Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar 2011 TOSRV Turns 50
There are many rides, but only one is America s bicycle touring classic The Tour of the Scioto River Valley, better known by its acronym, TOSRV. Say TOSRV to bicycle riders around the nation, and they’ll know you mean this event, which began as a father and son outing in 1962 before quickly growing into the nation’s largest bicycle touring weekend. In fact, TOSRV single handedly raised the pro le of the bicycle in American life and was the inspiration for many of the mass participation cycling events so popular today across the country. TOSRV riders have come from across the country and have ranged in age from two to 93. This year’s TOSRV, scheduled for May 7 – 8, 2011 is expected to draw about 3,000 riders for the 50th edition of this classic event.
Top Photo: TOSRV co-founder Greg Siple addresses the 200 cyclists who assembled on the Ohio Statehouse steps in 1967 for the start of the 6th annual tour. Credit: Warren Walker. Bottom Photo: “Schoolhouse Hill” from TOSRV 2008. Credit: Greg Siple. For more on the history of this great ride, visit TOSRV.org. Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar Get out and ride!
hio bicyclists have a splendid array of organized events to enjoy every year. The Ohio Bicycle Federa tion is pleased to help get the word out and encourage cyclists of every interest and every skill level Oto get out and ride! Here are some hints on how to get the most out of this Calendar and make your 2011 riding season great: Get current details —don’t just show up at last year’s place and time— organizers’ plans can and do change, or there may be an error in our listing! Look ahead: some events have entry dead lines weeks in advance of ride dates. Increasingly event listings o er Web site addresses where additional information can be found along with downloadable entry forms or online registration for immediate grati fi cation. If requesting information by mail, be sure and send a self addressed, stamped business sized (#10) envelope to the address given. If you don’t send a SASE with your request, don’t expect a reply! Check the Web version of this Calendar at: www.OhioCycling.info for updates and corrections as the season progresses! Finally, consider subscribing and participating in our free Ohio rides email discussion list — details available at OhioCycling.info!
Supporting Rides — A special category of events listed in this Calendar are those that have pledged to donate $1 per rider toward the publication of the OBF’s Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar . Look for the special symbol (seen here) and color designating these events. Support the rides that help support this Calendar!
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. Full service tours, for example, typi cally o er a map, food stops, and road (“sag”) assistance. Fund raisers may have higher entry fees to provide income for their causes. Budget tours and free rides usually o er few, if any, services. “Bike a thons” or pledge rides may or may not be operated in a liation with a bicycle organization and raise money primarily through pledges of donations per mile each rider completes and may have a minimum pledge amount and entry fee.
Races are competitive events of various sorts. Multi sport and BMX events are not listed in this Calendar. Sanctioned races are governed by the rules of a sanctioning body such as USA Cycling/USCF, American Bi cycle Racing (ABR), or the National O Road Bicycling Association (NORBA). Those who wish to compete in sanctioned races must have racing licenses issued by the appropriate governing body; race day licensing may be available. Citizen races are usually open to all comers (within age restrictions) and are a good way to give racing a try. See online references to types of races such as criteriums, road races, and mountain bike racing. touring
participants bring other dishes to share. Sunday, 4/17. 16 th SICCO: SPRING IIN april Bike gear swap. A free event but donations COLUMBIANA COUNTY OHIO. Columbiana. accepted supporting Valley Fire District. Akron Visit charming towns and scenic countryside Saturday, 4/2. 39 th WOODSTOCK. Westerville. Bicycle Club. Nancy Buchanan; PO Box 324; riding rolling to hilly loops totaling 32 or A relatively at budget tour of 35/50/100 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44222. (330) 749 6739. 60 miles. Lunch and snack stop included. miles with road markings, maps provided. www.AkronBike.org Entry form on Web. Out Spokin’ Wheelmen: Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. David Hughes; PO Box 838; Youngstown, Ste. 100; Columbus OH 43220 2054. (614) 442 Saturday, 4/16. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO OH 44501 0838. (330) 692 2468. www. 7901. www.Outdoor Pursuits.org & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. OutSpokinWheelmen.com Monthly rides of 15 miles after dark – times Saturday, 4/9. 3 rd SHAUCK vary according to sunset. Helmet, bicycle Saturday, 4/23. 10 th ATHENS SPRING RIDE FIREMAN’S METRIC CENTURY. head , tail light required. After ride gatherings (AKA – TOM’S TRILLIUM TOUR). Nelsonville. Johnsville. The event is an early spring ride at Blue Heron Cafe. Ernie’s Bike Shop. Debbie A scenic ride accented by wild owers, of 40 or 62 miles over at to rolling terrain. Lehman; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH dogwoods, redbuds in bloom. Covers Most riding is on public roads but 12 miles of 44647. (330) 832 2771. www.ErniesBikeShop. 30/50/60/70/100 rolling to hilly miles, nal 12 the B&O bike trail are included. Ride passes com miles over at, scenic bikeway. A budget tour: through Amish community small towns maps and markings provided; no advance where good food can be found. A budget Sunday, 4/17. 37 th MOC: MID-OHIO registration. Athens Bicycle Club. Tom Wolf. ride with on call sag services and snack stop CENTURY. Delaware. Budget tour travels (740) 594 1154. www.AthensBicycleClub.org at the nish. Roads are low on tra c, high on 35/65/100 miles of marked roads through scenery. Marked route and map are included. Delaware, Morrow, Marion Counties. Fairly Saturday, 4/23. 17 th NIGHT RIDES ON THE All funds help support Johnsville Volunteer at with a few small hills. Visits Alum Creek TOWPATH. Peninsula. Free, fun ride for all skill Fire Department. Shauck Area Cyclist. Kieth Reservoir. Century riders travel along Scioto levels covers 12 15 at miles on Towpath Trail B. Elliott; 8041 Road 55; Lexington, OH 44904. River on return. Beautiful traditional TOSRV in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Helmet (419) 362 7715. [email protected] warm up. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 and bike lights required. Century Cycles; 1621 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus OH 43220 2054. Main Street; Peninsula, OH. (330) 657 2209. Saturday, 4/9. 44 th SPOT. Canal Winchester. (614) 657 9669. www.Outdoor Pursuits.org www.CenturyCycles.com/goto/nightrides Fairly at course of 35 to 102 miles with a few small hills. Budget tour with roads marked, maps provided. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100 Columbus OH 43220 2054. (614) 866 8698. www.Outdoor Pursuits.org
Saturday – Sunday, 4/9 – 4/10. BARKCAMP FUN RIDE. Belmont. Ohio Valley Mountain Bike Association. Quick Service Bike Shop; 701 N. Lincoln Ave.; Bridgeport, OH 43912. (740) 365 3700. www.QuickServiceCycle.com
Sunday, 4/10. 26 th AFROST: A FREEBIE RIDE & OHIO SPRING TOUR. Amherst. A at, early season tour to test your tness with a ride of 25/50/64 miles. Routes visit historic towns and villages in Lorain County. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club; PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001 0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org
Saturday, 4/16. 19 th THINK SPRING RIDE. Hudson. Routes of 15/25/35 rolling to hilly miles visit the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Short ride is on trail. Hot soup provided, Sunday, 4/24. 2 nd DAYTON CYCLING CLUB past highest point in Ohio. Columbus Outdoor OH. (330) 657 2209. www.CenturyCycles.com/ FOUNDER’S DAY RIDE. Vandalia. Ride to Troy Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus goto/nightrides for lunch at Frisch’s Big Boy in celebration of OH 43220 2054. (614) 735 6420. www. Dayton Cycling Club’s 50 th anniversary. A free, Outdoor Pursuits.org Saturday, 5/14. 2 nd FRONTIERSMAN 34 mile round trip. No registration, either! BICYCLE POKER RIDE. Urbana. Choose from Dayton Cycling Club. Chuck Smith; PO Box Saturday, 5/7. 5 th TOUR DE FOREST. Eclipse a 15 mile route entirely on the Simon Kenton 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890 6689. www. Company Town. Part of the Appalachian Trail or add the 10 mile road loop for a total of DaytonCyclingClub.org Spring Festival, features rides of 19/32/45/70 25 at to rolling miles. Includes refreshments, at to very hilly miles on the Hockhocking lunch, eligibility for prizes. Proceeds bene t Saturday, 4/30. 13 th BLACK SWAMP BUDGET Adena Bikeway and the scenic country roads trail maintenance and development in TOUR. Bowling Green. Explore the land of of Southeastern Ohio. Lunch at the festival. Champaign County. Rider Limit: 500. Entlry the Great Black Swamp via at routes of Online entry available. Little Cities of Black Deadline: May 1. Simon Kenton Path nders. 23/40/50/60 miles. Markings, maps provided; Diamonds. Bob Eichenberg; 7250 Roundhouse Kent Tullis; PO Box 91; Urbana, OH 43078. (937) buy own food, drink in towns along the way. Rd.; New Marsh eld, OH 45766. (740) 664 207 8940. www.SimonKentonPath nders.org Hostelling International – Toledo Area. Tour 6971. [email protected] Director; PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635 Saturday, 5/14. 5 th THE BUGGY RIDE. Kenton. 2736. (419) 243 7680. [email protected] Saturday – Sunday, 5/7 – 5/8. 50 th TOSRV: Experience the Old Order Amish as you ride TOUR OF THE SCIOTO RIVER VALLEY. through picturesque countryside with its Saturday, 4/30. RIDE FOR THE RED. Columbus. Grandaddy and inspiration for historic landmarks, winding river roads, at to Bellefontaine. American Red Cross of classic full service tours in Ohio and across the rolling routes: 7/16/30/60 miles. Amish bread, Logan County. 105 N. Detroit St.; West nation, TOSRV celebrates its 50th anniversary snacks at every stop. Homemade noodles, Liberty, OH 43357. (937) 650 5000. www. this year! Riders travel from Columbus to cookies at nish. Hardin Leadership – 2. Laura MadRiverRedCross.org Portsmouth for an overnight stay and return Wing eld; PO Box 21; Kenton, OH 43326. (419) the next day: 105 rolling to hilly miles each day. 674 1680. www.HardinLeadership.com Entry Deadline: April 15. