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Get Out and Ride!

Ohio bicyclists have a splendid array of organized events to enjoy every year. The Ohio Bicycle Federation is pleased to help get the word out and encourage cyclists of every interest and every skill level to get out and ride! Here are some hints on how to get the most out of this Calendar and make your 2010 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 deadlines weeks in advance of ride dates. Many event listings offer Web site addresses where additional information can be found; they may also offer downloadable entry forms or online registration for immediate gratification. Send a self-addressed, stamped business-sized (#10) envelope to addresses given for return of printed information to you. If you don’t send a SASE with your request, don’t expect a reply! This, the Web version of our Calendar, is updated with changes and corrections as the season progresses! Finally, consider subscribing and participating in our free Ohio rides email discussion list — details available here!


Last Updated: 7/28/2010

Image: Supporting RideSupporting 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. Races are listed in a later section of this Calendar. Tour organizers (usually bicycle clubs) normally charge a modest fee to cover services provided. One-day tours, for example, typically offer a map, souvenir patch, 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 offer few, if any, services. “Bike-a-thons” or pledge rides may or may not be operated in affiliation 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/or entry fee.

Races are competitive events of various sorts. {Click here for Racing Calendar} Racing events are listed near the back of this publication. Multi-sport and BMX events are not listed in this Calendar. Sanctioned races are governed by the rules of a sanctioning body such as the United States Cycling Federation (USCF), American Bicycle Racing (ABR), or the National Off-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.

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march


Saturday, 3/20. OHIO WHEELMEN MEMORABILIA MEET. New Bremen. Antique bicycle fanciers get-together at the impressive Bicycle Museum of America. Meeting begins at 9:00 AM. Bicycle Museum of America; 7 W. Monroe St.; New Bremen, OH 45869. www.BicycleMuseum.com

Saturday, 3/27. OHIO RANDONNEURS 200KM BREVET. Grove City. Pre-qualifying ride for 2011 Paris-Brest-Paris. Ohio Randonneurs. OhioRand.org

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SR BIKESaturday, 4/3. 2nd SHAUCK FIREMEN’S METRIC CENTURY. Johnsville. A budget ride of 62 rolling miles through Clear Fork and Kokosing Valleys, Amish country. Enjoy quiet back roads and 12 miles of B&O bike trail. Many good places to stop for food and water. Maps with directions, food stops, road markings provided. Snacks and drinks at finish. Benefiting volunteer fire department. Shauck Area Cyclists. Keith B. Elliott; 8041 Township Road 55; Lexington, OH 44904. (419) 362-7715. TandemRider@earthlink.net

Saturday, 4/10. 38th WOODSTOCK. Westerville. Traditional first TOSRV training ride of 30/55/100 miles on relatively flat terrain. A budget tour with maps and road marking provided. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 476-9093. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Saturday, 4/10. OHIO RANDONNEURS 300KM BREVET. Hilliard. Pre-qualifying ride for 2011 Paris-Brest-Paris. Ohio Randonneurs. OhioRand.org

Sunday, 4/11. 25th AFROST: A FREEBIE RIDE & OHIO SPRING TOUR. Amherst. A flat, early-season tour to test your fitness with a choice of 25/50/64 flat miles. Routes visit many historic towns and villages in Lorain County. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club; PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org

Saturday, 4/17. 43rd SPOT. Canal Winchester. Fairly flat course with a few small hills covering 35 to 102 miles. Road markings and maps provided on this budget tour. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 866-8698. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Saturday, 4/17. 18th THINK SPRING. Hudson. A free tour with three rolling to hilly routes to choose among: 15-mile trail ride, or 25/35-mile road ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Hot soup and chili provided, participants bring other dishes to share. Akron Bicycle Club. Nancy Buchanan; 3401 Lloyd St.; Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. (330) 749-6739. nbchn5@yahoo.com

Saturday, 4/17. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. A monthly, free ride of 15 flat miles taking place after dark: helmet and bike lights required. Blue Heron Deli. Ernie Lehman; Ernie’s Bicycle Shop; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. www.ErniesBikeShop.com

