th KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 200 flat to rolling miles over the weekend – Huron. Small towns and a few hills make it 100 miles Saturday and again on Sunday – interesting on this ride of 50/85 flat to rolling with rides of 25/50/100 one-day options miles. No services provided but a map so be available. Rider's choice of two starting prepared for a self-supported ride. That points. Online entry available. Columbus name? Kinda Like May's Nine O'clock Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, Picturesque and Quaint Rectangular Spring OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. tosrv.org Tour Undertaken by Very Wistful Xenophobic Young Zealots. Richard DeLombard; PO Box Sunday, 5/17. 46th HUFFMAN SPRING 230; Huron, OH 44839-0230. CLASSIC. Brookville. Celebrate spring on this OhioWheelmen.org/bikerides/klm/id5.html one-day, fully-supported ride! Choose from among routes of 30/50/60/70/80/100 rolling Saturday, 5/9. 6th GEOLOGY TOUR. TBA. miles with a few hills on the longer routes. Flat to rolling, stop-and-go educational tour of Maps, marked roads, sag service, snack stops, 13 flat to rolling miles. Friends of and end-of-ride meal are provided. Online County Parks and . PO Box 308; London, entry encouraged! Dayton Cycling Club. Bab OH 43140. (614) 205-6754. www.fmcpt.com Hartman; 289 Wampler Ave.; Dayton, OH 45405. DaytonCyclingClub.org Saturday, 5/9. 38th TOP OF OHIO Wednesday, 5/20. RIDE OF HUNDRED. Hilliard. The final training SILENCE. weekend before TOSRV and a great excuse to Multiple Cities. Cyclists across go out and play anyway. Route is mostly flat to Ohio will again take to the road, joining their rolling, 35/65/100 miles with some hills on brothers and sisters globally, in silent the longer routes. Ride travels to the highest processions honoring and celebrating the point – the Top – in Ohio for bragging rights. lives of family or friends injured or killed Marked routes, maps, limited support. Online when cycling on public roadways.Please see entry available. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. the full-page event announcement at the 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) beginning of this publication. 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org Saturday, 5/23. 31st JJJ: JERRY'S Friday, 5/15. BIKE TO WORK DAY. Cleveland. JEROMESVILLE JOURNEY. Oberlin. A free Leave the car at home and ride your bike to 100-mile tour with a 50-mile cutoff travels the work! Everyone is encouraged to ride to work rolling and hilly portions of southern Lorain as often as they can but on the third Friday, and northern Ashland Counties. Named for May through September, riders will have a founder Jerry Warnke. Lorain Wheelmen now: special welcome. Free fresh coffee and bagels Lorain County Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; will be served to bicycle commuters. Meet up Amherst, OH 44001-0102. (440) 774-8617. with other riders, share stories, revel in the LorainWheelmen.org feeling of accomplishment that goes with getting to work under your own power! Bike Saturday, 5/23. NIGHT RIDES ON THE Cleveland. Jason Kuhn; 3000 Bridge Ave. Ste. CANAL TOWPATH. Massillon. See April 24. 1; Cleveland, OH 44113. (216) 298-1938. Ernie's Bicycle Shop. (800) 291-0099. BikeCleveland.org/events ErniesBikeShop.com

Friday, 5/15. NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK Sunday, 5/24. 14th WHEELING HERITAGE DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST. Dayton. A great TRAIL BICYCLE TOUR. Wheeling, W.Va. opportunity to explore as a Travel 10/30/62 rolling to very hilly miles on healthy and safe alternative to driving. mostly paved trail with hilly options through Celebrate the culture and fun of biking to Bethany and West Liberty. Scenic, beautiful, work fueled by a free pancake breakfast at food trucks, entertainment, right on the river RiverScape MetroPark. An expo of bike near historic suspension bridge. A fundraiser organizations, clubs, retailers, a fun photo for trail maintenance and development in the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and the health agency. Cadence Care Network. PO surrounding Ohio River Valley. Ohio Valley Box 683; Niles, OH 44446. (330) 544-8005. Trail Partners. Quick Service Bike Shop; 701 CadenceCare.org N. Lincoln Ave.; Bridgeport, OH 43912. (740) 635-3700. OhioValleyTrailPartners.com Saturday, 6/6. OBF DAY AT CLEVELAND . Cleveland. OBF members receive free training from 10 AM to Noon; bring helmet, shoes, pedals. A 12:30 lunch and OBF Business Meeting follow at June Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op. www.ohiobike.org Saturday, 6/6. 37th HOT TAMALE TOUR. Waldo. Enjoy delicious homemade cookies and Saturday, 6/6. 33rd RIDGE RUNNER fresh strawberries at friendly rest stops on RAMBLE. New Albany. Ride the scenic roads this full-service tour. Routes of 9/19/33/66 northeast of Columbus on routes of flat miles cater to cyclists of all abilities. The 20/50/80 rolling to very hilly miles. Shorter shorter routes make a great introduction to route is relatively flat, longer rides more bicycle touring, and children 10 and under ride challenging. Proceeds benefit the Homeless free with paying adult. Early-entry discount. Families Foundations; pledges optional. A fully- Heart of Ohio Tailwinds Bicycle Club. Janine supported tour. Online entry available. Williams; 1166 Bellefontaine Ave.; Marion, OH Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; 43302. (740) 382-9952. hot-tamale.org Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org Saturday, 6/6. HUB FEST. Adrian, Mich. Choose from one of HUB Fest's distinct Saturday & Sunday, 6/6 & 6/7 38th routes of from one to 100 flat to hilly miles MARIETTA RIVER RENDEZVOUS. Duncan before meeting up for an evening celebration Falls & Marietta. Saturday rides start in in historic downtown. After-party features Duncan Falls with one- and two-day options food, beer, kids’ activities. League of Michigan available over the weekend. Routes of Bicyclists. 410 S. Cedar Street Ste. A; Lansing, 38/57/68/136 rolling to hilly miles are MI 48912. (517) 334-9100. Lmb.org/events/ offered; beautiful, scenic riding also visiting lmb-tours several southern Ohio towns. Plentiful snacks both days, Saturday lunch, happy hospitality, Saturday, 6/6. FUN-N-SUN / RIDE-N-RUN. and sag support are among the ride's Cortland. Winery start/finish with 25- or 62- features. Riders traveling to Marietta can mile loop around Mosquito Lake. Activities and enjoy fresh strawberries and ice cream. run for kids, BBQ lunch, live entertainment, Marietta & Cycling Club. PO Box 223; beer and wine tasting, raffle and more. Marietta, OH 45750. (740) 236-3048. Proceeds benefit foster care and behavioral MariettaRCC.org Photo: Hot Tamale 2019, by Dan Sheridan

Friday, 6/12. NIGHT RIDES ON THE CANAL 1; Cleveland, OH 44113. (216) 298-1938. TOWPATH. Massillon.See April 24. Ernie's BikeCleveland.org/events Bicycle Shop. (800) 291-0099. ErniesBikeShop.com Saturday, 6/20. 7th LIMALAND BICYCLE TOUR. Lima. Enjoy rural scenery on routes of Saturday, 6/13. 17th STRAWBERRY 25/40/65 miles over flat to rolling country FESTIVAL BICYCLE TOUR. London. Rides of roads with very low traffic volume. Fully- 21/44/60/100 flat to rolling miles travel supported tour with rest stops, marked and scenic winding roads through rural Madison, mapped routes, swept corners, sag service, Clark, Fayette, and Greene Counties. The lunch for all riders, and door prizes. Start/ shortest route remains on the Prairie Grass finish features indoor restrooms and air- Trail while the longer routes venture to conditioned lunch facilities. Entry form Jamestown, Jeffersonville, Cedarville, and available online at: TeamRoadrunners.org South Charleston. Routes are marked and maps available. Food and drinks provided. Saturday, 6/20. 21st PUMPKINVINE BIKE Online entry available. Friends of Madison RIDE. Goshen, Ind. Ride 22/37/52/103 rolling County Parks and Trails. PO Box 308; London, miles on country roads past Amish farms and OH 43140. (614) 205-6754. www.fmcpt.com workshops. Enjoy the 16-mile Pumpkinvine Nature Trail lined with trees and flowers, Saturday, 6/13. 46th HOOT: HEART OF OHIO passing through small towns. Cycle with HUNDRED. Carroll. Time to see trees and horses and buggies, viewing traditional farms flowers in the full bloom of summer in the with sheep, cattle, and newborn foals in surrounding hills and farms outside of summer pastures. Generous rest stops with, Lancaster. Routes of 35/62/100 rolling to fruit, sandwiches. Proceeds support hilly miles, the longer routes are hilly. Marked maintenance of the trail. Early entry roads and maps, limited support. Online entry discounts. Friends of the Pumpkinvine Nature available. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Trail. Tim Drescher; PO Box 392; Goshen, IN Front St.; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442- 46527. ride.pumpkinvine.org 7901. outdoor-pursuits.org Saturday & Sunday, 6/20 & 6/21. BIKE MS: Sunday, 6/14. 44th SUNDAY IN JUNE. BIKE TO THE BAY. Perrysburg. On Father's Burton. Join more than 800 fellow cyclists for Day this year, cyclists pedal across Northwest a thrilling spin through the heart of Ohio riding 35/50/75/100 flat miles with one- Northeastern Ohio's Amish countryside; and two-day options. Entry fee and pledge- organized by cyclists, for cyclists! Choose raising minimum required. Overnighters stay from among routes of 25/40/65/100 rolling in Port Clinton with food trucks available and to hilly miles on the rural roads of scenic Jet Express journey to Put-In-Bay. Finish line Geauga County. Headquartered in historic festivities. National MS Society. Kelly Century Village. Cleveland Touring Club. Jim Schneider; 6155 Rockside Rd. Ste. 202; Pintchuk; 14653 E. Park St.; Burton, OH Independence, OH 44131. (216) 503-4182. 44021. (216) 952-3614. SundayInJune.com BikeMS.org