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. TOSRV; PO Box 16003; Columbus, OH Wednesday, 5/18. RIDE OF SILENCE. may 43216 6003. www.TOSRV.org Cincinnati Area. Join in remembering our fallen and injured with a silent ride from Sunday, 5/1. 15 th KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. Friday, 5/13. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO several Cincinnati starting points, converging Huron. A free ride in the Firelands area of & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. on Fountain Square for speeches and Northwestern Ohio. Small towns and a few hills Ernie’s Bike Shop. Debbie Lehman; 135 Lake memoriam. Cincinnati Cycle Club. PO Box make it interesting. No services, no markings, Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832 2771. 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243 0441. www. no other services. Just a map and good www.ErniesBikeShop.com CincinnatiCycleClub.org companionship on 50/85 rolling miles. Medina County Bicycle Club. Richard DeLombard; PO Saturday, 5/14. 2 nd PAJAMA PARTY NIGHT Wednesday, 5/18. RIDE OF SILENCE. Toledo. Box 230; Huron, OH 44839. http://mysite. RIDE FOR CLEVELAND BIKE WEEK. Peninsula. A ride of rememberance for cyclists killed ncnetwork.net/res117bnp/id5.html A free “slumber party” on two wheels! Covers on the road. Several stops along the way to 12 to 15 at miles on Towpath Trail within the memorialize speci c individuals. See Web site Sunday, 5/1. TOP OF OHIO. Hilliard. Varied Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Wear bike safe for updated details. TAB, HI TA, MVW. Keith terrain, at to hilly, on this budget tour of “jammies!” Helmet and bike lights required. Webb; 6906 Shooters Hill Rd.; Toledo, OH 25/45/70/100 miles. Longer routes carry riders Century Cycles. 1621 Main Street; Peninsula, 43617. (567) 225 4032. www.BikeToledo.com Friday - Sunday, 5/20 - 5/22. 16 th NO FRILLS best cycling country with optional chili dinner and northern Ashland Counties. Named TANDEM WEEKEND. Seville. Get together at nish. Family fun day with activities for kids! in honor of founder Jerry Warnke. Lorain with fellow tandem teams for riding and Rider Limit: 500. Cincinnati Cycle Club. PO Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, socializing: ride each day or any combination Box 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243 0441. www. OH 44001 0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org of at to rolliing, tandem friendly routes of CincinnatiCycleClub.org 20/38/47/57 miles visiting beautiful Overton Sunday, 5/29. 5 th WHEELING HERITAGE Valley, Canal Fulton, Rouges Hollow. Maps Saturday, 5/21. NEED TO FEED RIDE. TRAIL BICYCLE TOUR. Wheeling, W. Va. Full provided. Akron Bicycle Club & Orrville Cycling Sterling. A tour through scenic Wayne service tour including tee shirts (for rst 100) Club. Mark & Joyce Lange; 447 Whitestone County. 14 mile loop on paved rails to trails covering 10/25/62 at to hilly miles very Cir.; Wadsworth, OH 44281. (330) 607 1943. paths. Longer rides, 30/60 miles, run through hilly on the 62 miler. Ohio Valley Trail Partners. NoFrills.SteveLange.com the beautiful Overton Valley area and include Quick Service Bicycle Shop; 701 N. Lincoln a couple of challenging climbs. Support and Ave.; Bridgeport, OH 43912. (740) 635 3700. Saturday, 5/21. 37 th HUFFMAN SPRING rest stops provided. Proceeds bene t the www.OhioValleyTrailPartners.org CLASSIC. Dayton. Explore the Miami Valley hungry. Entry forms available online. West on this uno cial GOBA tune up ride. Routes Hill Baptist Church. Mark Belmont; 11898 up to 100 miles on at to rolling terrain. Friendsville Rd.; Creston, OH 44217. (216) 570 Dayton Cycling Club. PO Box 94; Dayton, 0595. WestHillBaptistChurch.com june OH 45409 0094. (937) 335 3096. www. DaytonCyclingClub.org Sunday, 5/22. CANALWAY BICYCLE POKER Saturday, 6/4. 17 th PEDAL-WITH-PETE TO RUN. Massillon. Riding either 15 or 22 miles MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Kent. A full service Saturday, 5/21. 6 th RIDING FOR A REASON. on the Towpath Trail, cyclists stop to draw fundraiser bene ting cerebral palsy research. Wheeling, W. Va. Choose from routes of cards at checkpoints. Top 10 hands win prizes Routes of 7/17/40/60 at to rolling miles travel 26/40/60/80/100 miles in the northern so do jokers! Per hand entry fee. All ages scenic, rolling hills and some challenging panhandle of West Virginia and southwest welcome. Proceeds bene t local trail projects. climbs on the 60 mile ride. New “family Pennsylvania: 26/40 on new trail along Ohio Massillon Area Greenways, Inc. & Stark County friendly” 7 mile route explores Kent State River; 60/80/100 scenic and hilly. Century Bicycle Club. Debbie Lehman; Ernie’s Bicycle Campus. Pedal With Pete: Guy Russ; PO Box has 7,500 feet of climbing. Full service Shop; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. 274; Kent, OH 44240. (800) 304 7387. www. with barbeque at nish. Young Life of the (800) 291 0099. www.ErniesBikeShop.com PedalWithPete.com Upper Ohio Valley. Marty Morrison; PO Box 31; Colerain, OH 43916. (740) 391 1902. Saturday, 5/28. COVERED BRIDGE TOUR. Saturday, 6/4. CYCLEBRATION. Cincinnati. RidingForAReason.org Brookville. Cycle through scenic Preble County Join the party as we usher out bike month on routes of 23/45/74/100 rolling to hilly miles 2011. Cincinnati Cycle Club. PO Box Saturday, 5/21. FAMILY FUN BIKE FEST. visiting up to 10 authentic covered bridges. 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243 0441. www. London. Family oriented event with bicycle Dayton Cycling Club. Mark Buchwalder; CincinnatiCycleClub.org safety and maintenance education, bike 423 Volusia Ave.; Dayton, OH 45409. www. rodeo, at 15 mile scavenger hunt ride on DaytonCyclingClub.org/covered_bridge.htm Saturday, 6/4. 4 th DEPOT DAY. Oberlin. Free, Roberts Pass Trail. Details and registration unsupported ride with maps provided of four online. Friends of Madison County Parks and Saturday, 5/28. 11 th JJJ: JERRY’S di erent 25 mile loops. Ride when and how Trails. PO Box 308; London, OH 43140. (614) JEROMESVILLE JOURNEY. Oberlin. A free far you want: 25/50/75/100 at to rolling miles. 205 6754. www.fmcpt.com century tour with a 50 mile cuto visits the Loop design provides for restrooms and water rolling and hilly portions of southern Lorain no more than 13 miles away. Baked goods, nd Saturday, 5/21. 2 TOUR DE H 2O. Columbus. Fuly supported fundraiser for construction of water wells in dry, rural areas of East Africa. Three relatively at, marked, scenic route choices: 10/25/50 miles. Online entry. Steve Hurt; 881 Gatehouse Ln.; Columbus, OH 43235. (614) 505 0213. www.TourDeH2O.org
Saturday, 5/21. CHILI RIDE. Cincinnati. Full service tour of 38 to 100 miles, mostly at to rolling. Travel some of Southwestern Ohio’s pizza slices, sports drinks for sale at loop fundraiser. Tee shirts included for all, lunch to provide riding opportunities for some who start/ nish. Silver Wheels Cycling Club. Steve provided by Subway. Routes cover 18/30/60 cannot see or cannot walk. Trail ride: 16 miles. Woosley; 187 Pasadena Ave.; Elyria, OH 44035. mostly at miles through Hancock and Trail/road ride 40 miles. Bring your own lunch (440) 387 7915. [email protected] surrounding counties. Entry Deadline: May on this free event. American Council of the 27. Hancock Handlebars Bicycle Club. Destrey Blind – Ohio; Cycling for All, YayBikes! Patricia Saturday, 6/4. HOOT: HEART OF OHIO Roeber: (419) 425 1759. Kovacs: (614) 476 9093. [email protected] TOUR. Carroll. Budget tour covering 38 – 100 miles, longer routes are hilly. Columbus Sunday, 6/5. 16 th TROY STRAWBERRY Saturday, 6/11. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; FESTIVAL BIKE TOUR. Troy. A comfortable & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. Columbus OH 43220 2054. (614) 506 8294. ride through scenic Miami County. Sections Ernie’s Bike Shop. Debbie Lehman; 135 Lake www.Outdoor Pursuits.org of the tour run along the Miami and Stillwater Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832 2771. Rivers. Starts and ends near the strawberry www.ErniesBikeShop.com Saturday, 6/4. 28 th HOT TAMALE. Waldo. Full festival where you can nd arts, crafts, music, service tour o ering “the best” homemade and more than 60 food vendors. Showers Saturday, 6/11. BREAK THE CYCLE cookies, fresh strawberries, friendly food available. Rider Limit: 600. Entry Deadline: BENEFIT. Wooster. Ride to raise stops. Routes of 8/16/32/64 at miles to please May 27. Troy Strawberry Festival. 405 SW awareness and reduce stigma of addiction cyclists of all abilities. Eight miler is a “family Public Square; Troy, OH 45373. (937) 339 7714. starts at OSU’s beautiful Agricultural and fun route.” Heart of Ohio Tailwinds. Mike & GoStrawberries.com Technical Institute. Families can ride loops on Janine Williams; 1166 Bellefontaine Ave.; quiet campus roads and stop for ice cream. Marion, OH 43302. (740) 382 9952. www.hot Sunday, 6/5. RIDEUNITED. Cleveland. Others explore the rolling hills of Wayne and tamale.org Fundraiser with routes of 4/12/25/43/86/100 Holmes Counties and Amish country. Routes at to hilly miles. Fully supported, traversing of <10/25/50/100 miles are sag supported. Saturday & Sunday, 6/4 & 6/5. 29 th scenic byways and the Towpath Trail from Showers available at nish. Preregistration MARIETTA RIVER RENDEZVOUS. Duncan Cleveland to Akron. Ride one way or round online. Water bottles and tee shirts to all. Falls. Ride along the west side of the scenic trip! Breakfast, lunch, rest stops included. Four STEPS. Russ Welty; 1201 Forest Dr.; Wooster, Muskingum River, past several historic hand mile Family Ride is downtown Cleveland only. OH 44691. (330) 464 7777. BTCBene t.org cranked locks to Marietta and return on the United Way of Greater Cleveland: Michelle east side of the river the next day. Baggage Battle; 1331 Euclid Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44115. Saturday, 6/11. 