Friday, 4/23. OHIO RANDONNEURS 360KM FLECHE. Columbus. Ohio Randonneurs. OhioRand.org

Saturday, 4/24. 9th ATHENS SPRING RIDE, AKA: TOM’S TRILLIUM TOUR. Nelsonville. Rolling to hilly route choices of 30/40/55/70/100 miles enjoying scenery with wildflowers, dogwoods, red-buds in bloom. Last 12 miles on lovely flat bikeway. Budget event: maps and route marking provided. Athens Bicycle Club. Tom Wolf: (740) 594-1154. www.AthensBicycleClub.org

Saturday, 4/24. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Led, supported by shop staff, moderately-paced, 15 to 20 miles on the trail. After dark: helmet and bicycle lights required. Century Cycles Bicycle Shop. (330) 657-2209. www.CenturyCycles.com

Sunday, 4/25. 36th MOC: MID-OHIO CENTURY. Delaware. A beautiful and scenic TOSRV tune-up ride covering 35/65/100 fairly flat miles with a few small hills. Budget tour. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054.  www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Sunday, 4/25. 15th SICCO: SPRING IN COLUMBIANA COUNTY OHIO. Columbiana. Hey, sicco! Mebbe you are if you ride the 35-mile flat to rolling and an additional 28-mile rolling to hilly loops (35 or 63 total) this early in the season! Visit charming towns, travel scenic countryside. Lunch, snack stop included. Entry form available on Web. Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen; Paul Rienerth; PO Box 838; Youngstown, OH 44501-0838. (330) 757-3344. www.OutSpokinWheelmen.com

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Saturday, 5/1. 12th BLACK SWAMP BUDGET TOUR. Bowling Green. Explore the historic flatlands of the Great Black Swamp in 20/40/50/60 miles of riding. Route markings and maps provided; purchase food and drink in towns encountered along the way. Hostelling International – Toledo Area. Tour Director; PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 243-7680. PatSquire@juno.com

Saturdays, 5/1 & 5/8. LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS ROAD I CLASS. Dayton. Students gain the knowledge and confidence required to ride safely in traffic. Chuck Smith; 825 Olde Farm Ct.; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937-890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org

Sunday, 5/2. 14th KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. Huron. Free, self-supported ride of 50/85 rolling miles around the Firelands of Northcentral Ohio. Map provided but no other services.  Medina County Bicycle Club. Richard DeLombard; 805 Seneca Ave.; Huron, OH 44839. http://mysite.verizon.net/res117bnp/id5.html

Sunday, 5/2. CHILI RIDE. Goshen. Full-service tour of 38 to 100 miles, mostly flat to rolling. Travel some of Southwestern Ohio’s best cycling country with optional Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation chili dinner at finish; family fun day with kids’ activities. Cincinnati Cycle Club. PO Box 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243-0441. www.CincinnatiCycleClub.org

Sunday, 5/2. TOP OF OHIO. Hilliard. A budget tour with marked roads and maps provided features several route choices: Longer rides are rolling to hilly and include the highest point in Ohio; shortest options are basically flat. Choose 25/45/70/85/100 miles of fine riding. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 343-3704. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

SR BIKESaturday, 5/8. 4th TOUR DE FOREST. Eclipse Company Town. Part of the Appalachian Spring Festival this benefit ride supports Little Cities of Black Diamonds, a cultural and historical preservation organization. Starting point is in the restored mining town of Eclipse. Routes range from 19 flat miles on Hockhocking Adena Bikeway, to travels in the Wayne National Forest over 32 rolling to hilly or 45 very hilly miles. Lunch at the Festival. Entry form available online. Little Cities of Black Diamonds. Bob Eichenberg; 7250 Roundhouse Rd.; New Marshfield, OH 45766. (740) 664-6971. BobEichenberg@yahoo.com

Saturday – Sunday, 5/8 – 5/9. 49th TOSRV: TOUR OF THE SCIOTO RIVER VALLEY. Columbus. This annual full-service tour is a rite of passage for most cycling fans. Ride 105 miles each day traveling from Columbus to Portsmouth and back with an overnight stay or a half-tour, round-trip to Chillicothe. Entry Deadline: April 15. Information and entry online at: www.TOSRV.org. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. TOSRV; PO Box 16003; Columbus, OH 43216-6003.