Friday, June 19. BIKE TO WORK DAY. Saturday – Saturday, 6/20 – 6/27. 32nd Cleveland.See full description: May 15. Bike GOBA: GREAT OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE. Cleveland. Jason Kuhn; 3000 Bridge Ave. Ste. Sidney. This year “Fly Wright, Leap Boldly” on a tour that celebrates western Ohioans who of 4-H. Curt Caplinger; 3485 Eaton- were first to fly and first to set foot on the Gettysburg Rd.; Eaton, OH 45320. (937) 533- Moon. Includes overnight tent camping in 7763. BuckeyeBridgeRide.org Sidney, Wapakoneta, Versailles, and Troy. Family-friendly, self-paced ride on flat to Saturday, 6/27. RED, WHITE, AND BIKE rolling routes. Visit air- and space-themed POKER RUN. Ansonia. Ride 8/16/31/64 flat to attractions, the Bicycle Museum of America, slightly rolling miles over the back country lively downtowns, and more. Ride all seven roads of Darke County. Draw cards at days or as few as four “mandatory” days. checkpoints to form poker hand. Cash prizes Trucks move gear between towns.Rider Limit: to top three hands from each route. Ansonia 1,500. Entry Deadline: May 20. Online Entry Parks Committee. Attn: Darrin Shook; PO Box Only. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. 711; Ansonia, OH 45303. (937) 889-9570. Front St.; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442- [email protected] 7901. goba.com Saturday, 6/27. TREE CITY ROLLING TOUR Saturday, 6/27. 8th EARN FOR THE BURN & CENTURY. Greensburg, Ind. Enjoy a ride for (BICYCLE POKER RUN). Rittman. Riders stop all ages covering 16/34/67/100 flat to hilly at five points to pick up a playing card for a miles with longer routes traveling through one poker hand; prizes to the top three hands at or two covered bridges. All but the 16-milers the finish. Flat to rolling routes of 14/25/50 travel around a lake. Sag support, miles with a challenging large hill option at the refreshments en route. Cookout at finish with end of the 50-miler. Sag support on longer adult beverages available for purchase via routes, refreshments at stops, lunch at finish. local pubs. Decatur County Family YMCA. Proceeds benefit Akron Children's Hospital' Attn: Deena Hamer; 1 YMCA Way; Greensburg, Paul and Carol David Foundation Burn IN 47240. (812) 663-9622. Institute. Rittman Firefighter's Association & TreeCityRollingTour.org Orrville Cycling Club. Marcia Dodrill; PO Box 414; Rittman, OH 44270. EarnForTheBurn.org Sunday, 6/28. 44th PORTAGE RIVER TOUR. Elmore. Follow the meanderings of the Saturday, 6/27. 17th BUCKEYE BRIDGE Portage River as it flows toward Lake Erie in RIDE. Eaton. Tour showcasing the county's Northwest Ohio. The 10-mile route is mostly original wooden covered bridges. Rides of on paved trail for family-friendliness. Routes 18/32/46 flat to hilly miles nearly all on of 31/62/100 flat miles venture further afield. township roads, mapped and marked. Fully Lunch included for all riders at the Portage sag supported and staffed by county 4-H River Festival. Online entry available. Maumee clubs who benefit from proceeds. Locker Valley Adventurers. PO Box 352736; Toledo, room services, air conditioned rest area, OH 43635-2736. (419) 243-7680. ample paved parking. Preble County Friends MVAdventurers.org event is a fundraiser supporting local bicycle paths. Bluffton Lions Club. Raymond Harmer; Bike Crazy; 127 N. Main St.; Bluffton, OH 45817. (419) 659-2916. RideToRemember.net

Saturday, 7/11. 9th LINDY FLYER AT SHELBY BICYCLE DAYS. Shelby. Named for one of the Shelby Cycle Company's most popular models, this free tour offers four loop rides through the historical community and surrounding farmlands. Routes of 12/18/27/28 flat to hilly miles are offered – ride any or all loops for your choice of terrain and mileage. Part of a three-day festival that includes fireworks the evening of the ride. A large collection of Shelby Cycles will be on display in downtown storefronts plus a walkable historical timeline of the cycle maker. Shelby Bicycle Days Festival. Kevin John; 21 Cold Draw Ct.; Shelby, OH 44875. (567) 303-9007. ShelbyBicycleDays.com

Saturday, 7/11. 13th Photo: Slow Roll Cleveland; BlackGirlsDoBike.com CYCLING CLUB OF DAYTON SIGNATURE RIDE. Dayton. Experience the flatlands and rolling hills of Montgomery County on routes July of 16/40/63 miles. New this year is a challenging, hilly century loop option through Saturday, 7/4. 25th VANDALIA FREEDOM German Township. For families, a 5- to 10-mile BIKE TOUR. Vandalia. Celebrate the event's bike path ride is offered. Expect well-stocked 25th anniversary and the USA's independence rest stops, sag support, and a post-ride lunch. on this Fourth of July! As in previous years, Free Friday and Sunday, pre- and post-event enjoy well-maintained, carefully marked rides will also take place. Signature Ride routes. Ride through picturesque areas of the proceeds benefit The Victory Project. Online Northern Miami Valley and beautiful country entry available. Major Taylor Cycling Club of road scenes. Observing the 25th anniversary, Dayton. PO Box 10731; Dayton, OH 45402- great surprises and fun items are promised to 7731. (937) 631-2223. MajorTaylorDayton.org all participants plus prizes, water bottles, lunch, and great people. Altogether a Saturday, 7/11. WYCOHIBITO. Upper priceless experience. Join the fun! Vandalia- Sandusky. Formerly the Upper Sandusky Butler Optimist Club. Steven Reed; 8600 N. Family Bicycle Tour, the Wyandot County Main St. Ste. A; Dayton, OH 45415. (937) 414- Historical Bicycle Tour (WyCoHiBiTo) 7602. VandaliaFreedomTour.com showcases significant local and state historical sites along beautiful, well-main- Saturday, 7/11. 10th DUNCAN'S RUN tained roads. Flat to rolling routes of 25 to BICYCLE PATCH RIDE. Harlem Twp., 65 miles are fully-supported. At ride's end, Delaware County. Pedal back in time along the stop by the Wyandot County Museum for an rural roads and rippling waterways in quiet ice cream social with the first 100 returning corners of Delaware, Licking, and Knox riders receiving a voucher for free ice cream. Counties. Choose from among routes of Entry Deadline: June 27. Wyandot County 15/30/60/75 flat to hilly miles with a few Historical Society. PO Box 372; Upper steep climbs on the longest route. A full- Sandusky, OH 43351. (419) 294-3857. service tour with frequent rest stops, a hearty WyandotHistory.org lunch with music, and a unique souvenir patch. Online entry available. Harlem Saturday, 7/11. BIKE MS: CENTRAL OHIO Township Heritage. Dave Snyder; 3883 S. CHALLENGE. Dublin. A one-day event with State Route 605; Galena, OH 43021-9650. 35/55/100 miles flat to hilly riding traveling HarlemTwpHeritage.org along sections of the scenic Big Darby Plains Ohio Byway. Century riders travel through Saturday, 7/11. NIGHT RIDES ON THE Bellefontaine – the highest point in Ohio. All CANAL TOWPATH. Massillon. See April 24. riders treated to live music and lunch at ride's Special fireworks ride in conjunction with end. Entry fee and fundraising minimum Canal Fulton's Canal Days Festival. Ernie's required. National MS Society. Rachel Pirman; Bicycle Shop. (800) 291-0099. 651 G Lakeview Plaza Blvd.; Columbus, OH ErniesBikeShop.com 43085. (614) 515-4685. BikeMS.org