7 th WORLD OF WILDLIFE shuttle to college dorm and local hotels. (216) 436 2121. RideUnited.org TOUR. Warren. Ride proceeds bene t Snack stops, lunches, pasta dinner included. Trumbull County portion of the Western Strawberries and ice cream after rst day’s Saturday, 6/11. GO BANANAS TOUR. Reserve Greenway. Except for the rst and ride and a sternwheeler evening cruise. Flat to Wilmington. Ride around the Clinton County last miles, riders will use the greenway in rolling with several signi cant hills on 65 miles area, fully supported, held in conjunction Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties covering each day. Rider Limit: 400. Entry Deadline: with local Banana Split Festival. Enjoy a 20/40/62 at miles. Snack stops included. May 20. Marietta Rowing & Cycling Club: Rick complementary banana split at the end of Helmet Required. Friends of the Western Ralston; PO Box 223; Marietta, OH 45750. rick@ your ride of 31/62/100 at to rolling miles. Reserve Greenway: Dave Ambrose; PO Box RickRalston.com Clinton County Outdoor Enthusiasts. http:// 1788; Warren, OH 44482 1788. (330) 647 3666. ccoeclub.org [email protected] Sunday, 6/5. 3 rd FLAG CITY CHARITY TOUR. Findlay. Entry fees bene t Cancer Saturday, 6/11. JUST ANOTHER BIKE RIDE. Saturday, 6/11. INDIAN LAKE Patient Services of Findlay on this full service Columbus. Tandem bikes and captains needed FIREWORKS FUND RIDE. Lakeview. A beautiful 15/30/60 miles of riding around Indian Lake and Logan County. Sag support, tee shirt, rest stops, food, door prizes provided. Swim at Old Field Beach after the ride. Preregistration available online. Indian Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. 8200 State Route 366 Ste. D; Russells Point, OH 43348. (937) 843 5392. www.IndianLakeChamber.org Saturday, 6/11. 17 th NIGHT RIDES ON THE Sunday, 6/12. 5 th RIDE CINCINNATI. Ohio. This year visiting four other towns in TOWPATH. Peninsula. Free, fun ride for all skill Cincinnati. Starts from Cincinnati’s Central rural Ohio. GOBA is a rolling village, camping levels covers 12 15 at miles on Towpath Trail Riverfront crossing the Ohio River on an nightly in a di erent town, entertainment in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Helmet historic pedestrian bridge, the ride travels and attractions arranges just for GOBA ites. and bike lights required. Century Cycles; 1621 Northern Kentucky before returning to the Entry Deadline: May 18. Rider Limit: 3,000. Main Street; Peninsula, OH. (330) 657 2209. riverfront. Covers 8/18/26/445/62 rolling Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. www.CenturyCycles.com/goto/nightrides miles. Refreshments, food vendors, live Ste. 100; Columbus OH 43220 2054. (614) 442 entertainment celebrates completion. 7901. www.GOBA.com Saturday, 6/11. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research. Ride BICYCLE TOUR. London. A “berry nice” tour of Cincinnati Foundation: Kathy Nullmeier; PO Saturday, 6/25. OHIO DOUBLE CENTURY. 21/56/100 at to rolling miles travels winding, Box 531518; Cincinnati, OH 45253 1518. (513) Plain City. Can you ride 200 (a double century) scenic rural Madison, Clark, Fayette, and 347 3255. www.RideCincinnati.org miles in 16 hours? This full service ride Greene Counties. Short stays on the Prairie challenges endurance for a total distance goal Grass Trail, longer rides venture to Jamestown Saturday, 6/18. 3 rd CLEMENS CYCLE FOR of 150 to 200 miles. Full details at Web site. and South Charleston. Friends of Madison CANCER. Centerville. Scenic fundraiser in Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. www.Outdoor County Parks and Trails. PO Box 308; London, South Dayton o ers rolling 10/25/50 miles Pursuits.org OH 43140. (614) 205 6754. www.fmcpt.com of at to hilly riding. The full service, food rich event beings with breakfast, includes Saturday, 6/11. 20 th TOUR DE CURE. refreshments, post ride lunch. Proceeds Westerville. Flat to very hilly riding on routes support cancer treatment options for those of 12/30/60/100 miles. 12 miler is intended in nancial need. More information and for families. Tour de Cure fundraiser is the only registration available online. Miami Valley ride in Central Ohio dedicated to nding a cure Hospital South and MVH Foundation. 31 for diabetes. American Diabetes Association: Wyoming St.; Dayton, OH 45409. (937) 208 Tricia Horst, Mgr.; 471 E. Broad St. Ste 1630; 2700. MVHFoundation.org Columbus, OH 43215. (614) 436 1917 X 6622. [email protected] Saturday, 6/18. TOUR OF MERCER COUNTY. Sharon, Penn. Resurrection of an old favorite Saturday, 6/11. 2 nd Y RIDE? this full service ride explores the outer Middletown. Tour scenic SW Ohio reaches of the county. Rides of 12/32/65/100 on swept roads with routes of 22 to 83 miles. miles visit rolling to hilly countryside and Full services. “Family Fun Ride” on riverside seldom seen locations. Rider Limit: 500. bike trail. Longer routes travel along streams, Bene ts area recreational trails. Mercer County visit farmland, covered bridges. Multiple Trails Association: Mike Kotyk; PO Box 1553; loops may be assembled for even longer Hermitage, PA 16148. www.MCTrails.org distances. Shower facilities available. Register online. Organized by cyclists, for cyclists! Y Saturday – Saturday, 6/18 – 6/25. 22 nd Ride? Because it’s fun! Great Miami Valley GOBA: GREAT OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE. YMCA: Vickie Frazer; 1020 Manchester Ave.; Kenton. Full service tour traveling a circuit Middletown, OH 45042. (513) 267 9946. route of 40 60 at to rolling miles per day GetMeRegistered.com/YRide for seven days of cycling through regional
Sunday, 6/12. SUNDAY IN JUNE. Burton. Scenic ride through the heart of Northeast Ohio’s Amish countryside. Routes of 25/50/63/100 rolling to hilly miles. A full service classic tour, includes rest stops, marked roads, maps, hot lunch. Entry form and more on Web site. Cleveland Touring Club. Matt Sobel; 5534 Saint Thomas Ln.; Madison, OH 44057 1799. (216) 570 1799. www. ClevelandTouringClub.org Saturday, 6/25. 17 th NIGHT RIDES ON THE Saturday, 6/25. NORWALK CENTURY Details and entry form available online. TOWPATH. Peninsula. Free, fun ride for all skill RIDE. Norwalk. Five routes from which to Friends of Madison county Parks and Trails. PO levels covers 12 15 at miles on Towpath Trail choose include a 6 mile, in town family Box 308; London, OH 43140. (614) 205 6754. in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Helmet, ride; 14/25/25/37 mile loops can total up www.fmcpt.com bike lights required. Century Cycles; 1621 to 100 miles of scenic at to rolling ride. Main Street; Peninsula, OH. (330) 657 2209. Refreshments, prizes included. Norwalk Sunday, 7/3. RAIL ‘N TRAIL www.CenturyCycles.com/goto/nightrides Parks & Recreation: Niki Cross; 100 Republic AND ROAD ROUTE RAMBLE. St.; Norwalk, OH 44857. (419) 663 6775 X 30. Independence. Two rides in one! Ride the Saturday, 6/25. 8 th PREBLE COUNTY BIKE www.NorwalkOH.com Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to Akron, ride RIDE. Eaton. Explore the countryside of Preble your bike 27 at miles back. Or, for the more County and visit historic covered bridges along Saturday & Sunday, 6/25 & 6/26. 22 nd MS seasoned rider, three road routes: 50/62/100 the way. Features rides of 15/35/55/75 hilly BIKE-TO-THE-BAY. Maumee. Pledge ride rolling to hilly miles in, out, and around miles. Preble County Jr. Fair Board & United travels scenic back roads to Port Clinton beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Full Way of Preble County. Amanda Heitzman; with four route options: 35/50/75/100 at service tour with deluxe lunch, entertainment. 1138 Alexander Rd.; Eaton, OH 45320. (937) to rolling miles. Full support, baggage/tent Rider Limit: 450. Entry Deadline: June 24. 681 6002. [email protected] transport. Includes Jet Express ticket to Put Lake Erie Wheelers: Dan Izuka; PO Box 26146; In Bay. Register online. National MS Society – Fairview Park, OH 44126. (440) 734 5777. Northwestern Ohio Chapter: Alberta Hunt; 401 www.rail n trail.org Tomahawk Dr.; Maumee, OH 43537. (419) 897 9533 option 2. NationalMSSociety.org/oho Monday, 7/4. 16 th VANDALIA FREEDOM TOUR. Vandalia. Enjoy Sunday, 6/26. 36 th PORTAGE RIVER TOUR. the holiday on rides of 5/10/31/62 miles Elmore. Follow the meanders of the Portage over at to rolling terrain. Short rides make River from its origins towards Lake Erie. Lunch fantastic family events with lots of fun prizes for all at Portage River Festival. Ten mile route for kids. Longer routes take cyclists through is 95 percent on paved bike path – excellent picturesque area of the northern Miami Valley for families with small kids. Longer routes of in Miami and Montgomery Counties. Special 31/62/100 at miles travel paved rural roads. surprises for everyone. Full service with sag Hostelling International – Toledo Area. Tour support, tee shirts, lunch, water bottles and Director; PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635 more. Vandalia Butler Optimist Club: Steven 2736. (419) 243 7680. www.HIToledo.org Reed; PO Box 124; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 414 7602. [email protected]
Friday, 7/8. 17 th NIGHT RIDES ON THE july TOWPATH. Peninsula. Free, fun ride for all skill levels covers 12 15 at miles on Towpath Trail Saturday, 7/2. LONDON TO BRIGHTON in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Helmet BICYCLE TOUR. London. A London and bike lights required. Century Cycles; 1621 Bicentennial family oriented bicycle tour. Main Street; Peninsula, OH. (330) 657 2209. Round trip is about 25 at to rolling miles www.CenturyCycles.com/goto/nightrides through rural Madison and Clark Counties. Friday, 7/8. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. Ernie’s Bike Shop. Debbie Lehman; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832 2771. www.ErniesBikeShop.com
