2011 Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar - Racing
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march
Sunday, 3/12. 5th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL SERIES TEST AND TUNE. Greenville. The Midwest's largest time trial series with over $10,000 in cash, season-long points competition, team competition, custom awards, door prizes, classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaZippTT.comSunday, 3/27. 5th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL SERIES #1. Casstown. The Midwest's largest time trial series with over $10,000 in cash, season-long points competition, team competition, custom awards, door prizes, classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaZippTT.com
april
Thursday, 4/7. MAUMEE VALLEY WHEELMEN CLUB RACE SERIES. Toledo Area. USAC- sanctioned races every Thursday from mid-April through mid-September. Type of race varies each week between road races, criteriums, and time trials. All riders must hold a USA Cycling (USAC) license or purchase a one-day license on the day of the race; club membership also required. All categories welcome from Cat 1 to Cat 5. Races are held in an A, B, C. level format. Field ranges from about 20 to 40 riders. Club-level racing with no prize money. Flat course, 9 – 25 miles for time trials, 25 – 35 miles, road races. Maumee Valley Wheelmen. Scott Main; 219 Winfield Dr.; Bowling Green, OH 43402. (419) 352-5366. www.MaumeeValleyWheelmen.comThursday, 4/7. 4th SPEEDY FEET TIME TRIALS. Casstown. Speedy Feet hosts a 10-mile time trial followed by an open bike race for cash on the first Thursday of every month, April thru September. The time trials begin at 6:30 PM on the rolling course. Speedy Feet. (937) 361-6825. www.speedy-feet.com
Sunday, 4/10. CUYAHOGA VALLEY CIRCUIT RACE SERIES. Bath. Spring training series for USCF Cat. 1-4, Cat. 4, 5, Citizen racers. 331 Racing. Brad Hansen: (330) 920-9133. www.331racing.com
Sunday, 4/10. CHALLENGE AT MOUNTWOOD. OMBC & WVMBA #1. Waverly, W.Va. Racers earn points for BOTH the OMBC and WVMBA State Series. Free Kids Race 10am. XC racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice, Women, Clydesdale. OMBC. www.OMBC.net
Wednesday, 4/13. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL. WPAFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation: Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Saturday, 4/16. 12th MOHICAN WILDERNESS – OMBC #2. Loudonville. Old-school racing on
States oldest, most challenging course. Note: Spring weather may force changes, check for updates! Cash and Prizes. Featuring Great Lakes Beer and pasta dinner. www.OMBC.net
Sunday, 4/17. 5th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL SERIES #2. Bellbrook. The Midwest's largest time trial series with over $10,000 in cash, season-long points competition, team competition, custom awards, door prizes, classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaZippTT.com
Sunday, 4/17. CUYAHOGA VALLEY CIRCUIT RACE SERIES. Bath. Spring training series for USAC Cat. 1-4, Cat. 4, 5, Citizen racers. 331 Racing. Brad Hansen: (330) 920-9133. www.331racing.com
Saturday, 4/30. 20th CALVIN'S CHALLENGE. Springfield. How far can you ride in six or 12 hours? How fast a century? Your team + relay division = ? Non-comp event also available. Flat to rolling routes are 7- and 50-mile loops. Divisions for all types of bike, age classes from 10 to 80+ years. UMCA-sanctioned time trial/ultramarathon. Consider Biking: Jeff Stephens; 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 racing for casual and category 1, 2, 3 riders. 331 Racing. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. www.331racing.com
may
Sunday, 5/1. CUYAHOGA VALLEY CIRCUIT RACE SERIES. Bath. Spring training series for USCF Cat. 1-4, Cat. 4, 5, Citizen racers. 331 Racing. Brad Hansen: (330) 920-9133. www.331racing.comWednesday, 5/11. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL. WPAFB. In this event, entrants over age 50 will have an opportunity to compete in the Dayton Regional Senior Olympics. Ohio Bicycle Federation: Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Sunday, 5/15. 3rd EASTERN OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES. Deerfield. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Brian & Kelly Baird; 4586 W. Prospect St.; Mantua, OH 44255. (330) 274-2605. www.EasternOhioTimeTrial.com
Saturday, 5/21. VULTURE'S KNOB XC & BONUS RACE. Wooster. Mighty and majestic old-school course. Bonus single-speed event following XC race. Mountain, and XC racing for casual and category 1, 2, 3 riders. 331 Racing. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. www.331racing.com
Sunday, 5/22. 5th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL SERIES #3. Greenville. The Midwest's largest time trial series with over $10,000 in cash, season-long points competition, team competition, custom awards, door prizes, classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaZippTT.com
Saturday, 5/22. 2nd GRASSMAN – OMBC #3. Coshocton. The site of many reported sightings of the elusive Bigfoot (?!). Challenging, scenic course on AEP land. Cash and prizes. XC racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Women, Novice, Clydesdale. OMBC. www.OMBC.net