Saturday, 7/11. 6th BLUFFTON RIDE TO Saturday, 7/11. 14th DOG DAYS WINE TOUR. REMEMBER. Bluffton. Travel routes of Oberlin. rest stops are located at wineries so 10/23/37/46/63/100/124 flat miles! Take the longer longer the ride the more wineries kids on the 10-mile family fun route or visited! The choices: 28/50/62/81/101 flat to challenge yourself with the new Double rolling miles. All stops are fully stocked to Metric Century. Enjoy well-paved, quiet roads keep riders hydrated and well-fueled. Riders with clear markings and ample snack stops as are welcome to purchase samples of wine and you pass through up to seven villages. Post- hard cider; buy a bottle or two to take home ride recovery aided by showers, coupon for hosts will transport it back and have it waiting local restaurants, and free . This for pickup at the finish. Online entry available. Silver Wheels Cycling Club. PO Box 867; 15.5/31/62 miles. Between lakes, riders enjoy Elyria, OH 44035. https://bit.ly/2upWM1U travels through the countryside and visits to small towns. Sag stops with healthy snacks Sunday, 7/12. 45th ABC: ABSOLUTELY and drinks. Online entry available. Syracuse BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. Copley. A collection Wawasee Trails. 801 N. Huntington St. Ste. 4; of one-day tours for cyclists of all abilities, Syracuse, IN 46567. TourDesLakes.com enjoy routes of 25/50/62/100 flat to hilly miles. Well-marked, lightly-traveled roads, rest stops, and sag support are promised. Lunch at the finish for all participants. Early entry discount. Akron Bicycle Club. Walter Kudlaty; 975 Canyon View Rd. #105; Sagamore Hills, OH 44067. (330) 806-9106. AkronBike.org

Friday, 7/17. BIKE TO WORK DAY. Cleveland. See full description: May 15. Bike Cleveland. Jason Kuhn; 3000 Bridge Ave. Ste. 1; Saturday, 7/18. PEDAL 4 PAWS. New Cleveland, OH 44113. (216) 298-1938. Philadelphia. A relaxed bike ride of 10/20/50 BikeCleveland.org/events flat to hilly miles to benefit the Tuscarawas County Humane Society. Also offering a two- st mile family ride. Early-entry incentives offered. Saturday, 7/18. 31 METROPARKS BICYCLE Angela Black: (330) 260-7990. https://bit.ly/ TOUR. Whitehouse. Visit up to four scenic, 2SjcDaG wooded Toledo Area Metroparks connected via back roads and paved bike trails in Northwestern Ohio. Ride 15/31/62/100 flat Saturday & Sunday, 7/18 & 7/19. YOUNG'S miles and enjoy views of the broad and ICE CREAM CHARITY BIKE TOUR. Yellow beautiful Maumee River, historic Fallen Springs. A charity ride supporting four local Timbers Monument, and rural landscapes. organizations: Alzheimer's Association, Longer routes venture into Fulton County. Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Rest stops and sag service included. Online United Rehabilitation Services, and South entry available Maumee Valley Adventurers. Community, Inc. Flat to very hilly routes of PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. 28/48/60/83/100 miles are offered; one- and (419) 482-8225. MVAdventurers.org two-day options. Entry Fee + Required Pledges.Entry Deadline: July 17. Young's

th Jersey Dairy. Angela Rayner; 6880 Saturday, 7/18. 10 TOUR DES LAKES. Springfield Xenia Rd.; Yellow Springs, OH Syracuse, Ind. A leisurely ride through gently 45387. (937) 325-0629. rolling hills and scenery around eight beautiful YoungsBikeTour.com lakes in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Covers Thursday – Sunday, 7/23 – 7/26. 14th PAN Saturday – Sunday, 7/25 – 7/26. 46th OHIO HOPE RIDE. Cleveland. An incredible AMISHLAND AND LAKES. LaGrange, Ind. journey from Cleveland to to make Visit a world where lifestyles have remained a tremendous difference. Fully-supported almost unchanged for over a century. Enjoy pledge ride fundraiser benefitting cancer seeing and meeting families, women's groups, research, programs, and services. Covers regional cycling clubs, and tandem pairs. Open 328 flat to hills miles over four days over spaces, clean country air, friendly people, and paved trails and scenic country roads. One- plenty of good food enhance the experience and two-day options available.Rider Limit: including a food truck at Saturday's post-ride. 400. American Cancer Society. 10501 Euclid Visit Amish bakeries along the way, with Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44106. (888) 227-6446. plenty more to explore and enjoy whilst riding www.pohr.org the flat to rolling terrain.Rider Limit: 1,500. Michiana Bicycle Association. Amishland and Saturday, 7/25. 12th RIVER RIDE. Lima. Lakes; PO Box 182; Granger, IN 46530. Loaded with features, this is a full-service tour [email protected] with sag service, swept paths, rest stops, fresh lunch, live music, recovery massage. Saturday – Saturday, 7/25 – 8/1. XOBA: Routes follow the Ottawa River bike path for 'CROSS OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE. 10/20 miles, and along scenic country roads Andover. Ride from southern Michigan to the for 50/62 flat miles. Proceeds benefit City Pennsylvania border viewing a full range of Life ministry of Youth for Christ. City Life; scenery found in different parts of Ohio. 1698 N. Main St.; Lima, OH 45801. (419) 229- Covers 60 to 65 miles per day, 420 miles 4444. yfcnwoh.org/events total, over flat to hilly terrain and lightly- traveled roads. Group dinners provided twice Saturday, 7/25. 15th PRAIRIE during the week. Bus transport from parking APPRECIATION RIDE. London. A flat, 13-mile to the start of the tour is included.Rider stop-and-go educational ride. Friends of Limit: 250. Entry Deadline: July 18. Online Madison County Parks and Trails. PO Box entry available. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 308; London, OH 43140. (614) 205-6754. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) www.fmcpt.com 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org

Saturday, 7/25. 18th COMMUNITY TIES TOUR. Westerville. Ride 31/62/100 flat to rolling miles through scenic areas, rare bird August habitat, and sections of the Ohio to Erie Trail. Full-service tour with locally-sourced Saturday, 8/1. 19th PEDAL-WITH-PETE – homemade lunch after the ride. An 8-mile COLUMBUS.Hilliard. A family cycling event family trail ride option is also offered. Benefits for all ages and abilities, raising funds to Ohio to Erie Trail build-out in Delaware support Cerebral Palsy Research. Rolling County. Delaware County Friends of the Trail. routes of 10/18/31/50/66/83/102 miles are Attn: Barry Schumann; PO Box 2302; offered. Additionally, a event, Kids Westerville, OH 43086-2302. (614) 256- Fest with costumed characters, games, and 7815. dcft.org bicycle parade will take place. Post-event cookout with burgers, brats, and all the fixin's Saturday, 7/25. RIDE THE RIVALRY. for riders. Pedal with Pete Foundation. Roger Columbus & Athens. Charity event: 28 to 80 Schenck; 8223 Davington Dr.; Dublin, OH miles. Ride The Rivalry. 7155 Corazon Dr.; 43017. (614) 404-6680. PedalWithPete.org Columbus, OH 43016. RideTheRivalry.com Saturday & Sunday, 8/1 & 8/2. BIKE MS: BUCKEYE BREAKAWAY. Brunswick. Offering scenic country views and rolling hills are one- and two-day routes of 35/62/75/100 rolling to hilly miles. Entry fee and fundraising minimum required. Supported routes and rest stops, festive Team Village at Ashland University overnight, with dinner and facilities including live music, swimming pool, hot tub, even a rock climbing wall. National MS Society. Kelly Schneider; 6155 Rockside Rd. Ste. 202; Independence, OH 44131. (216) 503-4182. BikeMS.org

Saturday & Sunday, 8/1 & 8/2. BIKE MS: OXFORD. Oxford. A two-day fundraising event taking ricers through scenic Ohio Valley with rolling hills, open farms and fields, covered bridges, valley descents and climbs. Covers 25/50/75/100 flat to hilly miles. Entry fee and fundraising minimum required. National MS Society. Rachel Pirman; 651 G Lakeview Plaza Blvd.; Columbus, OH 43085. (614) 515-4685. BikeMS.org