Saturday, 7/9. 40 th LAND OF LEGEND TOUR. Newark. Route options of 32/62/100 miles wind along scenic back roads of Licking and Knox Counties visiting some of the most beautiful trails and back roads in Ohio. The full service tour’s 32 entrants! Bike shop sag, lunch at arboretum, International – Toledo Area. Tour Director; PO mile route features paved bike paths and entertainment, homemade cookies, friendly Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635 2736. (419) country roads, at to rolling with a few short volunteers. Friends of Erie MetroParks; 3109 410 0087. www.HIToledo.org hills – visits communities and landmarks of Hull Rd.; Huron, OH 44839. (419) 625 7783. Licking County. The 62 and 100 mile routes are www.ErieMetroParks.org Saturday, 7/16. 2 nd TOUR DE CAUSE. just as beautiful but add a few more signi cant Lancaster. Visit Fair eld County covered hills. Proceeds support maintenance and Thursday – Sunday, 7/14 – 7/17. 8 th GREENE bridges on tours of 12/25/45/62/100 miles. preservation of trail systems located in Licking TRAILS CYCLING CLASSIC. Xenia. Rides Marked routes, excellent roads, terrain ranges County. Licking County YMCA: Edward Bohren; o ered on one to all four days mean up to from at to very hilly. Pre and post ride party 470 W. Church St.; Newark, OH 43055. (740) 265 miles of riding at to rolling countryside. at OU Lancaster. The Lancaster Cause: Dan 345 9622. [email protected] Award winning trails appeal to the novice Peters; PO Box 1068; Lancaster, OH 43130. rider, alternative routes o er choices for (740) 689 2453. www.TourDeCause.org Saturday, 7/9. 18 th WYANDOT the more adventurous. Ride your own COUNTY FAMILY BICYCLE TOUR. pace, desired distance. A broad network of Saturday, 7/16. 11 th MAJOR TAYLOR CYCLING Upper Sandusky. Ride starts and nishes at trails leads to di erent communities and CLUB ANNUAL RIDE. Dayton. Starting in the Bicentennial Park. All routes will visit Parker’s experiences each day. Century ride available. city, riders head into the countryside covering Covered Bridge for food and rest stops. A Evening entertainment included. Greene scenic at to rolling terrain. Routes of 10/22/62 chicken sandwich awaits each rider at the County Parks: Andrea Malavich; 651 Dayton miles with rest stops and sag service, post ride nish. Routes of 9/17/25/32/50/62 at to Xenia Rd.; Xenia, OH 45385. (937) 562 7440. refreshments. Online registration available. rolling miles are o ered. Reuben & Rosa Rall; www.GreeneTrailsClassic.com Major Taylor Cycling Club of Dayton: Frankie 410 Spring St.; Upper Sandusky, OH 43351 Brown; PO Box 10731; Dayton, OH 45402. (937) 9680. (419) 294 4166. [email protected] Friday – Sunday, 7/15 – 7/17. 4 th 275 5439. www.MajorTaylorDayton.org BIKECOLUMBUS FESTIVAL. Columbus. Saturday, 7/9. 3 rd CHARITY BIKE RIDE. Weekend celebrating all facets of cycling in Saturday, 7/16. 24 th ICE CREAM ODYSSEY. Chesterland. Rolling to hilly terrain will be downtown Columbus. Friday night Mayor’s Medina. Enjoy scenic rolling terrain through encountered on this 15 or 30 mile ride Twilight Tour – 20 mile festive ride for all. Medina and Wayne Counties. Choose from through beautiful Geauga county. Rest stops, Barbour Memorial Tour on Saturday reaches routes of 25/42/62 rolling miles. Longer lunch, sag support, tee shirt included. Rider into Hocking County. Additional challenge two routes visit Hartzler Dairy for ice cream. Limit: 300. Proceeds support individuals with ride to be o ered on Sunday. Consider Biking; For casual riders, 25 miler visits Creston for developmental disabilities. Metzenbaum 4041 N High St. #201; Columbus, OH 43214. a snack. Medina County Bike Club: Shawn Foundation. Geauga County Board of (614) 447 8894. www.ConsiderBiking.org Conway; PO Box 844; Medina, OH 44258. (330) Developmental Disabilities; Tami Setlock; 8200 421 7323. www.MedinaBikeClub.org Cedar Road; Chesterland, OH 44026. (440) 729 Saturday, 7/16. 23 rd METROPARKS TOUR. 9406. [email protected] Whitehouse. Visit up to four scenic wooded Saturday, 7/23. 17 th NIGHT RIDES ON THE Toledo Area Metroparks connected by TOWPATH. Peninsula. Free, fun ride for all Sunday, 7/10. 36 th ABC: ABSOLUTELY Northwest Ohio’s nest back roads. Travel skill levels covers 12 15 at miles on Towpath BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY RIDE. Windfall. Marked 15/31/62/100 at miles and see historic Trail in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. routes of 25/50/62/100 rolling to hilly miles Maumee River and Fallen Timbers monument. Helmet and bike lights required. Century carry riders across farmlands of Medina and Longer routes reach Fulton and western Cycles; 1621 Main Street; Peninsula, OH. (330) Wayne Counties passing through several small Lucas Counties. Lunch for all except 15 mile 657 2209. www.CenturyCycles.com/goto/ towns along the way. Full service tour with a riders in Metropark along the river. Hostelling nightrides surprise menu at lunch. Akron Bicycle Club. PO Box 2268; Stow, OH 44224. AkronBike.org
Sunday, 7/10. TOUR DE VALLEY. Youngstown. A leisurely 25 or 50 mile ride through beautiful rolling Mill Creek Park with start/ nish in downtown Youngstown, motor escort into the park. www.TourOfTheValley.com
Sunday, 7/10. 2 nd TOUR DE CAPTINA. Powhattan Point. Routes of 25/62 rolling to very hilly miles wind through beautiful Belmont and Monroe Counties. Full service tour includes lunch. Raises money for trail development. Ohio Valley Riverfront Development Committee. Quick Service Bike Shop; 701 N. Lincoln Ave.; Bridgeport, OH 43912. (740) 635 3700. www.QuickServiceCycle.com
Sunday, 7/10. 9 th PEP: PEDAL ERIE PARKS RIDE. Huron. Flat to rolling routes of 10/20/30/50 miles wind through Erie County on this full service, budget priced tour for cyclists of all levels. Free gift for rst 100 Saturday, 7/23. 10 th COMMUNITY TIES. terrain and 80/160/328 miles between Westerville. Ride 8/30/62/100 at to rolling Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Rider august miles through scenic areas, rare bird habitats, Limit: 450. Entry Deadline: July 1. American parks, and on a new sections of the Ohio to Erie Cancer Society; 10501 Euclid Ave.; Cleveland, Friday, 8/5. 17 th NIGHT RIDES ON THE Trail. A full service tour with lunch included. OH 44106. (888) 227 6446 + 1222. www. TOWPATH. Peninsula. Free, fun ride for all skill Fundraiser for community all purpose trail. PanOhioHopeRide.org levels: 12 15 at miles on Towpath Trail in the Delaware County Friends of the Trail: Dave Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Helmet and Staats; PO Box 2302; Westerville, OH 43086 Saturday, 7/30. 2 nd RIDE FOR LIFE. Dayton. bike lights required. Century Cycles; 1621 2302. (740) 815 9008. www.dcft.org Fundraiser for Dayton Right to Life. Trail routes Main Street; Peninsula, OH. (330) 657 2209. of 5/13/21/34/63/100 at to rolling miles www.CenturyCycles.com/goto/nightrides Saturday & Sunday, 7/23 & 7/24. 9 th cover all skill levels. Celebration following CHARITY BIKE TOUR. Yellow Springs. Full ride features live music, door prizes, speaker, Friday – Sunday, 8/5 – 8/7. 36 th AMISHLAND service pledge tour featuring frequent rest food. Online entry available. Rider Limit: AND LAKES. Howe, Ind. Multi day tour of stops. Bicycle mechanics on route. One and 500. Dayton Right to Life. Paul Coudron; 6915 Amish countryside and Michigan lakes. Friday two day options available with hilly route Vienna Woods Trl.; Dayton, OH 45459. (937) rides are short and sweet. Saturday routes choices of 28/56/61/84/100 total miles. Entry 212 3862. www.speedy feet.com o er smooth quiet roads where buggies are Deadline: July 20. Young’s Ice Cream. Judith numerous, cars few. Sunday rides head into Fowler; Alzheimer’s Association; 3797 Summit Saturday, 7/30. BLACK SWAMP MID- Southwestern Michigan’s rolling, wooded hills Glen Dr. #G100; Dayton, OH 45449. (937) 291 SUMMER TOUR. Bowling Green. Routes of dotted with lakes. Flat to rolling, route choices 3332. www.YoungsDairy.com/biketour 10/30/62 miles through the Black Swamp range from 14 to 100 miles. Rider Limit: region of Northwestern Ohio and its lush, 1,500. Michiana Bicycle Association: Attn: Ray; Saturday – Saturday, 7/23 – 7/30. 14 th fertile farmland. Short route on Slippery Elm PO Box 1574; Granger, IN 46530. (574) 387 ACROSS OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE. bike trail. Longer rides reach Grand Rapids, 6449. www.AmishlandLakes.com Portsmouth. The “Hollywood Ohio Tour” will an historic canal town. Snacks included. Black be a at to rolling exploration of Western Swamp Bicycling Society. Russ Frye: (419) 346 Saturday, 8/6. 25 th RIDE THE DARBY. Grove Ohio, starring Ohio’s back roads and small 9814. www.BlackSwampBicyclingSociety.org City. A budget tour covering 30 to 100 at to towns. See our beautiful country and visit the rolling miles of scenic routes along the Big hometowns of some of our famous sons and Sunday, 7/31. 18 th SWEET CORN Darby River and nearby watersheds. Roads daughters along the way. Average 60 miles CHALLENGE. Rich eld. Choose 10/25/50/100 marked and mapped. Columbus Outdoor per day over at to rolling terrain. Rider Limit: miles and encounter terrain ranging from Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus 250. Entry Deadline: June 21. Columbus rolling to very hilly “monster hills.” Full service OH 43220 2054. (614) 284 4087. www. Outdoor Pursuits: Maureen Williams; 1525 tour o ering new routes and snack stops, lunch Outdoor Pursuits.org Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220. (216) (vegetarian option), massages, bike drawing, 272 7436. www.Outdoor Pursuits.org/xoba free sweet corn. Rider Limit: 2,500. Rich eld Saturday, 8/6. 3 rd RALLY POINT RIVER Chamber of Commerce: Sue Serdinak; 4300 RIDE. Lima. Fundraiser bene ting Rally Point Thursday – Sunday, 7/28 – 7/31. 5 th W. Streetsboro Rd.; Rich eld, OH 44286. (330) Youth Center. Route choices for families to PAN OHIO HOPE RIDE. Cleveland. 659 3300. SweetcornRide.com fanatics alike: 20/50/100 at miles. Food, Cross the state to raise money and awareness music, recovery massage and a family friendly for American Cancer Society programs and atmosphere. Rally Point Youth Center: Jared patient services. One , two , and four day Diller; PO Box 1502; Lima, OH 45802. (419) 229 options are available covering at to rolling 4444. RallyUp.org
Saturday, 8/6. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. Ernie’s Bike Shop. Debbie Lehman; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832 2771. www.ErniesBikeShop.com
Saturday, 8/6. 18 th MAD ANTHONY RIVER RALLY. Perrysburg. You can almost hear the corn grow as you travel routes of 10/15/31/62/80/100 at miles on lightly traveled Northwestern Ohio roads. Those riding 62+ miles will nd a few rolling hills on the way to lunch. Families can enjoy the safety of bike trails for 10 and 15 mile routes. Souvenir photos and ice cream greet everyone at nish. Registration form online. Toledo Area Bicyclists. Debbie Tassie: (734) 856 3893. www. ToledoAreaBicyclists.org