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.comSaturday, 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 of the Ohio State Championships in all USAC categories and age groups. Courses: 20K/40K. Cash Prizes: $1,500 in addition to state medals. Open to riders from all states. Colavita Ohio Cycling; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. MidwestTimeTrial.com
Sunday, 6/19. NEO POWER SERIES #1 – REAGAN PARK TIME TRIAL. Medina. Ohio's premier MTB race series featuring $25,000 in prizes. Stage 1: Off-road time trial. 331 Racing. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 461-9331. www.331Racing.com
Sunday, 6/19. 3rd EASTERN OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES. Deerfield. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Brian & Kelly Baird; 4586 W. Prospect St.; Mantua, OH 44255. (330) 274-2605. www.EasternOhioTimeTrial.com
Wednesday, 6/22. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL. WPAFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation: Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Sunday, 6/26. RACE TO THE HILLS – OMBC #4. Nelsonville/Athens. One of the most popular races in the Ohio series features fast, flowing singletrack. Free Kids 12 and under race at 11am. Athens Bike Club and Athens Bike Shop. www.OMBC.net
Sunday, 6/26. 5th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL SERIES #4. Defiance. The Midwest's largest time trial series with over $10,000 in cash, season-long points competition, team competition, custom awards, door prizes, classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaZippTT.com
july
Monday, 7/4. 36th JULY 4TH TWIN SIZZLER. Medina. Popular Citizen race with a festive community multi-sport atmosphere. The 26-mile on-road course is rolling to hilly. YWCA of Medina County. Debbie Poland; 780 E. Smith Rd. Ste. A; Medina, OH 44256. dpoland@medinaredcross.orgSunday, 7/10. 5th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL SERIES #5. Portland, Ind. The Midwest's largest time trial series with over $10,000 in cash, season-long points competition, team competition, custom awards, door prizes, classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaZippTT.com
Sunday, 7/10. EASTFORK STATE PARK – OMBC #5. Bethel/Cincinnati. Fast, rolling trails with little
Elevation changes make Eastfork one of the most highly-attended races for Pro/Experts and beginners alike. Racers earn BOTH OMBC and Kentucky Series Points. Cash and prizes. CORA, Cincinnati Offroad Alliance. OMBC. www.OMBC.net
Wednesday, 7/13. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL. WPAFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation: Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Saturday, 7/16. NEO POWER SERIES #2 – VULTURE'S KNOB DOUBLE-DOWN ENDURO. Wooster. Ohio's premier MTB race series featuring $25,000 in prizes – Stage 2: Endurance Race. 331 Racing. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 461-9331. www.331racing.com
Sunday, 7/17. 3rd EASTERN OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES. Deerfield. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Brian & Kelly Baird; 4586 W. Prospect St.; Mantua, OH 44255. (330) 274-2605. www.EasternOhioTimeTrial.com
Saturday, 7/30. BATTLE OF TURKEY RUN – OMBC #6. Mt. Perry/Zanesville. Race course designed by OMBC Champion, Chris Skinner. Great Lakes Beer and post-race buffet makes this race a “must do” event. Cash and Prizes. www.OMBC.net
august
Sunday, 8/7. 5th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL SERIES #6. Celina. The Midwest's largest time trial series with over $10,000 in cash, season-long points competition, team competition, custom awards, door prizes, classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaZippTT.comSunday, 8/7. NEO POWER SERIES #3 – THE THORN TIME TRIAL (FINDLEY STATE PARK). Wellington. Ohio's premier MTB race series featuring $25,000 in prizes – Stage 3: off-road time trial. 331 Racing. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 461-9331. www.331racing.com
Wednesday, 8/10. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL. WPAFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation: Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Sunday, 8/14. 23rd SMITH DAIRY MILK RACE. Orrville. Great traditional road race, well-marshaled and with State Patrol escort. USA Cycling sanctioned event for Cat. 2, 3, 4, 5, on courses of 20 to 50 rolling miles. Day-of-race license available. Flier online. Orrville Cycling Club. Rich Corfman; 425 E. Paradise St.; Orrville, OH 44667. (330) 682-1911. OrrvilleCycling.com
Sunday, 8/14. ALUM CREEK STATE PARK – OMBC #7. Delaware/Columbus. Plan a family
Fun day at the beach. Race begins and ends at the beach running across the dam to fast, flowing singletrack. Free Kids 12 and under race. Check website for race times. COMBO, Central Ohio Mountain Bike Organization. OMBC. www.OMBC.net
Sunday, 8/21. 3rd EASTERN OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES. Deerfield. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Brian & Kelly Baird; 4586 W. Prospect St.; Mantua, OH 44255. (330) 274-2605. www.EasternOhioTimeTrial.com
Sunday, 8/21. ENGLAND-IDLEWILD PARK – OMBC #8. Burlington Kentucky. Located just 15 minutes south of Cincinnati. Racers earn BOTH OMBC and Kentucky Series Points, Cash and Prizes.