Sunday, 8/2. 28th ROAST YOUR BUNS. Oberlin. A free, high summer tour in scenic

Lorain County. Covers 28/52/70 flat to rolling Photo: Tour de Buckeye Lake, courtesy Bike Buckeye Lake miles. Come and roast your buns daring the heat of summer! Lorain Wheelmen now: Lorain County Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. (440) 774-8617. LorainWheelmen.org

Thursday – Sunday, 8/6 – 8/9. 10th RTA FEST. Marietta. Rivers, Trails, and Ales Festival. Marietta Main Street & RTA Advisory Group. www.rtafest.com/

Saturday, 8/8. MARR: MAUMEE AREA RIVER RIDE. Whitehouse. New routes carry riders over excellent road surfaces along the scenic Maumee River as well as inland for expansive country views. Pedal through quaint small towns and beautiful parkland. Rides cover 32/65/102 flat miles. Included are sag support, and rest stops offering snacks. Multi- surface riders will ride the towpath following the remains of the Miami & Erie Canal, and the . Post ride lunch and cold beer. Benefits the Northwestern Ohio Rails-to-Trails Association. Toledo Area Bicyclists. Mark or Nancy Beeman: (419) 481- 2000. ToledoAreaBicyclists.org

Saturday, 8/8. CONGRESSMAN RALPH REGULA MEMORIAL RIDE. Canal Fulton. A Orangeville, OH 44453. (330) 240-8088. family-friendly ride of 8/16/32 flat miles [email protected] through Stark and Summit Counties via the Towpath Trail. Lunch, music, raffle prizes Saturday, 8/15. 32nd RIDE THE DARBY. follow the ride. Those who join the Grove City. Nearly flat rides of 30/62/103 organization receive discounted entry. Ohio & miles along the watershed of the Little Darby Erie Canalway Coalition. Shannon Keeling; 47 in Pickaway and Union Counties. Marked W. Exchange St.; Akron, OH 44308. (330) routes and maps, limited support. Online entry 374-5657. OhioErieCanal.org available. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442- Saturday, 8/8. 8th BRIDGES & VINES 7901. outdoor-pursuits.org BICYCLE TOUR.Geneva. Rides of 13/25/65/103 flat to rolling miles pass Friday, 8/21. BIKE TO WORK DAY. Cleveland. picturesque vineyards and through authentic See full description: May 15. Bike Cleveland. covered bridges in Grand River Valley wine Jason Kuhn; 3000 Bridge Ave. Ste. 1; country. Little traffic is encountered on the Cleveland, OH 44113. (216) 298-1938. country roads and all but the 13-miler spend BikeCleveland.org/events time on the paved Western Reserve Greenway Trail. Centurians reach the shores of Lake Erie. Post-ride lunch at an area winery included on this full-service tour. United Way of Ashtabula County. Attn: Patti Andersen; 2801 C Court; Ashtabula, OH 44004. (440) 998-4141. UnitedWayAshtabula.org

Saturday, 8/15. BEST WURST RIDE. Bucyrus. Morning to half-day rides through beautiful Crawford County, Ohio, on flat to rolling routes of 12/32/65 miles. Ride includes water and food at start/finish and at stops along the way. Added security and assistance includes a sag wagon and ham radio operators on the route. Bucyrus Tourism & Visitors Bureau. Virginia Hammontree; 117 E. Mansfield St.; Bucyrus, OH 44820. (419) 562-0720. VisitBucyrus.com

Saturday, 8/15. HERITAGE RIDE. Orangeville. A scenic ride through portions of northern Trumbull and western Mercer Counties along the Ohio/Pennsylvania line. Loop routes of 3/6/25/50/75/100 miles; plenty of climbing for many but two three-mile routes are mostly flat. Hot lunch, sag support, bicycle mechanic available, Proceeds benefit local food banks, college scholarships, and other needs. Heritage Committee of The Orangeville United Methodist Church. Bill Fox; PO Box 67; Friday, 8/21. NIGHT RIDES ON THE CANAL Saturday, 8/29. TOUR DE CURE: TOWPATH. Massillon.See April 24. Ernie's NORTHEAST OHIO. Cleveland. “Ride. Run. Bicycle Shop. (800) 291-0099. Walk. For Life.” This pledge tour covers ErniesBikeShop.com 12/30/63 flat miles of streets in Cleveland and along the shores of Lake Erie, Frequent Saturday, 8/22. 11th STEVE BARBOUR rest stops and a finish line meal are provided MEMORIAL TOUR.Dublin. Celebrate the life as well as kids zone, “Living Red and of Steve Barbour and other cyclists tragically Champions Tent,” wellness village, and taken too soon while cycling. A relatively flat entertainment. Entry fee plus fundraising ride of 32/65 flat to rolling miles to the minimum. American Diabetes Association. northwest of Columbus. Marked routes and Michelle W. Bailin; 2 Chatham Center Ste. maps, limited support. Online entry available. 1520; Pittsburgh, PA 15219-3440. (216) 328- Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; 9989 Ext. 6741. diabetes.org/northeastohio Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org Sunday, 8/30. RIDE FOR RECOVERY. Chagrin Falls. Covering 16/32/62 miles the Saturday, 8/22. TOUR DE BUCKEYE LAKE. routes offered traverse beautiful rolling hills Thornville. Choose from among routes of of Geauga County, visit covered bridges, 8/26/45/62 flat to hilly miles circling beautiful verdant pastures, and bubbling creeks; all Buckeye Lake with the start/finish at a winery. routes offer tranquil countryside vistas. Funds All routes include four miles lakeside on the raised support programs and services Buckeye Lake Dam; longer routes run through designed to assist people on their path to picturesque Dawes Arboretum. Unique free recovery from substance abuse disorders. pontoon water taxi service for riders! Post- Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers. John P. Keller, ride party with live music. Proceeds benefit Chief Development Officer; 9083 Mentor multi-use trail development. Bike Buckeye Ave.; Mentor, OH 44060. (440) 255-0678. Lake. Attn: Chad Schrock; PO Box 523; www.LGRC.us Buckeye Lake, OH 43008. BikeBuckeyeLake.org Sunday, 8/30. BIKE CLEVELAND FUNDO. Cleveland. Come tour Cleveland on fully- Sunday, 8/23. 49th WRIGHT WRIDE. supported bicycle routes originating at Dayton. Nearly a half-century of Wriding in beautiful Edgewater Park on the shores of the beautiful flat to rolling countryside of Lake Erie. The Fundo is a ride for all ages and Southwestern Ohio! Choose from among abilities through the best of Cleveland's routes of 25/50/64/100 flat to rolling miles. expanding bicycle network. Signed and Sag support and a bountiful supply of snacks supported courses of 10/30/60 miles provide await. Riders on the 50-mile and longer something for every cyclist as riders discover routes enjoy lunch featuring Wright Wride the city and beyond. Bike Cleveland. Jason Salad, local foods, and more. After the ride, Kuhn; 3000 Bridge Ave. Ste. 1; Cleveland, OH relax with friends and refuel on refreshing 44113. (216) 298-1938. CleFundo.org snacks.Rider Limit: 500. Entry Deadline: Aug. 19. Full details: DaytonCyclingClub.org/ wrightwride September Saturday, 8/29. 14th TOUR DE DONUT. Troy. An event like no other. Join more than 3,000 Saturday, 9/5. 6th UCF COVERED BRIDGES fellow fun seekers as they consume more than CYCLING TOUR. Marysville A scenic tour of 16,000 donuts and cover 10/20/40/62 flat 19/30/63 flat to hilly miles; terrain depends miles on new routes! A timed event with rider upon length of ride. An extra “hilly” loop awards given for “donut adjusted times” – a option is available for climbers. Up to four five-minute deduction is given for each tasty covered bridges may be visited in the Union treat eaten. Custom event shirt, timing, live County area. A full-service tour with rest participant tracking, free photo package, stops on each route. Union County professional sag support, all the donuts you Foundation. PO Box 608; Marysville, OH can eat, rest stops, marked routes, lots of 43040. (937) 642-9618. closed road, and much more; it's a day full of UnionCountyFoundation.org fun for everyone!Rider Limit: 3,300. Entry Deadline: August 15. (We have to make a lot Saturday, 9/5. 13th BIKE THE C-BUS. of donuts!) Rocketship Sports. The Head Columbus. Since 2008, the original city-wide Donut; PO Box 309; Greenville, OH 45331. ride. Intended for riders of all ages and (937) 417) 5772. TheTourDeDonut.com abilities, the event highlights the unique and evolving neighborhoods of “Cbus” via three Saturday, 8/29. 10th BREAK THE CYCLE. flat routes: a 62-mile metric century, a 30-mile Wooster. A fee-based fundraiser with flat to city-centered tour, and a 10-mile all-trail family- very hilly routes of 24/50/70 miles. There is friendly route. Lunch and tee shirt are also an associated 5K walking event. Enter as included if entered by July 31. A Friday night individual or team with proceeds to benefit vendor expo and packet pickup add to the fun. services for those suffering domestic Yay Bikes! 82 E. 16th Ave.; Columbus, OH violence, sexual abuse, substance abuse, 43201. (614) 470-4220. YayBikes.com/bike- addiction, mental health challenges, or with the-cbus housing. The RISERS & OneEighty. Christy VanSickle, Marketing Mgr.; 104 Spink St.; Wooster, OH 44691. (330) 804-4402.