Sunday, 8/7. 4 th RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. Moreland Hills. Take a tour of the Cleveland Metroparks’ “Emerald Necklace” spanning 10/25/50/100 at to hilly miles. Music and lunch post ride. Carina Adams; features and low cost. First 600 registered between! Use as training for the CFC. Routes 38125 Jackson Rd.; Moreland Hills, OH 44022. receive tee shirt and water bottle. Food, pass into the very scenic Mohican and Malabar (440) 785 0518. www.RightSideOfTheRoad. entertainment, door prizes, post ride cookout, Farm park area. A budget tour with on call sag org full ride services make for a carefree, fun day. and snack stop of the nish. Road markings, Routes of 7/18/35/48/62/83/100 at to rolling maps provided marking villages for food and Sunday, 8/8. 18 th ROAST YOUR BUNS. miles provide opportunities for all manner of drink (on your own). Shauck Area Cyclist. Keith Oberlin. A free tour of 28/52/70 miles over a at rider. Pedal With Pete Foundation: Cathy Levy; B. Elliott; 8041 Road 55; Lexington, OH 44904. to rolling route in scenic Lorain County. Brave PO Box 1233; Worthington, OH 43085. (614) (419) 362 7715. [email protected] the August heat and Roast Your Buns! Lorain 527 0202. www.PedalWithPete.org Wheelmen Bicycle Club; PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001 0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org Saturday – Sunday, 8/13 – 8/14. 37 th ROSCOE RAMBLE RIDE. Canal Fulton & Kidron. One of Saturday, 8/13. TOUR DU TOWPATH. Canal the most beautiful and scenic routes in Ohio, Fulton. Family fun starting from Canal Fulton this full service tour covers 55 or 75 miles of Canalway Center with route choices of rolling hills per day. Travel through Central 8/18/31 at to rolling miles. Shorter routes on Ohio’s unspoiled Amish countryside. Unique Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail, longer also travels food stops and giveaways. Overnight stay roads. Food, music, prizes at nish. Ohio & near canal era Roscoe Village: camping or Erie Canalway Coalition: Susan Reid; 47 W. hotel. Rider Limit: 130. Entry Deadline: July Exchange St.; Akron, OH 44308. (330) 374 31. Akron Bicycle Club. Jim & Judy Birt; 759 5658. www.OhioErieCanal.org Yorkshire Ct.; Copley, OH 44321. (330) 665 2013. www.AkronBike.org Saturday, 8/13. 24 th RIDGE RUNNER RAMBLE. New Albany. Budget tour with maps Friday – Sunday, 8/19 – 8/21. PELOTONIA. provided, roads marked, and route choices of Columbus. Jessica Kinman; 351 W. Nationwide 31/52/85/100 rolling to hilly miles. Columbus Blvd.; Columbus, OH 43212. (614) 221 6100. Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; www.pelotonia.org Columbus OH 43220 2054. (614) 436 6875. www.Outdoor Pursuits.org Saturday, 8/20. 3 rd SHAUCK BIG HILLS METRIC CENTURY. Johnsville. Saturday, 8/13. 10 th RIDE, FOR PETE’S SAKE. A challenging tour of 52/62 miles with four big Hilliard. Bene ting cerebral palsy research, hills on the shorter and seven very big hills this fundraiser is known for its high quality on the longer route – lots of smaller hills in
WooMan tour 2010 • photo by Greg Collins Saturday, 8/20. BEST “WURST” BICYCLE and Visitor’s Bureau: Donna Bauer; PO Box on call sag, showers, swimming! Flatlanders: RIDE. Bucyrus. Flat to rolling tour of 1023; Bucyrus, OH 44820. www.bucyrus.org Marc Acocks; PO Box 134; Fremont, OH 43420. 12/32/65/100 miles in association with annual (419) 334 9965. www. atlanders.info Bratwurst Festival. Full service tour including Saturday & Sunday, 8/20 & 8/21. 35th OLD pancake breakfast at rst rest stop. Several WORLD TOUR. Spring eld. About 55 miles Saturday, 8/27. 17 th NIGHT RIDES ON THE awards to riders. Historical sites, nature center, per day at a leisurely pace with motel lodging TOWPATH. Peninsula. Free, fun ride for all skill parkland, fresh country air! Ice cream, showers, in Columbus’ German Village. Baggage levels: 12 15 at miles on Towpath Trail in the available massage at nish. Bucyrus Tourism transport provided. Rider Limit: 40. Entry Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Helmet and Deadline: Aug. 1. Online details and entry bike lights required. Century Cycles; 1621 form. Dayton Cycling Club. Steve Nickerson; Main Street; Peninsula, OH. (330) 657 2209. 943 Cannondale Ave.; Xenia, OH 45385. www. www.CenturyCycles.com/goto/nightrides DaytonCyclingClub.org Sunday, 8/28. 40th WRIGHT WRIDE. Dayton. Sunday, 8/21. 17 th TRI-COUNTY TRIANGLE Celebrate Dayton’s most famous bicycle TRAIL BICYCLE TOUR. Frankfort. Explore pars makers: Wilbur and Orville Wright, on this ride of Ross, Fayette, and Highland Counties on of up to 100 at to rolling miles near where rural low tra c roads and portions of bike they developed the airplane. Full service trail. Routes of 14/21/35/50/75 at to rolling tour featuring homemade baked goods, old miles cover wide range of abilities. Beautiful fashioned cookout lunch. Dayton Cycling ride in scenic Southern Ohio. Tri County Club. PO Box 94; Dayton, OH 45409 0094. Triangle Trail Inc.; Delbert J. Doles; 586 Laurel (937) 335 3096. www.DaytonCyclingClub.org St.; Chillicothe, OH 45601. (740) 775 9322. [email protected]
Sunday, 8/21. FLATLANDER september TOUR. Fremont. Ride past corn elds and cows on mostly at quiet country Friday, 9/2. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & roads. Create rides of 25/50/75/100 miles by ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. choosing any or all of the four 25 mile loops. Ernie’s Bike Shop. Debbie Lehman; 135 Lake Beginners and children will enjoy the 12 mile Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832 2771. “Family Route” all on paved bike trail and www.ErniesBikeShop.com featuring food and friendly faces. Hot chicken sandwiches, pasta salad, homemade cookies, Saturday, 9/3. STOMP BICYCLE ADVENTURE. Hundreds of riders, thousands of donuts Saturday, 9/17. 21 st TOUR OF HOCKING Peninsula. One of the largest cycling events – they don’t stand a chance! Colavita Ohio HILLS. Circleville. Budget tour that helps riders in Northeastern Ohio, STOMP o ers route Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye prepare for Columbus Fall Challenge. Mapped choices of 10/25/63 at to hilly miles starting Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417 5772. and marked routes of 550/75/100 hilly miles and ending the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. TheTourDeDonut.com available. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Full service includes light breakfast, lunch, live Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus OH 43220 2054. music. Citizens for Metro Parks. STOMP; PO Saturday, 9/10. 31 st POPCORN 100 BIKE (614) 442 7901. www.Outdoor Pursuits.org box 72081; Akron, OH 44372. (330) 865 8065. TOUR. Marion. A relaxing and family oriented www.StompBikeRide.com tour with route options: 25/62 at miles. Rider Saturday, 9/17. 4 th PEDAL FOR Limit: 500. Marion General Hospital: Kim PETS. Westerville. Fundraising ride Saturday, 9/3. 4 th BIKE THE C-BUS. Columbus. Wenig; 1000 McKinley Park Dr.; Marion, OH for CHA Animal Shelter – proceeds help Ride the neighborhoods of Columbus and 43302. (740) 383 8980. MarionGeneral.com house homeless pets, reduce overpopulation surrounding areas covering 25+ miles over through education and spay/neuter. Routes of four segments. Tee shirts, snacks, lunch Sunday, 9/11. 41 st HHH: HANCOCK 5 to 40 at to hilly miles plus family fun rides. included. The Long Street Tour. Anne J. Ross HORIZONTAL HUNDRED. Findlay. One of the Begins and ends at shelter on Alum Creek Bike Womack; 823 ½ E. Long St. Ste. 200; Columbus, attest rides in Ohio and an excellent choice Trail. Short rides are trail only, longer rides OH 43203. (614) 251 6038. www.BikeTheCBus. for a rst 100 mile “century” attempt. Bicycle visit Hoover Reservoir and surrounding areas. com dealer/vendor displays, ice cream social, Free tees for kids. Food stop on longer routes classic ride patch to rst 1,000. Full services with post ride lunch. Shelter tours available Monday, 9/5. 7 th RAMBLE AROUND MEDINA. include rest stops with snacks, lunch, sag with dogs and cats for adoption. CHA Animal Medina. Casual free ride of 100 rolling miles support, marked roads, maps, road corners Shelter: Dan Stephans; 3765 Corporate Dr.; through Medina and Wayne County on Labor swept. Entry Deadline: Aug. 31. Online Columbus, OH 43231. (740) 852 4828. www. Day. No services but map provided. Riders registration available. Hancock Handlebars: PedalForPets.com provide their own supplies or purchase along Matt Ankrom; PO box 232; Findlay, OH 45839. the route. Medina County Bike Club: Shawn www.HancockHandlebars.org Saturday, 9/17. 17 th NIGHT RIDES ON THE Conway; PO box 844; Medina, OH 44258. (330) TOWPATH. Peninsula. Free, fun ride for all skill 421 1987. www.MedinaBikeClub.org Sunday, 9/11. 12 th RUTH I. BENTLEY levels covers 12 15 at miles on Towpath Trail MEMORIAL RIDE. Urbana. Explore in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Helmet Friday – Sunday, 9/9 – 9/11. 8 th SUNFLOWER Champaign and portions of neighboring and bike lights required. Century Cycles; 1621 REVOLUTION. Milford. A weekend of activities counties on country roads through beautiful, Main Street; Peninsula, OH. (330) 657 2209. and fundraising to aid in the ght against scenic agricultural areas dotted with historical www.CenturyCycles.com/goto/nightrides Parkinson’s Disease. Bike race Friday evening, landmarks. Routes of 15/30/45/60/100 at to celebration and conference Saturday, multi very hilly miles are available – short route is Saturday, 9/17. 4 th PAWPAW DOUBLE- sport fundraiser Sunday. Inspired in part by “family friendly.” Riders receive continental NICKEL BIKE RIDE. Albany. Starting from Tour de France racer Davis Phinney who was breakfast, lunch. Entry Deadline: Sept. 3. annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival, ride 22 or 55 diagnosed with Parkinson’s at age 40. Sunday’s Funds raised used to maintain Champaign hilly miles. Enjoy challenging climbs, ridge top ride o ers at to hilly routes of 10/25/62 miles. County Trail and future development of the views, sweet downhills, all along the Raccoon University Hospital Foundation. Sun ower system. Simon Kenton Path nders: Nancy Creek Watershed. Budget entry fee includes Charity Ride; UHF; 235 Goodman Ave. #1200; Lokai Baldwin; PO Box 91; Urbana, OH 43078. festival admission. Athens Bicycle: Peter Cincinnati, OH 45219. www.Sun owerRev.org (937) 605 2434. SimonKentonPath nders.org Kotses; 4 W. Stimson Ave.; Athens, OH 45701. (740) 594 9944. www.AthensBicycle.com Saturday, 9/10. 27 th COVERED BRIDGE Sunday, 9/11. 30 th DRY RUN. Westerville. TOUR. Canal Winchester. Budget tour of Take your pick of routes: 35/58/75/100 at Saturday, 9/17. SIPPO VALLEY BICYCLE 45/55/95/105 marked and mapped miles. to very hilly miles – the longer the distance, POKER RUN. Dalton. Riding 15 miles on the Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. the more challenging the terrain! Full service Sippo Valley Trail, cyclists stop to draw cards Ste. 100; Columbus OH 43220 2054. (614) 866 tour featuring sag support and food stops at ve checkpoints. Top 10 hands win prizes as 8698. www.Outdoor Pursuits.org with sandwiches and orchard fresh fruit. do those who draw a joker! All ages welcome, Westerville Bicycle Club: David Hoodin; PO proceeds bene t local trail projects. Massillon Saturday, 9/10. HOLMES 100. Millersburg. Box 356; Westerville, OH 43081. (614) 457 Area Greenways, Inc. & Rails to Trails of Wayne Tour scenic town and country of Holmes 9571. www.WestervilleBicycleClub.org County. Debbie Lehman; Ernie’s Bicycle Shop; County of routes of 25/60/100 at to hilly 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) miles. Long stretches through Amish country 838 2771. www.ErniesBikeShop.com with winding roads, beautiful valleys, rolling hills. Lunch provided for longer route riders, all invited to post ride meal with live music. Rider Limit: 500. Proceeds bene t Historic Downtown Millersburg. Historic Downtown Millersburg. PO Box 425; Millersburg, OH 44654 0425. (330) 275 1347. www.holmes100. com