Friday, 5/14. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. A monthly, free ride of 15 flat miles taking place after dark: helmet and bike lights required. Blue Heron Deli. Ernie Lehman; Ernie’s Bicycle Shop; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. www.ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday, 5/15. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Led, supported by shop staff, moderately-paced, 15 to 20 miles on the trail. After dark: helmet and bicycle lights required. Century Cycles Bicycle Shop. (330) 657-2209. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 5/15. FRONTIERSMAN BICYCLE POKER RIDE. Urbana. Take a 15-mile route entirely on the Simon Kenton Trail or add a 10-mile road loop for a 25-mile total. Flat to rolling terrain. Entry includes refreshments, lunch, eligibility for door prizes. Proceeds benefit trail maintenance and development in Champaign County. Entry Deadline: May 1. Simon Kenton Pathfinders. Amy Brinker; PO Box 91; Urbana, OH 43078. (937) 508-1449. SimonKentonPathfinders.org

Saturday, 5/15. OHIO RANDONNEURS 400KM BREVET. Worthington. Pre-qualifying ride for 2011 Paris-Brest-Paris. Ohio Randonneurs. OhioRand.org

Saturday, 5/15. 5th RIDING FOR A REASON. Wheeling, WV. Choose from routes of 20/40/60/80/100 miles in the northern panhandle of West Virginia and southwest Pennsylvania. Scenic roadways over terrain that varies from flat bike trail to very hilly Appalachian foothills. Century has 7,500 feet of climbing. Full-service tour with barbeque dinner at finish. Young Life of the Upper Ohio Valley. Marty Morrison; PO Box 31; Colerain, OH 43916. (740) 391-1902. RidingForAreason.org

LATE RECEIPT: Saturday, 5/15. 4th THE BUGGY RIDE. Kenton. Experience the Old Order Amish as you ride through picturesque countryside with its historic landmarks, winding river road, and flat to rolling terrain. Routes of 7/16/30/60 miles. Amish bread and snacks at every stop. Homemade noodles and cookies at finish. Hardin Leadership - 2. Laura Wingfield; PO Box 21; Kenton, OH 43326. (419) 674-1680. www.HardinLeadership.com

Sunday, 5/16. CANALWAY BICYCLE POKER RUN. Massillon. Choose routes of 15/22 flat miles on the Towpath Trail stopping at five checkpoints for playing cards. Top 10 poker hands win prizes. So do jokers! Per-hand entry fee; no limit on number of hands. Proceeds benefit local trail projects. Massillon Area Greenways, Stark County Bicycle Club, Ernie’s Bicycle Shop. Ernie Lehman; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. ErniesBikeShop.com

Sunday, 5/16. 18th W2W CLASSIC. Wilkesville. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org

Wednesday, 5/19. RIDE OF SILENCE. Cincinnati. Cincinnati Club joins in honoring our fallen and injured with a silent ride from several area locales converging on Fountain Square for speeches and a memorial. Cincinnati Cycle Club. www.CincinnatiCycleClub.org

SR BIKESaturday, 5/22. COVENANT TOUR. Wooster. A tour through scenic Wayne County including the beautiful Overton Valley area. Routes of 15/30/60 flat to hilly miles available. Support and rest stops provided. Proceeds benefit start-up of the Covenant Church. Entry forms available online. Covenant Church. Mark Belmont; 11898 Friendsville Rd.; Creston, OH 44217. (216) 570-0595. CovenantChurchOnline.com

Saturday, 5/22. COVERED BRIDGE TOUR. Brookville. Visit from two to 10 covered bridges on this scenic budget tour through Montgomery and Preble Counties. Rides: 23/45/74/105 rolling miles. Dayton Cycling Club. Mark Buchwalder; 423 Volusia Ave.; Dayton, OH 45409.  DaytonCyclingClub.org/covered_bridge.htm