Free Kids Race too! OMBC. www.OMBC.net
Sunday, 8/28. 5th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL SERIES #7. Versailles. The Midwest's largest time trial series with over $10,000 in cash, season-long points competition, team competition, custom awards, door prizes, classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaZippTT.com
Sunday, 8/28. DILLON ROCKS – OMBC #9. Zanesville. Designed by AOA, test your mettle along one of Ohio’s most technical race courses featuring flowing singletrack sprinkled with renowned rock gardens. Free Kids Race at 11am. OMBC. www.OMBC.net
september
Saturday & Sunday, 9/3 & 9/4. NEO POWER SERIES #4 – THE BIG VALLEY FESTIVAL AT CAMP MANATOC. Peninsula. Ohio's largest MTB festival: A two-day event featuring demo expo, kids' races, XC and CX race, open ride preview, clinics, and more! 331 Racing. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 461-9331. www.331Racing.comFriday, 9/9. MILFORD SUNFLOWER CLASSIC. Milford. Kickoff to a weekend of fitness activities and Parkinson's Disease awareness inspired in part by cycling legend Davis Phinney who was diagnosed with Parkinson's at age 40. This USCF-sanctioned event welcomes Cat. 5/Women, Cat. ¾, Juniors, 123s for an evening of criterium racing. University Hospital Foundation & 7 Hills Racing. Event Coordinator; UHF; 235 Goodman Ave. #1200; Cincinnati, OH 45219. SunflowerRev.org
Sunday, 9/11. BOB EVANS FARMHAND XC – OMBC #10. Rio Grande. Designed and directed by
Jon Burris. Racers earn both OMBC and WVMBA points! Post-race meal from Bob Evans. OMBC. www.OMBC.net
Wednesday, 9/14. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL. WPAFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation: Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Sunday, 9/18. 3rd EASTERN OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES. Deerfield. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Brian & Kelly Baird; 4586 W. Prospect St.; Mantua, OH 44255. (330) 274-2605. www.EasternOhioTimeTrial.com
Sunday, 9/18. NEO POWER SERIES #5 – WEST BRANCH MINI-ENDURO. Ravenna. Ohio's premier MTB race series featuring $25,000 in prizes. Stage 5: Endurance race. 331 Racing. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 461-9331. www.331Racing.com
Sunday, 9/18. 5th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL SERIES #8. Centerville. The Midwest's largest time trial series with over $10,000 in cash, season-long points competition, team competition, custom awards, door prizes, classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaZippTT.com
Sunday, 9/25. NORTHEAST OHIO CRANKFEST – OMBC #11. Ravenna. The crown jewel of Northeast Ohio designed by CAMBA: Cleveland Mountain Bike Association. Free kids race at 11am. OMBC. www.OMBC.net
october
Sunday, 10/1. 5th COLAVITA-ZIPP TIME TRIAL SERIES #9. Dayton. The Midwest's largest time trial series with over $10,000 in cash, season-long points competition, team competition, custom awards, door prizes, classes for every race and bicycle type. ABR Time Trial. Rocketship sports Management. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaZippTT.comSunday, 10/2. BARKCAMP MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE. Belmont. Quick Service Bike Shop. 701 N. Lincoln Ave.; Bridgeport, OH 43912. (740) 635-3700. www.QuickServiceCycle.com
Saturday, 10/8. 3rd MOHICAN STATE FOREST – OMBC #12. Loudonville. Rated #1 in Ohio by Mountain Bike Action Magazine! 24 miles of flowing singletrack around scenic Mohican gorge. One lap for sport and expert. Shorter lap for Novice. Great Lakes Beer and Pasta dinner included. OMBC. www.OMBC.net
Wednesday, 10/12. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL. WPAFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation: Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Saturday, 10/15. NEO POWER SERIES #6 – VULTURE'S KNOB OKTOBERFEST. Wooster. Ohio's premier MTB race series featuring $25,000 in prizes. Stage 6: Series Final & Oktoberfest. 331 Racing. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 461-9331. www.331Racing.com
Sunday, 10/16. 3rd CRANKENSTEIN MONSTER 100. Casstown. In the team TT, each rider will ride 22 miles individually on the rolling course. After each rider finishes laps, the three-person team will compete 33 miles, draft-legal, together. Speedy Feet. (937) 361-6825. www.speedy-feet.com
Sunday, 10/23. MOHICAN WILDERNESS – OMBC #13. Loudonville. All ties will be broken at
OMBC’s Championship race on Ohio’s oldest, most challenging course. All racers welcome if you haven’t raced any other series races. Expect hard climbs, technical rock gardens, and speedy descents. Cash and prizes. Featuring Great Lakes Beer and pasta dinner. OMBC. www.OMBC.net
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