Saturday, 9/10. 5 th THE TOUR DE DONUT. Arcanum. Fun event over a 15 or 30 mile at course. Eat as many donuts as you can at donut stops to reduce competitive ride time. Saturday, 9/24. 2 nd THE CF CYCLE FOR LIFE. Waynesville. Enjoy some of the most scenic terrain in the Greater Cincinnati Area via routes of 21/32/65 rolling miles. Registration fee plus fundraising minimum for entry; bene ts Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 4420 Carver Woods Dr.; Cincinnati, OH 45242. (513) 533 9300. dayton.c .org/cycle october
Saturday, 10/1. 17 th NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH. Peninsula. Free, fun ride for all skill levels covers 12 15 at miles on Towpath Trail in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Helmet and bike lights required. Century Cycles; 1621 Main Street; Peninsula, OH. (330) 657 2209. www.CenturyCycles.com/goto/nightrides
Saturday, 10/1. GREAT GHOSE RIDER RAMBLE. St. Leon, Ind. Full service ride featuring routes of 20/35/50/75/100 rolling to very hilly miles. Century has six big climbs. Also features family fun ride and Halloween costume contest. Optional post ride pasta meal. Cincinnati Cycle Club. PO Box 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243 0441. www. Sunday, 9/18. 2 nd THE WOO•MAN. Wooster Sunday, 9/18. MORON: MIFFLIN OHIO RIDE CincinnatiCycleClub.org & Mans eld. Tour the rolling hills of mid Ohio OUTTA NOWHERE. Mi in. A free ride of about between Wooster and Mans eld on routes of 45 miles in the Mohican – Malabar region of Saturday, 10/1. 15 th PEDAL THE LAKES. 20/50/100 miles. Funds raised support breast North central Ohio. A map is provided but Greenville, Penn. All new routes to choose cancer awareness e orts through Wooster no other services. Very hilly with numerous from: 10/32/50/62/100/125 scenic, rolling to Community Hospital and Pat Kracker Breast di cult climbs, speedy descents. Bicycle and hilly miles through Western Pennsylvania’s Cancer Fund in Mans eld. Full service tour rider must be prepared for this one: it has Amish countryside. Bene ts area recreational including breakfast and lunch from Panera its ups and downs! Richard DeLombard; PO trails. Mercer County Trails Association: Mike Bread. Tee shirt and water bottle also included. Box 230; Huron, OH 44839. http://mysite. Kotyk; PO Box 1553; Hermitage, PA 16148. Pledge raising is encouraged but not required. ncnetwork.net/res117bnp/id7.html MCTrails.org Panera Bread. Greg Collins; 3399 South Lakeshore Dr.; St. Joseph, MI 49085. (269) 556 Saturday, 9/24. 21 st KNOX COUNTY BICYCLE Saturday & Sunday, 10/1 & 10/2. 5000. www.WooManTour.com CHALLENGE. Gambier. Full service tour of 6th PVG TOUR. Geneva on the Lake. the beautiful hills of Knox County covering A getaway weekend of cycling enjoyment Sunday, 9/18. 38 th NEOC: NORTH-EAST 33/62/78/100 miles. Slow down for Amish begins with wine and cheese reception Friday OHIO CENTURY. Newton Falls. Riders can buggies! Century route and longer loops are evening (9/30) at state park lodge. Saturday look forward to homemade cookies on rides challenging CFC tune ups! Shorter rides have o ers rides of about 40 and 62 miles. One of 35/62/100 at to rolling miles with a couple fewer hills, uses Kokosing Gap Trail for return. ride of about 40 miles on Sunday. The terrain of larger hills included on longer rides. Full Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. in the area ranges from fairly at to hilly. Lots lunch on longer two rides. Century riders visit Ste. 100; Columbus OH 43220 2054. (614) 657 of amenities including two catered lunches, Trumbull, Portage, Geauga, and Ashtabula 9669. www.Outdoor Pursuits.org dinner, rest stops, cue sheets, goodie bag, Counties. Online entry available. Out Spokin’ bottle of wine. Special rate accommodations Wheelmen: William Russell; PO Box 838; Saturday, 9/24. 7 th FREDERICK- at The Lodge at Geneva State Park includes Youngstown, OH 44501 0838. (330) 549 0550. SBURG LIBRARY ROLL. Fredericks bu et breakfasts, hot showers, bikes in www.OutSpokinWheelmen.com burg. Enjoy a tour of 18/24/32 at miles or hit room, use of all lodge facilities. Many more the road for a very hilly adventure of 32/62 details online. HubBub Custom Bicycles. 4177 Sunday, 9/18. 39 th IRISH HILLS TOUR. miles. Proceeds bene t the all volunteer May eld Rd #Rear; South Euclid, OH 44121. Sylvania. Paved roads and trail with route Fredericksburg Community Library. Riders (800) 888 2027. www.HubBubCustom.com choices of 10/31/62/100 at to rolling miles cover the length of the gorgeous Holmes o er lovely riding for all. Short rides are atter, County Rail Trail and/or scenic, challenging Saturday & Sunday, 10/1 & 10/2. 36 th CFC: longer routes enter Michigan’s beautiful green back road cycling through Holmes and COLUMBUS FALL CHALLENGE. Sugar Grove. farmlands and lake lled Irish Hills region. Rest southern Wayne Counties. Commemorative Full service tour guaranteed to make you stops for all, lunch on longer routes. Hostelling long sleeve tee, refreshment stops, fry pies work: strenuous two days of riding steep hills, International – Toledo Area. Tour Director; PO at nish. Orrville Cycling Club. Dave & Jane screaming descents, incredible views from box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635 2736. (419) Braddock; 4835 Graber Rd.; Fredericksburg, the hills of Southeastern Ohio. Covers about 250 0262. HIToledo.org OH 44627. (330) 695 2693. www.FredLib.org 110 miles each day. You’ll earn road cred and real bragging rights if you complete this one! Century Cycles. 1621 Main Street; Peninsula, The dtandard by which other “hilly” rides are OH. (330) 657 2209. www.CenturyCycles.com/ judged. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 goto/nightrides Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus OH 43220 2054. (614) 442 7901. www.Outdoor Pursuits.org Saturday, 10/15. 2 nd FAMILY FUN BIKE RIDE. St. Marys. Fundraiser ride along the historic Sunday, 10/8. TOUR DE LOVELAND. Miami Erie Canal and Great Lake St. Marys, the Loveland. Flat to very hilly 7/20/35/70 miles largest man made lake in the world. Two 12 depending upon which route you choose. mile loop trails are available – ride one or both. Formerly known as the Tour de Montgomery. Good For Business: Karen Blumhorst; 124 S. Patty Baker; 5024 Rollman Estates Dr.; Front St.; St. Marys, OH 45885. (419) 394 0003. Cincinnati, OH 45236. (513) 290 0141. www.CapabilitiesInc.biz [email protected] Saturday, 10/15. FAMILY HAUNTED RIDE. Saturday, 10/8. 6 th BREAST CANCER Whitehouse. Designed for families with AWARENESS RIDE. Westerville. Routes of children 12 and under, come dressed in 10/25/50 at miles. Trek dealers nationwide bike safe costume and ride 3 to 5 at miles host this ride on the same day. Proceeds bene t entirely in Oak Openings Metropark. Ride the the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Food, “haunted” bike trail led by a naturalist who live music, door prizes to participants. Trek will tell spooky stories. Face painting, treats, Bicycle Store of Columbus. 5334 N. Hamilton lunch provided. Rider Limit: 60. Hostelling Rd.; Columbus, OH 43230. (614) 933 9999. International – Toledo Area. Tour Director; PO www.TrekStoreColumbus.com Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635 2736. (419) Farm ‘N Barn 2010 • photo by Gary by ‘N Barn 2010 • photo Whipple Farm 882 5707. HIToledo.org Saturday, 10/8. 26 th FALL HOOT. Carroll. Budget tour covering 35/55/80 miles, all with Saturday, 10/15. 34 th TOMBSTONE TOUR. november some hills – more distance = more and bigger Sylvania. Celebrate the Halloween season hills! Final COP budget tour of the season. riding 38 at miles of mostly at back country Sunday, 11/6. 37 th RED FLANNEL Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. roads. Participate in “Gravesite Sighting METRIC CENTURY. Oberlin. Top Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220 2054. (614) Adventure,” visiting local cemeteries. Prizes the year o with the premier end of season 444 2276. www.Outdoor Pursuits.org for best bike safe consumes. Free group or touring event! Red Flannel has: homemade individual photo for each rider. Lunch and soup, cookies, and a ra e. The rolling 64 Saturday 10/8. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO orchard visit with cider and cookies included. mile route visits historic Milan, birthplace & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. Hostelling International – Toledo Area. Tour of inventor Thomas A. Edison. The rolling Ernie’s Bike Shop. Debbie Lehman; 135 Lake Director; PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635 and scenic 32 mile ride tours rural Lorain Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832 2771. 2736. (419) 882 5707. HIToledo.org County. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO www.ErniesBikeShop.com Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001 0102. www. Sunday, 10/16. 8 th GARRETT WONDERS LorainWheelmen.org Saturday, 10/8. 3 rd BELLAIRE OKTOBERFEST BIRTHDAY BIKE RIDE. Warren. In memory of FALL FUN RIDE. Bellaire. Routes of 20/50 Garrett Wonders, Olympic hopeful, killed in rolling to very hilly miles as a part of 2004 on a training ride by a careless driver. Flat Oktoberfest celebration. Bicycle safety check, to rolling event is a fully supported 32 mile january 1, 2012 snacks, lunch, sag included. Ohio Valley ride and family oriented 6 mile ride on the Riverfront Development Committee. Quick Trumbull County Western Reserve Greenway Sunday, 1/1/2012. 36 th ABCDEFGHIJ! Service Bicycle Shop; 701 N. Lincoln Ave.; and surrounding roads. Includes tee shirt, Medina. A free, self supported ride in Medina Bridgeport, OH 43912. (740) 635 3700. www. goodie bag, food, cookie stops, door prizes. County covering 3/12/24 rolling miles. Map QuickServiceCycle.com Proceeds bene t Garrett Wonders Memorial provided but no other services or support. Fund, supporting scholarship and cycling Participation certi cate available post ride. Sunday, 10/9. 