www.one-eighty.org Photo: Bridges and Vines, by Kevin Nietert Saturday, 9/5. 7th BIKE THE BORO. Springboro. Three free rides on Springboro streets are offered – 3/10/16 rolling miles – followed by a bicycle -focused festival. The event features food for purchase, music, free ice cream, free helmet fittings, bike giveaways, demonstrations, local bicycle shops, and advocacy organizations. Free tee shirts to attendees while supplies lastEntry Deadline: August 28. City of Springboro. Dan Boron; 320 W. Central Ave.; Springboro, OH 45066. (937) 748-6183. BikingInTheBoro.com

Saturday, 9/5. NIGHT RIDES ON THE CANAL TOWPATH. Massillon. See April 24. Ernie's Bicycle Shop. (800) 291-0099. ErniesBikeShop.com

SUNDAY, 9/6. TOUR DE GEM CYCLING CLASSIC. Dayton. First and foremost a fundraiser, proceeds benefit riders' designated nonprofits. Routes of 1 to 100 flat to very hilly miles take riders through many local communities spotlighting a wide variety of local area “gems.” Downtown Dayton start/finish. Early entry discount. Kettering Health Network. Charlie Chadwick; 1129 Miamisburg Centerville Rd. Ste. 200; Dayton, OH 45449. (937) 853-8220. TourDeGem.org

Monday, 9/7. 29th OX ROAST BICYCLE TOUR. West Jefferson. Winding, mostly flat to rolling routes of 33/66/100 miles hit some hills in rural Madison and Franklin Counties. A “go at your own pace” tour with refreshment stops, road markings, and maps including a digital option. Bike corral is provided at the finish allowing riders to attend the town's popular Ox Roast festival. Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails. PO Box 308; London, OH 43140. (614) 205-6754. www.fmcpt.com

Sunday, 9/8. 39th DRY RUN TOUR. Westerville. Ride beautiful roads on routes of 35/55/75/100 miles with landscape varying from flat to very hilly; the greater the distance, the higher the hills. Pick your perfect challenge. A full-service tour featuring sag support and signature pancakes at a pre-ride breakfast. Along the way, enjoy food stops with veggies, fruits, cookies, and sandwiches. Westerville Bicycle Club. Jon Hayes; PO Box 356; Westerville, OH 43086-0356. (614) 260-2942. WestervilleBicycleClub.org

Saturday, 9/12. BUCYRUS ROTARY CLUB – MESA RIDE. Bucyrus. A fundraiser for MESA: Medical Equipment and Supplies Abroad, shipping used medical equipment to establish and enhance services where they are not available. Routes of 12/35/65 flat to rolling miles are available. Rotary Club of Bucyrus & Rotary District 6600 MESA. Virginia Hammontree; 3130 Oak Dr.; Bucyrus, OH 44820. (419) 989-9555. gin- [email protected]

Saturday, 9/12. 12th LIMESTONE CYCLING TOUR. Maysville, Ky. Just across the Ohio River from Ohio, cyclists will enjoy the beautiful rolling hills surrounding Maysville and Mason County, Kentucky. Rolling to hilly route options of 25/40/62/100 miles are offered. Roads marked and routes fully-supported with fun rest stops. A fee-based charity fundraiser. Online entry available. Limestone Cycling Tour, Inc. PO Box 2; Maysville, KY 41056. (606) 584-3290. LimestoneCyclingTour.com

Saturday, 9/12. 5th LEGACY BIKE RIDE. McCutchenville. Ride 28/45 mostly flat miles over beautiful country roads with stops for refreshments along the way. Lunch and prize drawings at the finish. Entry fee benefits F.A.C.T. And the American Cancer Society.Helmet Required. Early entry earns a free tee shirt. Lou Ann Kuhn; 538 E. Township Rd. 58; Tiffin, OH 44883. (419) 618-0669. [email protected]

Saturday, 9/12. 35th COVERED BRIDGE TOUR. Canal Winchester. Visit several of Fairfield County's historic covered bridges. Routes of 45/74/102 rolling to very hilly miles – be sure to bring your climbing legs for those hilly longer routes! Marked routes and maps provided, limited support. Online entry available. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org