33 rd FALL-N-LEAF. Bellville. advocacy. Garrett Wonders Memorial Fund. Prepare for the weather and expect it to get Want to challenge yourself? Ride the hills of Jay Wonders; 1349 Beechcrest NW; Warren, OH worse! A Bi Cycling Dandy Excuse For Getting Richland and Knox Counties. Choice of 37/68 44485. (330) 398 2818. GarrettsRide.org Hibernated In January! Medina County Bicycle miles of rolling to hilly terrain. Hot food and Club. Richard DeLombard; PO Box 230; Huron, sag included. There will be beautiful fall colors Saturday, 10/29. 35 th FFF(FFFF): OH 44839. http://mysite.ncnetwork.net/ to be seen riding through Amish communities. FRIENDSVILLE FREEBIE FIFTY (FALL res117bnp/id9.html Some B&O trail riding. Online entry available. FOLIAGE & FROSTBITE FROLIC). Medina. Mid Ohio Bikers: Terry White; PO Box 844; Free, self supported ride around Medina Sunday, 1/1/2012. 36 th BEAN RIDE. Mans eld, OH 44901. (419) 5445 3946. www. County. Map provided, no other services. Cider Perrysburg. Bring in the new year on a free ride MidOhiobikers.org served in park where the two rolling routes with map provided. Routes of 13/17/21 at split: 28/50 miles. Boo-hoo, no Dracu-Lou! miles follow the scenic Maumee River. Enjoy Saturday, 10/15. 2 nd ALL HAIL THE ALE Bike safe costumes optional. Medina County a bowl of bean soup for warmth and to bring NIGHT RIDE FOR CLEVELAND BEER WEEK. Bicycle Club. Richard DeLombard; PO Box 230; good luck. Ride is free but pay for what you eat Peninsula. Dress up in bike safe, beer inspired Huron, OH 44839. http://mysite.ncnetwork. at the restaurant stop. Hostelling International costumes and ride 12 – 15 at miles on the net/res117bnp/id8.html – Toledo Area. Tour Director; PO Box 352736; Towpath Trail in the Cuyahoga Valley National Toledo, OH 43635 2736. (419) 882 5707. Park. Free! Helmet and bike lights required. HIToledo.org about 20 to 40 riders. Club level racing with racing for casual and category 1, 2, 3 riders. no prize money. Flat course, 9 – 25 miles for 331 Racing. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; time trials, 25 – 35 miles, road races. Maumee Medina, OH 44256. www.331racing.com Valley Wheelmen. Scott Main; 219 Win eld Dr.; Bowling Green, OH 43402. (419) 352 5366. racing www.MaumeeValleyWheelmen.com may Sunday, 4/10. CUYAHOGA VALLEY CIRCUIT RACE SERIES. Bath. Spring training series Sunday, 5/1. CUYAHOGA VALLEY CIRCUIT for USCF Cat. 1 4, Cat. 4, 5, Citizen racers. RACE SERIES. Bath. Spring training series 331 Racing. Brad Hansen: (330) 920 9133. for USCF Cat. 1 4, Cat. 4, 5, Citizen racers. march www.331racing.com 331 Racing. Brad Hansen: (330) 920 9133. www.331racing.com Sunday, 3/12. 5 th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME Sunday, 4/10. CHALLENGE AT TRIAL SERIES TEST AND TUNE. Greenville. MOUNTWOOD. OMBC & WVMBA #1. Wednesday, 5/11. BLUE STREAK TIME The Midwest’s largest time trial series with Waverly, W.Va. Racers earn points for BOTH the TRIAL. WPAFB. In this event, entrants over over $10,000 in cash, season long points OMBC and WVMBA State Series. Free Kids Race age 50 will have an opportunity to compete competition, team competition, custom 10am. XC racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice, in the Dayton Regional Senior Olympics. Ohio awards, door prizes, classes for every race Women, Clydesdale. OMBC. www.OMBC.net Bicycle Federation: Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Rocketship Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890 6689. chuck@ sports Management. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Wednesday, 4/13. BLUE STREAK TIME ohiobike.org Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417 TRIAL. WPAFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation: Chuck 5772. ColavitaZippTT.com Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) Sunday, 5/15. 3 rd EASTERN OHIO TIME 890 6689. [email protected] TRIAL SERIES. Deer eld. Colavita Ohio Sunday, 3/27. 5 th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME Cycling. Brian & Kelly Baird; 4586 W. Prospect TRIAL SERIES #1. Casstown. The Midwest’s Saturday, 4/16. 12 th MOHICAN WILDERNESS St.; Mantua, OH 44255. (330) 274 2605. www. largest time trial series with over $10,000 in – OMBC #2. Loudonville. Old school racing on EasternOhioTimeTrial.com cash, season long points competition, team States oldest, most challenging course. Note: competition, custom awards, door prizes, Spring weather may force changes, check Saturday, 5/21. VULTURE’S KNOB XC & classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR for updates! Cash and Prizes. Featuring Great BONUS RACE. Wooster. Mighty and majestic Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Lakes Beer and pasta dinner. www.OMBC.net old school course. Bonus single speed event Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, following XC race. Mountain, and XC racing for OH 45331. (937) 417 5772. ColavitaZippTT. Sunday, 4/17. 5 th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME casual and category 1, 2, 3 riders. 331 Racing. com TRIAL SERIES #2. Bellbrook. The Midwest’s Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH largest time trial series with over $10,000 in 44256. www.331racing.com cash, season long points competition, team competition, custom awards, door prizes, Sunday, 5/22. 5 th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME april classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR TRIAL SERIES #3. Greenville. The Midwest’s Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. largest time trial series with over $10,000 in Thursday, 4/7. 4 th SPEEDY FEET TIME Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, cash, season long points competition, team TRIALS. Casstown. Speedy Feet hosts a 10 OH 45331. (937) 417 5772. ColavitaZippTT. competition, custom awards, door prizes, mile time trial followed by an open bike race com classes for every race, bicycle type. ABR Time for cash on the rst Thursday of every month, Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Roger April thru September. The time trials begin at Sunday, 4/17. CUYAHOGA VALLEY CIRCUIT Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 6:30 PM on the rolling course. Speedy Feet. RACE SERIES. Bath. Spring training series 45331. (937) 417 5772. ColavitaZippTT.com (937) 361 6825. www.speedy feet.com for USAC Cat. 1 4, Cat. 4, 5, Citizen racers. 331 Racing. Brad Hansen: (330) 920 9133. Saturday, 5/22. 2 nd GRASSMAN – OMBC #3 Thursday, 4/7. MAUMEE VALLEY www.331racing.com Coshocton. The site of many reported sightings WHEELMEN CLUB RACE SERIES. Toledo Area. of the elusive Bigfoot (?!). Challenging, scenic UASC sanctioned races every Thursday from Saturday, 4/30. 20 th CALVIN’S CHALLENGE. course on AEP land. Cash and prizes. XC mid April through mid September. Type of Spring eld. How far can you ride in six or 12 racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Women, Novice, race varies each week between road races, hours? How fast a century? Your team + relay Clydesdale. OMBC. www.OMBC.net criteriums, and time trials. All riders must hold division = ? Non comp event also available. a USA Cycling (USAC) license or purchase a Flat to rolling routes are 7 and 50 mile loops. one day license on the day of the race; club Divisions for all types of bike, age classes from membership also required. All categories 10 to 80+ years. UMCA sanctioned time trial/ welcome from Cat 1 to Cat 5. Races are held ultramarathon. Consider Biking: Je Stephens; in an A, B, C. level format. Field ranges from PO Box 937; Worthington, OH 43085. (614) 579 1127. www.CalvinsChallenge.com
Saturday & Sunday, 4/30 & 5/1. VULTURE’S KNOB 331 KICKOFF FESTIVAL. Wooster. A two day event featuring demo expo, kids’ races, XC race, downhill race, bonus dog race, and more! Mountain, XC, and Downhill june
Thursday, 6/2. STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 10- MILE BICYCLE TIME TRIAL. Casstown. Rolling on road course for time trialing open to all comers. Speedy Feet. (937) 361 6825. www. speedy feet.com
Saturday, 6/4. MOHICAN MOUNTAIN BIKE 100K AND 100-MILE RACE – OMBC ULTRA. Loudonville. Line up alongside top US Pro’s in Ohio’s only single loop 100 mile race. Too far? Race the 100k race. $5000 cash plus prizes and primes. Earn points in the NUE: National Ultra Endurance Series Race #3. 600+ racers last year! Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Singlespeed, Masters 50+. Featuring Great Lakes Beer and post race BBQ. OMBC. www. OMBC.net
Sunday, 6/5. 2011 USAC OHIO STATE TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Versailles. Crowning Mohican MTB 100 • photo by Jymi by MTB 100 • photo Perrone Mohican of the Ohio State Championships in all USAC categories and age groups. Courses: 20K/40K. Cash Prizes: $1,500 in addition to state medals. Endurance Race. 331 Racing. Kevin Daum; Open to riders from all states. Colavita Ohio july 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) Cycling; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 461 9331. www.331Racing.com 45331. (937) 417 5772. MidwestTimeTrial.com Monday, 7/4. 36 th JULY 4TH TWIN SIZZLER. Medina. Popular Citizen race with a festive Sunday, 7/17. 3 rd EASTERN OHIO TIME Sunday, 6/19. NEO POWER SERIES #1 – community multi sport atmosphere. The 26 TRIAL SERIES. Deer eld. Colavita Ohio REAGAN PARK TIME TRIAL. Medina. Ohio’s mile on road course is rolling to hilly. YWCA Cycling. Brian & Kelly Baird; 4586 W. Prospect premier MTB race series featuring $25,000 in of Medina County. Debbie Poland; 780 E. St.; Mantua, OH 44255. (330) 274 2605. www. prizes. Stage 1: O road time trial. 331 Racing. Smith Rd. Ste. A; Medina, OH 44256. dpoland@ EasternOhioTimeTrial.com Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH medinaredcross.org 44256. (330) 461 9331. www.331Racing.com Saturday, 7/30. BATTLE OF TURKEY RUN – Sunday, 7/10. 5 th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME OMBC #6. Mt. Perry/Zanesville. Race course Sunday, 6/19. 3 rd EASTERN OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES #5. Portland, Ind. The Midwest’s designed by OMBC Champion, Chris Skinner. TRIAL SERIES. Deer eld. Colavita Ohio largest time trial series with over $10,000 in Great Lakes Beer and post race bu et makes Cycling. Brian & Kelly Baird; 4586 W. Prospect cash, season long points competition, team this race a “must do” event. Cash and Prizes. St.; Mantua, OH 44255. (330) 274 2605. www. competition, custom awards, door prizes, www.OMBC.net EasternOhioTimeTrial.com classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Wednesday, 6/22. BLUE STREAK TIME Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, TRIAL. WPAFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation: Chuck OH 45331. (937) 417 5772. ColavitaZippTT. august Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) com 890 6689. [email protected] Sunday, 8/7. 