Saturday, 9/12. CHOCOLATE TRAIL BIKE RIDE. Xenia. An all-ages, family-friendly ride of 6.5/14/28 flat miles with an emphasis on chocolate! Beginning in downtown Xenia, every scenic bike path route has chocolate stops. Everyone is welcome to linger at the finish for a final, delicious chocolate stop. A portion of proceeds aids revitalization efforts of the downtown area. City of Xenia. Nicole Loy: (937) 238- 0007. https://bit.ly/39ga5kv Sunday, 9/13. 50th HANCOCK HORIZONTAL miles, mostly on flat shared-use trails with Saturday, 9/26. BIKES N' BREW. Cleveland. HUNDRED. Findlay. Great Northwest Ohio optional road riding to Chippewa Lake; or Featuring three routes, the ride returns and community and country tour and one of the choose one of two longer road rides covering guides riders as they explore the latest flattest rides in Ohio; an excellent choice for a 35/50 rolling miles. A full-service tour Cleveland breweries and visit old favorites. rider's first century attempt. Ride a classic including sag support, food stops, and lunch at The ride is an unsupported fundraiser for Bike full-service tour run by a great bicycle club. finish. Proceeds benefit local cycling safety, Cleveland and covers 20/40/60 miles through Includes sag support, rest stops, lunch, awareness, and shared-use trail improvement. the city and surrounding neighborhoods. marked roads with swept corners. Family- Bike Medina County. Attn: Lynne Nawalaniec; Rider Limit: 200. Age Limit: 21+. Bike friendly short ride plus routes of 33/50/ PO Box 1475; Medina, OH 44258. (330) 722- Cleveland. Jason Kuhn; 3000 Bridge Ave. Ste. 64/100 miles. Special activities listed on 7119. BikeMedinaCounty.weebly.com 1; Cleveland, OH 44113. (216) 298-1938. website. Online entry available. Early entry BikeCleveland.org/events discount deadline: July 25. Hancock Sunday, 9/20. 20th CLEVELAND CLINIC Handlebars Bicycle Club. Attn: Paul Craun; PO AKRON GENERAL TOWPATH 50. Akron. A Saturday, 9/26. 30th KNOX COUNTY Box 232; Findlay, OH 45839. (419) 424- pledge tour benefitting continued BICYCLE CHALLENGE. Gambier. Ride the 8782. HancockHorizontalHundred.com development, maintenance, and activation of beautiful hills of Knox County on routes of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage 30/60/75/100 rolling to very hilly miles. Sunday, 9/13. 48th IRISH HILLS TOUR. Area, Towpath Trail, and connectors. Rewards Longer loops are hilly and challenging. The Sylvania. Longer routes carry riders into the for cyclists raising more than minimum shorter route has fewer hills and uses the beautiful, rolling hills of Michigan's Irish Hills pledges. Event is 50 flat miles with sag on return to start. A full- area with its green farms and lake-filled support, water stops, and an after-party service tour. Online entry available. Columbus lowlands. Travel roads and paved trails on featuring food, drinks, live entertainment. Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, routes of 10/31/65/100 flat to rolling miles Rider Limit: 250. Ohio & Erie Canalway OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor- (shorter routes are flatter). A full-service tour Coalition. Patti Policicchio; 47 W. Exchange pursuits.org with rest stops for all, lunch provided on St.; Akron, OH 44308. (330) 374-5657. longer routes. Ice cream voucher awarded at Towpath50.com Saturday, 9/26. 7th TWISTED PRETZEL finish. Maumee Valley Adventurers. PO Box TOUR. Germantown. In conjunction with the 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 482- Sunday, 9/20. MORON: MIFFLIN OHIO RIDE city's Pretzel Festival, a family-friendly ride and 8225. MVAdventurers.org OUTTA NOWHERE. Northcentral Ohio. A free pretzel party twisted into one beautiful ride ride of 40 to 50 very hilly miles in Ashland through Southwestern Ohio countryside. Flat, Sunday, 9/13. 21st SIMON KENTON and Richland Counties. Map provided but no pretzel-themed routes of 8/21/39/50 miles. PATHFINDERS MEMORIAL TOUR. Urbana. other services. Route is hilly with some Longer routes travel over Germantown Dam, Country routes of 15/31/62 flat to hilly miles difficult climbs and fast descents; riders must all visit covered bridge.. Two breaks feature include a family-safe route on trail. Funds be prepared to handle hills! A self-pay lunch, fresh, warm pretzels, homemade dips, and raised are used for maintenance and future and snack stop are planned. No one will be apple cider slushies! Raises money for food pavement of the trail.Entry Deadline: Sept. 1. left behind. Donation of $1 per rider is pantries and civic organizations. Germantown Online entry available. Simon Kenton collected to support theOhio Bicycle Events Lions. TwistedPretzelTour.com Pathfinders. PO Box 91; Urbana, OH 43078. Calendar. Richland Moves. Nelson Shogren; (937) 605-2434. 3490 Perch Dr.; Mansfield, OH 44903-9142. SimonKentonPathfinders.org (419) 612-6232. www.facebook.com/ MORONride/ Friday, 9/18. BIKE TO WORK DAY. Cleveland. October th Final event of this year's series.See full Sunday, 9/20. 47 NEOC: NORTH-EAST Friday, 10/2. NIGHT RIDES ON THE CANAL description: May 15. Bike Cleveland. Jason OHIO CENTURY. Cortland. Choose from TOWPATH. Massillon.See April 24. Ernie's Kuhn; 3000 Bridge Ave. Ste. 1; Cleveland, OH among various loop routes for rides of Bicycle Shop. (800) 291-0099. 44113. (216) 298-1938. BikeCleveland.org/ 25/50/62/75/100 flat miles on this classic ErniesBikeShop.com events day tour. Enjoy a hot lunch and homemade cookies. Ride the beautiful countryside of Saturday, 10/3. 17th GARRETT WONDERS Saturday – Sunday, 9/19 – 9/20. 46th Trumbull County. Post-ride showers available! Online entry available. Outspokin' Wheelmen. BIRTHDAY BIKE RIDE. Warren. Ride the ROSCOE RAMBLE. Canal Fulton or Kidron. Garrett Wonders Bike Trail, the Western This classic overnight tour begins in Canal PO Box 838; Youngstown, OH 44501-0838. (330) 360-0830. OutSpokinWheelmen.com Reserve Greenway and surrounding roads, Fulton for the 75-mile route, and in Kidron for and see Trumbull County in all its fall the 55-miler, winding through Amish splendor! Fully-supported with sag service, communities and the beautiful flat to rolling Sunday, 9/20. BIKE FOR SIGHT. Wooster. A cookie stops, sandwiches and pizza at ride's countryside of Stark, Wayne, Holmes, and ride traveling 25/62/80 rolling miles through end. Tee shirt goodie bag, door prizes, and Coshocton Counties.Meals, baggage beautiful North-Central Ohio terrain, plus a bike raffle, fun for all! Money raised benefits transport, hotel accommodations, camping are late-starting Family-Fun Ride. A fundraiser the Garrett Wonders Memorial Fund for offered.Helmet Required. Entry Deadline: with proceeds benefitting sight-related scholarships and . LTJG August 25. Akron Bicycle Club. Walter activities. Online entry available. Wooster Garrett Wonders was killed by a careless Kudlaty; 975 Canyonview Rd. #105; Sagamore Noon Lions Club. Kevin McAllister; 3562 driver when on a solo training ride for the Hills, OH 44067. (330) 806-9106. Commerce Pkwy.; Wooster, OH (330) 466- 2004 Olympic Trials. The Garrett Wonders AkronBike.org 4713. BikeForSight.com Memorial Fund. Jay Wonders; 1349

Saturday, 9/19. 34th FALL HOOT. Carroll. Saturday, 9/26. 16th FREDERICKSBURG Enjoy 34/65/102 rolling to very hilly miles LIBRARY ROLL. Fredericksburg. Support the riding the final COP budget tour of the all-volunteer community library and enjoy a season. Hills get more challenging as the great day of riding. Cycling for all ages on the mileage increases. Marked routes, map beautiful Holmes County Rail-Trail for provided, limited support, be ready to climb! 18/24/32 miles, or head for the hills and Online entry available. Columbus Outdoor valleys of Holmes and Wayne Counties for a Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, OH challenging, breathtaking ride of 62 miles with 43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org shortcut available. All participants receive commemorative long-sleeved tee and chance Saturday, 9/19. 5th LAKE-TO-LAKE HARVEST to win cash prize. One refreshment stop along BIKE TOUR. Medina. Tour scenic Medina the way, fry pies at the finish. John Abt; 4287 County on rides featuring various lakes and E. Moreland Rd.; Fredericksburg, OH 44627. parks. Take a family-friendly ride of up to 15 (330) 689-1477. [email protected] Beechcrest St. NW; Warren, OH 44485. a successful future. Pledges are optional. (330) 398-2818. [email protected] Rides are from flat to hilly with on-road rides of 20/40 miles, or on-trail rides from 3 to 30 Saturday, 10/3. TOUR DE CURE. Cincinnati. miles. Asia's Hope. GoEduGo.org/ The premier fundraising event for the roadtosuccessride American Diabetes Association features an 8- mile family ride and fully-supported rides Saturday, 10/17. TOMBSTONE TOUR. covering 25/62 flat to hilly miles. Entry fee Swanton. Celebrate the Halloween season by and pledge minimum required. American riding 16/28/44 miles, passing or visiting Diabetes Association. Attn: Kevin Hackman; numerous cemeteries along back-country 10200 Alliance Rd.; Cincinnati, OH 45242. roads. The Family Haunted Route is an (513) 759-9330 Ext. 6661. diabetes.org/ “enhanced” 5-mile ride on the Oak Openings cincinnatitour Bicycle Trail for children 12 and under or new and first-time cyclists. Indoor lunch provided Saturday & Sunday, 10/3 & 10/4. WAGNER for all routes. Prizes for best bike-safe SUBARU OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE. Dayton. costumes. Complimentary photos, giveaways. The Midwest's premier outdoor adventure Helmet Required for All Ages. Online entry festival takes place at Eastwood MetroPark available Maumee Valley Adventurers. PO Box where you can DO, WATCH, and TRY. A “Bike 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 243- Village” with Try Cycling, Try , 7680. MVAdventurers.org Pro BMX and Trials shows, Tot Track, bicycle exhibitors, secure bike parking so you can ride to the event. Live music, food, competitions, and pro shows add to the festivities. Five Rivers MetroParks. (937) 275- November 7275. outdoorx.metroparks.org Sunday, 11/1. 46th RED FLANNEL METRIC CENTURY. Oberlin. An autumn classic that, Saturday & Sunday, 10/10 & 10/11. CYCLE- for many, marks the end of the year's cycling CON WEEKEND. Dayton. Includes Adaptive season. Features a rolling 64-mile route that Cycling Expo, Electric Cycle-Con, Bicycle Tour visits historic Milan, birthplace of famed & Travel Expo, and Recumbent Cycle-Con. inventor Thomas A. Edison. The rolling, scenic Manufacturers from around the world will 32-miler visits the quaint town of Birmingham. exhibit new and exciting bikes, trikes, A fully-supported event with all the homemade tandems, and have representatives on hand to cookies, soups, hot oatmeal breakfast bar you answer questions. More than 100 demo bikes can eat. Dedicated to the memory of Bob and trikes available to try in outdoor demo Williams, founder of the ride and its hosting arena. Seminars and demonstrations round club. Lorain Wheelmen now: Lorain County out the offerings. Early entry discount. RTR Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH Magazine. Attn: Charles Coyne; PO Box 337; 44001-0102. (440) 774-8617. San Dimas, CA 91773. (800) 351-2738. LorainWheelmen.org [email protected] Saturday, 11/7. NIGHT RIDES ON THE Saturday, 10/10. GREAT AMERICAN BIKE CANAL TOWPATH. Massillon.See April 24. RALLY. Fairfield. An event for folks of all ages. Final ride for the year. Ernie's Bicycle Shop. Riders may choose easy routes of (800) 291-0099. ErniesBikeShop.com 1/6/10/15/20 miles on the Great Miami River Trail; or take off for a 50-mile spin along the southern (planned) Great Miami Riverway encountering rolling terrain on quiet country roads. Physically-challenged route is also available. Sag and safety monitors, snacks, drinks provided. Food truck on site.Helmet New Year's Day Required. Proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton, and Joe Nuxhall Miracle Fields. Hamilton Community Foundation. Dean 2021 Bruewer; 5221 Muskopf Rd.; Fairfield, OH 45014. (513) 484-1258. Friday, 1/1/2021. 45th ABCDEFGHIJ. Medina. GreatAmericanBikeRally.com A Bi-Cycling Dandy Excuse For Getting Hibernated In January is a free, self- Sunday, 10/11. 42nd FALL N LEAF. Mansfield. supported ride of 4/12/24 flat to rolling miles Enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery on this in southern Medina County. A map is provided ride of 33/50/67/83 miles through areas of but no other services or support. Prepare for Richland and Morrow Counties. The 33- and the weather and expect it to get worse. Noon 50-mile routes cover rolling terrain, the 67- start to accommodate late-risers. Start the and 83-mile rides have the hills this ride is New Year off right amongst cycling friends on known for. A full-service tour including hot the road! Richard DeLombard; PO Box 230; lunch and after-ride refreshments. Mid-Ohio Huron, OH 44839-0230. OhioWheelmen.org/ Bikers. PO Box 844. Mansfield, OH 44901- bikerides/abc/id9.html 0844. (419) 512-4011. MidOhioBikers.org Friday, 1/1/2021. 45th BEAN RIDE. Monclova Saturday, 10/17. 6th EDUGO ROAD TO Twp. Celebrating the arrival of the new year SUCCESS RIDE. Groveport. Bringing with rides of 14/24.5 flat miles and a hot bowl together riders of all ages, showing their love of bean soup for good luck! Toledo Area of orphaned children. Bicycles funded through Bicyclists/Cyclewerks. this event allow orphaned kids in Southeast ToledoAreaBicyclists.com Asia to get the education they need to achieve Saturday, 5/30. MOHICAN MOUNTAIN BIKE 100-MILE/100K. Loudonville. OMBC XXC Race ya! Ultra Mountain Bike Race. OMBC.net Races are competitive events of various sorts. Multi-sport June and BMX events are not listed in this Calendar. Sanctioned Friday, 6/5. MASS START SERIES. races are governed by the rules of a sanctioning body such Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. 5033 as USA Cycling, American Bicycle Racing (ABR), or the Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. (216) National Off-Road Bicycling Association (NORBA). Those who 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org wish to compete in sanctioned races must have racing Saturday, 6/6. OBF DAY AT CLEVELAND VELODROME. Cleveland. OBF members licenses issued by the appropriate governing body; race-day receive free track cycling training from 10 AM licensing may be available. Citizen races are usually open to to Noon; bring helmet, shoes, pedals. Lunch and OBF Business Meeting follow. all comers (within age restrictions) and are a good way to www.ohiobike.org give racing a try. See online references to types of races such as criteriums, road races, and . Sunday, 6/7. TT OMNIUM SERIES. Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. 5033 Broadway Ave.; Here are a few opportunities.... Cleveland, OH 44127. (216) 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org