5 th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL Sunday, 7/10. EASTFORK STATE PARK – SERIES #6. Celina. The Midwest’s largest time Sunday, 6/26. RACE TO THE HILLS – OMBC OMBC #5. Bethel/Cincinnati. Fast, rolling trails trial series with over $10,000 in cash, season #4. Nelsonville/Athens. One of the most with little Elevation changes make Eastfork long points competition, team competition, popular races in the Ohio series features fast, one of the most highly attended races for custom awards, door prizes, classes for owing singletrack. Free Kids 12 and under Pro/Experts and beginners alike. Racers earn every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. race at 11am. Athens Bike Club and Athens BOTH OMBC and Kentucky Series Points. Cash Bike Shop. www.OMBC.net and prizes. CORA, Cincinnati O road Alliance. OMBC. www.OMBC.net Sunday, 6/26. 5 th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL SERIES #4. De ance. The Midwest’s Wednesday, 7/13. BLUE STREAK TIME largest time trial series with over $10,000 in TRIAL. WPAFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation: Chuck cash, season long points competition, team Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) competition, custom awards, door prizes, 890 6689. [email protected] classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Saturday, 7/16. NEO POWER SERIES Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, #2 – VULTURE’S KNOB DOUBLE-DOWN OH 45331. (937) 417 5772. ColavitaZippTT. ENDURO. Wooster. Ohio’s premier MTB race com series featuring $25,000 in prizes – Stage 2: Rocketship sports Management. Roger Sunday, 8/28. DILLON ROCKS – OMBC Sunday, 9/25. NORTHEAST OHIO Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH #9. Zanesville. Designed by AOA, test your CRANKFEST – OMBC #11. Ravenna. The 45331. (937) 417 5772. ColavitaZippTT.com mettle along one of Ohio’s most technical crown jewel of Northeast Ohio designed by race courses featuring owing singletrack CAMBA: Cleveland Mountain Bike Association. Sunday, 8/7. NEO POWER SERIES #3 – THE sprinkled with renowned rock gardens. Free Free kids race at 11am. OMBC. www.OMBC.net THORN TIME TRIAL (FINDLEY STATE PARK). Kids Race at 11am. OMBC. www.OMBC.net Wellington. Ohio’s premier MTB race series featuring $25,000 in prizes – Stage 3: o road time trial. 331 Racing. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. october Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 461 9331. september www.331Racing.com Sunday, 10/1. 5 th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL Saturday & Sunday, 9/3 & 9/4. NEO POWER SERIES #9. Dayton. The Midwest’s largest time Wednesday, 8/10. BLUE STREAK TIME SERIES #4 – THE BIG VALLEY FESTIVAL AT trial series with over $10,000 in cash, season TRIAL. WPAFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation: Chuck CAMP MANATOC. Peninsula. Ohio’s largest long points competition, team competition, Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) MTB festival: A two day event featuring demo custom awards, door prizes, classes for 890 6689. [email protected] expo, kids’ races, XC and CX race, open ride every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. preview, clinics, and more! 331 Racing. Kevin Rocketship sports Management. Roger Sunday, 8/14. 23 rd SMITH DAIRY MILK RACE. Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH Orrville. Great traditional road race, well (330) 461 9331. www.331Racing.com 45331. (937) 417 5772. ColavitaZippTT.com marshaled and with State Patrol escort. USA Cycling sanctioned event for Cat. 2, 3, 4, 5, on Friday, 9/9. MILFORD SUNFLOWER Sunday, 10/2. BARKCAMP MOUNTAIN courses of 20 to 50 rolling miles. Day of race CLASSIC. Milford. Kicko to a weekend of BIKE CHALLENGE. Belmont. Quick license available. Flier online. Orrville Cycling tness activities and Parkinson’s Disease Service Bike Shop. 701 N. Lincoln Ave.; Club. Rich Corfman; 425 E. Paradise St.; Orrville, awareness inspired in part by cycling legend Bridgeport, OH 43912. (740) 635 3700. www. OH 44667. (330) 682 1911. OrrvilleCycling.com Davis Phinney who was diagnosed at age QuickServiceCycle.com 40. This USCF sanctioned event welcomes Sunday, 8/14. ALUM CREEK STATE PARK – Cat. 5/Women, Cat. 3 4, Juniors, 123s for Saturday, 10/8. 3 rd MOHICAN STATE FOREST OMBC #7. Delaware/Columbus. Plan a family an evening of criterium racing. University – OMBC #12. Loudonville. Rated #1 in Ohio Fun day at the beach. Race begins and ends Hospital Foundation & 7 Hills Racing. Event by Mountain Bike Action Magazine! 24 miles at the beach running across the dam to fast, Coordinator; UHF; 235 Goodman Ave. #1200; of owing singletrack around scenic Mohican owing singletrack. Free Kids 12 and under Cincinnati, OH 45219. Sun owerRev.org gorge. One lap for sport and expert. Shorter race. Check website for race times. COMBO, lap for Novice. Great Lakes Beer and Pasta Central Ohio Mountain Bike Organization. Sunday, 9/11. BOB EVANS FARMHAND dinner included. OMBC. www.OMBC.net OMBC. www.OMBC.net XC – OMBC #10. Rio Grande. Designed and directed by Jon Burris. Racers earn both OMBC Wednesday, 10/12. BLUE STREAK TIME Sunday, 8/21. 3 rd EASTERN OHIO TIME and WVMBA points! Post race meal from Bob TRIAL. WPAFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation: Chuck TRIAL SERIES. Deer eld. Colavita Ohio Evans. OMBC. www.OMBC.net Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) Cycling. Brian & Kelly Baird; 4586 W. Prospect 890 6689. [email protected] St.; Mantua, OH 44255. (330) 274 2605. www. Wednesday, 9/14. BLUE STREAK TIME EasternOhioTimeTrial.com TRIAL. WPAFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation: Chuck Saturday, 10/15. NEO POWER SERIES #6 – Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) VULTURE’S KNOB OKTOBERFEST. Wooster. Sunday, 8/21. ENGLAND-IDLEWILD PARK – 890 6689. [email protected] Ohio’s premier MTB race series featuring OMBC #8. Burlington Kentucky. Located just $25,000 in prizes. Stage 6: Series Final & 15 minutes south of Cincinnati. Racers earn Sunday, 9/18. 3 rd EASTERN OHIO TIME Oktoberfest. 331 Racing. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. BOTH OMBC and Kentucky Series Points, Cash TRIAL SERIES. Deer eld. Colavita Ohio Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 461 9331. and Prizes. Free Kids Race too! OMBC. www. Cycling. Brian & Kelly Baird; 4586 W. Prospect www.331Racing.com OMBC.net St.; Mantua, OH 44255. (330) 274 2605. www. EasternOhioTimeTrial.com Sunday, 10/16. 3 rd CRANKENSTEIN Sunday, 8/28. 5 th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL MONSTER 100. Casstown. In the team TT, SERIES #7. Versailles. The Midwest’s largest Sunday, 9/18. NEO POWER SERIES #5 – WEST each rider will ride 22 miles individually on the time trial series, over $10,000 in cash, season BRANCH MINI-ENDURO. Ravenna. Ohio’s rolling course. After each rider nishes laps, long points competition, team competition, premier MTB race series featuring $25,000 in the three person team will compete 33 miles, custom awards, door prizes, classes for prizes. Stage 5: Endurance race. 331 Racing. draft legal, together. Speedy Feet. (937) 361 every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 6825. www.speedy feet.com Rocketship sports Management. Roger 44256. (330) 461 9331. www.331Racing.com Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH Sunday, 10/23. MOHICAN WILDERNESS 45331. (937) 417 5772. ColavitaZippTT.com Sunday, 9/18. 5 th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL – OMBC #13. Loudonville. All ties will be SERIES #8. Centerville. The Midwest’s largest broken at OMBC’s Championship race on time trial series, over $10,000 in cash, season Ohio’s oldest, most challenging course. All long points competition, team competition, racers welcome if you haven’t raced any other custom awards, door prizes, classes for series races. Expect hard climbs, technical every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. rock gardens, and speedy descents. Cash and Rocketship sports Management. Roger prizes. Featuring Great Lakes Beer and pasta Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH dinner. OMBC. www.OMBC.net 45331. (937) 417 5772. ColavitaZippTT.com 2011 OHIO BICYCLE EVENTS CALENDAR. Copyright © 2011 by the Ohio Bicycle Federation. A service of the Ohio Bicycle Federa ROTAFLORA – As part of the public tion. Photographs and illustrations are the property of their indi art program for Slavic Village’s vidual owners and may not be reproduced without the expressed Morgana Run Trail, Cleveland’s rst consent of their owners. Cover Photo by Juice Images / Juice Im multi purpose rails to trails project, ages (RF) / Jupiterimages. In addition to the support of our adver Cleveland Public Art worked with Slavic Village Development and tisers, the generous donations of many organizations and indi ParkWorks to develop a marker for viduals helped to make this Calendar possible. Special thanks to the trail’s East 49th Street trailhead. these donors: Cincinnati Cycle Club, Akron Bicycle Club, Hostell The 35 foot tall ower sculpture ing International Toledo Area, Orrville Cycling Club, Seven Hills composed of steel, bicycle wheels, Racing, 331 Promotion LLC, Pedal With Pete Kent, GOBA, Heart and LED lighting, beauti es and of Ohio Tailwinds, Friends of Madison County Parks. Compiled, ed brings attention to this trailhead. It is ited, and designed by James Guilford. Editorial address: Ohio Bi a representation of a owering garlic cycle Events Calendar; PO Box 450806; Westlake, OH 44145 0617. plant. The sculpture was designed by Printed by Duncan Press, Inc., Canton, on recycled gloss stock us artist Jake Beckman and fabricated by ing soy based inks. The Web version of this Calendar is updated Signature Sign Company of Cleveland. with any changes or corrections as they are received – check there Erected in June 2010, rota ora was dedicated in July as part of Walk and for updates! Join and participate in our Ohio rides email news list – Roll around the Morgana Run Trail. details available on our Web site. Nope, you can’t please everyone!
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