event at website at least 10 days before event. Tuesday, 6/9. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH SERIES.Wright-Patterson AFB, Fairborn.For 45377. (937) 369-3423. speedy-feet.com/ details, see April 14. speedy-feet.com/ March races.php races.php Saturday, 3/7. 6th ROAD APPLE ROUBAIX. Sunday, 4/19. MOHICAN STATE PARK. Saturday, 6/13. MAJOR TAYLOR DAY. Garrettsville. This is for cyclists of all kinds Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. 5033 and performance levels (no license required) Loudonville. OMBC XC Mountain Bike Race Series. OMBC.net Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. (216) that want to start their season with a real 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org challenge and experience the scenery of Amish country while avoiding the steaming road apples. The route will encompass the Saturday, 6/13. OHIO CRIT SERIES. Portage County Park District's Headwaters Wooster. Central Ohio Bicycle Racing Trail and some quiet Portage and Geauga May Association. https://cobraseries.weebly.com/ County roads. Timed, mixed surfaces. Saturday, 5/2. 5th BLACK FORK GRAVEL RoadAppleRoubaix.wordpress.com/ Sunday 6/14. TT OMNIUM SERIES. GRINDER. Glenmont. Men's, Women's, Age, Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. 5033 and Single-Speed categories. The “must do” Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. (216) Sunday, 3/8. TECUMSEH'S REVENGE AT gravel road race and ride spans some of the 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org SCIOTO TRAILS STATE PARK. Chillicothe. most scenic, grueling, and diverse gravel OMBC XC Mountain Bike Race Series. roads in Ohio. There are three route lengths Founded in 1998, the Ohio Series has served offered: 23- and 30- mile ride, and 54-mile Friday, 6/19. MASS START OMNIUM thousands of unique racers, offering friendly race loop. Entries sell out fast!Entry Limit: SERIES. Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. competition along the most challenging 400. Entry Deadline: April 28. Black Fork 5033 Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. courses Ohio has to offer. OMBC.net LLC. Matt Simpson; 1700 Westwood Dr.; (216) 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org Lewis Center, OH 43035. (740) 255-1169. Sunday, 3/15. FROSTIE TOES GRAN PRIX BlackForkGravelGrinder.com Saturday – Sunday, 6/20 – 6/21. MOHICAN AT MID-O. Lexington, Oh. Team Columbus. 100-MILE/50-MILE MARATHON TRAIL RUN. Tel:(614) 563-3434. Saturday, 5/9. VULTURE'S KNOB. Wooster. Loudonville. OMBC XXC Ultra Mountain Bike www.TeamColumbusEvents.org OMBC XC Mountain Bike Race Series. Race. OMBC.net OMBC.net Saturday, 3/21. THE GRAND BARN AT Friday, 6/26. MASS START OMNIUM MOHICAN WILDERNESS TRAILS. Tuesday, 5/12. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL SERIES. Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. Loudonville. OMBC XC Mountain Bike Race SERIES. Wright-Patterson AFB, Fairborn.For 5033 Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. Series. OMBC.net details, see April 14. speedy-feet.com/ (216) 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org races.php Sunday, 3/29. SOUTHWEST SCREAMER AT Sunday, 6/28. TT OMNIUM SERIES. EASTFORK STATE PARK. Bethel/Cincinnati. Friday & Sat, 5/15 & 5/16. YOUTH Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. 5033 OMBC XC Mountain Bike Race Series. WEEKEND. Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. (216) OMBC.net 5033 Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org (216) 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org

Saturday, 5/16. OHIO CRIT SERIES. Ashland. April Central Ohio Bicycle Racing Association. July https://cobraseries.weebly.com/ Tuesday, 4/14. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL Saturday, 7/11. OHIO CRIT SERIES. Wooster. SERIES. Wright-Patterson AFB, Fairborn. Saturday & Sunday, 5/23 & 5/24. WOMEN'S Central Ohio Bicycle Racing Association. ABR-sanctioned series slated for the second WEEKEND. Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. https://cobraseries.weebly.com/ Tuesday of April through October. Those 5033 Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. without Base access must register for each (216) 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org Sunday, 7/12. RACE TO THE HILLS AT LAKE Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. (216) Sunday, 9/13. RACE ON THE RIDGE AT HOPE STATE PARK. Athens/Nelsonville. 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org CHESTNUT RIDGE METRO PARK. Carroll/ OMBC XC Mountain Bike Race Series. Columbus. OMBC XC Mountain Bike Race OMBC.net Friday, 8/28. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Series. OMBC.net TRACK MASS START. Cleveland. Cleveland Sunday, 7/12. TT OMNIUM SERIES. Velodrome. 5033 Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. 5033 OH 44127. (216) 256-4285. Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. (216) ClevelandVelodrome.org 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org October Sunday, 8/30. STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS Saturday, 10/3. OMBC CHAMPIONSHIP AT Tuesday, 7/14. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL TRACK TT EVENTS.Cleveland. Cleveland MOHICAN STATE PARK. Loudonville. OMBC SERIES. Wright-Patterson AFB, Fairborn.For Velodrome. 5033 Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, XC Mountain Bike Race Series. OMBC.net details, see April 14. speedy-feet.com/ OH 44127. (216) 256-4285. races.php ClevelandVelodrome.org Tuesday, 10/13. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL SERIES. Wright-Patterson AFB, Fairborn. Thursday, 7/16. MASS START OMNIUM Final event in this year's series. ABR- SERIES. Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. sanctioned series. Those without Base access 5033 Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. September must register at website at least 10 days (216) 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org before event. Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Tuesday, 9/8. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 369-3423. Thursday, 7/23. MASS START OMNIUM SERIES. Wright-Patterson AFB, Fairborn.For speedy-feet.com/races.php SERIES. Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. details, see April 14. speedy-feet.com/ 5033 Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. races.php (216) 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org

Saturday, 7/25. STATE CROSS COUNTRY RACE. Wellington. Central Ohio Bicycle Racing Association. https:// cobraseries.weebly.com/

Sunday, 7/26. TT OMNIUM SERIES. Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. 5033 Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. (216) 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org August Saturday, 8/8. OHIO CRIT SERIES. Ashland. Central Ohio Bicycle Racing Association. https://cobraseries.weebly.com/

Sunday, 8/9. RAVENNA ROOTS AT WEST BRANCH STATE PARK. Ravenna. OMBC XC Mountain Bike Race Series. OMBC.net

Tuesday, 8/11. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL SERIES. Wright-Patterson AFB, Fairborn.For details, see April 14. speedy-feet.com/ races.php

Saturday, 8/15. MASS START OMNIUM SERIES. Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. 5033 Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. (216) 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org

Sunday, 8/16. TT OMNIUM SERIES. Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. 5033 Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. (216) 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org

Friday, 8/21. MASS START OMNIUM SERIES. Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. 5033 Broadway Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44127. (216) 256-4285. ClevelandVelodrome.org

Sunday, 8/23. DILLON ROCKS AT DILLON STATE PARK. Zanesville. OMBC XC Mountain Bike Race Series. OMBC.net

Sunday, 8/23. TT OMNIUM SERIES. Cleveland. Cleveland Velodrome. 5033

Photo: Black Fork Gravel Grinder, by Alecia Simpson Ohio Bicycle Federation departments, and Metroparks Toledo. “Tickets” Offers 2020 Bicycling were issued to kids with and without helmets. Tickets were used to receive a reward of an ice Development Grants cream cone from local businesses, and to pick up a new helmet from the Sylvania Fire Department. OBF will be continuing our Grant program in Bike Miami Valley, Dayton 2020. We are very pleased to be able to provide Production of marketing for their education support to Ohio cycling organizations to educate programs, including Smart Cycling, Bicycle Friendly and encourage cycling in the state.The Driving, and How We Roll courses. Dayton’s Link application for 2020 grants can be found at: Access bike sharing program, providing discount OhioBike.org/advocacy with a filing deadline passes to local cyclists, also received an OBF Grant. of May 31, 2020. OBF also sponsors cyclist One Village/Project Redeem, Columbus education programs which may be found at: Provided bicycles to youth attending the Shepard OhioBike.org/education. summer camp, which hosts academic and recreational activities for participants. The 2019 OBF Grant program saw success in providing money to 11 recipient organizations. Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, Warren The total of grants awarded was $9,740. Provide safety equipment (reflective stickers and The following projects were recipients of OBF leg bands) for Bike Fest event. Grants in 2019: Yay Bikes!, Columbus Support for “How We Roll” bicycle skills training Columbus Outdoor Pursuits and Franklinton programs offered in Columbus. Cycleworks, Columbus Delayed grant from 2018 due to project changes, provided basic for maintenance courses and safety training to clients of FCW from local health organizations using bicycles for transportation. St. Henry Mission Center, St. Henry Support of the Steeplechase Tour, a ride through the historic land of the cross-tipped churches, with stops at seven churches open to provide tours. We Are Traffic, Toledo Provide helmets to children in Sylvania in cooperation with Sylvania’s police and fire Ohio Bicycle Federation, Since 1980: Improving Ohio Bicycling

Your Ohio Bicycle Federation (OBF) marks 40 years of service to Ohio bicycling in 2020! We pause to list a few of our accomplishments during these four decades:

The Ohio Bicycle Federation was created in Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op, Cleveland 1980 by Horace Huffman and several others. Scholarships for students to enroll in Shop Class During the early years, OBF sponsored annual and Traffic Skills Training to help more OCBC Rallies at Ohio colleges. Those Rallies were members become professional bike mechanics. cosponsored by bicycle clubs and included sessions on various aspects of bicycling. Ohio Valley Boy Scout Twilight Camp, Lockbourne • An early advocacy success was creation of a Governor’s Bicycle Advisory Council. Provide helmets to scouts attending Simon Kenton • OBF sent representation to and served on the Council Twilight Camp, which included a bike rodeo. National Committee for Uniform Traffic Laws OBF also made loaner bikes and education available and Ordinances (NCUTLO) updating the portion for the rodeo. of the Uniform Vehicle Code which governs bicycling in the United States. Gahanna Bicycle and Trail Advisory Committee, Gahanna OBF Shepherded the following bills through the Ohio General Assembly, to become law: Provide parts for bicycles given to children by the Gahanna Gift Shop, a local church organization that 1997: Right arm right turn signal for bicyclists. gives gifts at Christmas. Gahanna BTAC gets abandoned bicycles from the Gahanna Police 2005: "Share the Road" auto license plate with fee proceeds going to education and Department and repairs them for the Gift Shop. grants which improve bicycling in Ohio Stark County Bicycle Club, Hartville 2006: OBF Better Ohio Bicycling Law: Provided helmets and lights for youth education • Uniformity of bicycle regulation throughout programs delivered by the club’s Safety Team. Ohio. OBF is pleased to continue its sponsorship of • Local communities cannot enforce ordinances CyclingSavvy courses. The educational programs which differ from Ohio Revised Code regarding bicycling. are available to Ohio cycling clubs and advocacy groups. For more information on CyclingSavvy, • Now we can pedal from Cincinnati to Cleveland visit: CyclingSavvy.org and to schedule a course go to the same rules, just as motorists. We formerly faced many city ordinances which to: http://www.ohiobike.org/education made no sense in practice. • Made Ohio Revised Code governing bicycling closer to the Uniform Vehicle Code.

2009: HB 2 expanded the definition of bicycle to include “tadpole” trikes. 2013: HB 51 expanded the definition to include quadricycles (under definition “two or more wheels”)

2017: 3 Feet Passing Law – Ohio motorists must give bicyclists at least 3 feet of passing clearance. • Ohio bicyclists may proceed at intersections 2020 Ohio Bicycle after stopping and yielding right of way when not detected by device meant to move traffic Federation Activities signal from red to green.

During the last several years, we in OBF have: Here are some of the ways your Ohio • Represented bicycling in Ohio during ODOT's Bicycle Federation is representing the Ohio Transportation Engineering Conference in interests of the state’s cyclists this Columbus. year. There are also opportunities for • Organized "Bicycling Awareness Days" and your participation: "Ohio Bicycling Summits" in the Ohio Statehouse Atrium • Sponsored the TMACOG Transportation Summit in Toledo. March 13 - 18: OBF represents Ohio during the League of American Bicyclists Summit in Arlington, • Sponsored the Adventure Summit in Dayton Virginia. • Given grants to worthy bicycle clubs, advocacy groups and others doing good things for Ohio Friday, March 27: OBF sponsors and exhibits bicycling. during the TMACOG Transportation Summit in • Participated in and contributed to bicycle safety Toledo. education in Ohio. Saturday, June 6: OBF Day in Cleveland. 10 a.m. • OBF was one of the organizations responsible To Noon Fast Track Cycling gives free track riding for the construction of the Cleveland Velodrome, and is still involved with Fast Track lessons to all OBF members at the Cleveland Cycling in supporting the continuing necessary Velodrome. At 1 p.m. OBF meeting at Ohio City velodrome maintenance and sponsoring the velodrome events. Bicycle Co-Op in Cleveland. Saturday, October 10: Noon OBF meeting at Other Legislative Initiatives by OBF: Cycle-Con, Montgomery County Fairgrounds, • To increase hit & run penalty Dayton • To tighten distracted driving laws Tuesday - Wednesday, October 20 - 21: OBF exhibits during Ohio Transportation Engineering • To gain bicycle and pedestrian funding Conference at Columbus Convention Center. • To oppose increasing speed limits on state routes • To oppose rumble stripe policies which threaten bicyclist safety

Some other advocacy efforts: • OBF has also worked with ODOT on several programs including “Walk/Bike Ohio” and “Distracted Driving Task Force.” • OBF has worked with ODPS/BMV to provide input on curriculum for driving schools. • OBF has worked with NHTSA and ODOT on improving the crash reports to better report bicycle and pedestrian crashes. • OBF provides bicycle and crash data analysis for advocates in Ohio. • OBF attends the National Committee on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD) which

reviews traffic control standards for bicycles. Photo: OBF Day at the Cleveland Velodrome, OhioBike.org