Saturday, 5/22. 16th PEDAL-WITH-PETE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Kent. A full-service fund-raiser benefiting cerebral palsy research. Routes of 17/40/60 flat to rolling miles. Scenic, rolling hills and some challenging climbs on 60-miler. Pedal-With-Pete. Christine Hudecek; PO Box 274; Kent, OH 44240. (330) 673-4311. PedalWithPete.com

OMITTED FROM PRINT: Saturday, 5/22. TOUR DE H2O. Columbus. Fundraiser benefiting Global Partners for Development to raise money for construction of water wells in East Africa. Three relatively-flat route choices: 10/25/50 miles. Rest/water stops en route, lunch at finish. Ride and learn why lack of clean water in a community has far-reaching implications. Global Partners for Development. Steven Hurt; 881 Gatehouse Ln.; Columbus, OH 43235. (614) 505-0213. www.tourdeh2o.org

Friday – Sunday, 5/28-5/30. 15th NO FRILLS TANDEM WEEKEND. Seville. Get together with fellow tandem teams for riding and socializing: ride each day or any combination of flat to rolling tandem-friendly routes of 20/38/47/57 miles visiting beautiful Overton Valley, Canal Fulton, Rouges Hollow. Maps provided. Teams provide own lodging, food. Akron Bicycle Club & Orrville Cycling Club. Mark & Joyce Lange; 447 Whitestone Cir.; Wadsworth, OH 44281. (330) 607-1943. NoFrills.SteveLange.com

Saturday, 5/29. 10th JJJ: JERRY’S JEROMESVILLE JOURNEY. Oberlin. A scenic free century (100 miles) with 50-mile cutoff. Tours rolling and hilly portions of southern Lorain and northern Ashland Counties. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. LorainWheelmen.org

Sunday, 5/30. 36th HUFFMAN SPRING CLASSIC. Dayton. Explore the Greater Dayton Area visiting Germantown, Gratis, Camden, and Eaton on routes of 20/35/50/63/100 rolling miles. Home baked cookies, food stops, rest stops featured on this unofficial GOBA tune-up. Dayton Cycling Club. Dwaine Wheeler; 2267 Lynpark Ave.; Dayton, OH 45439. (937) 626-4455. DaytonCyclingClub.org

Sunday, 5/30. 3rd WHEELING HERITAGE TRAIL BICYCLE TOUR. Wheeling, WV. Ride 10/25/62 rolling to hilly miles: shorter routes stay on trail, metric century is a hilly loop through Bethany and West Liberty. Lunch at finish. Ohio Valley Trail Partners. Quick Service Bicycle Shop; 701 N. Lincoln Ave.; Bridgeport, OH 43912. (740) 635-3700. info@QuickServiceCycle.com

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Friday, 6/4. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Led, supported by shop staff, moderately-paced, 15 to 20 miles on the trail. After dark: helmet and bicycle lights required. Century Cycles Bicycle Shop. (330) 657-2209. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 6/5. HOOT: HEART OF OHIO TOUR. Carroll. A budget tour of 38 to 100 miles with hilly longer rides in scenic Lancaster and Fairfield Counties. Road markings and maps provided. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 756-9218. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Saturday, 6/5. CYCLEBRATION. Cincinnati. Join in the fun ushering out National Bike Month with a party! Cincinnati Cycle Club. PO Box 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243-0441. www.CincinnatiCycleClub.org

Saturday, 6/5. 16th TOUR DE CURE. Westerville. Pledge tour raising funds for diabetes research. Routes of 12/30/60/100 flat to very hilly miles cover all abilities. Rest stops, support on all routes, lunch and massage tent at finish. Entry Deadline: June 4. American Diabetes Association. Tisha Horst; 471 E. Broad Street Ste. 1630; Columbus, OH 43215. (614) 436-1917 ext. 6622. thorst@diabetes.org

Saturday, 6/5. 27th HOT TAMALE. Waldo. Ride 8/16/32/64 flat miles sampling homemade cookies, fresh strawberries, and enjoying friendly food stops on this full-service tour. Short route is a family fun ride. Heart of Ohio Tailwinds. Glen Butterman; 500 S. Vine St.; Marion, OH 43302. (740) 382-9423. www.hot-tamale.org

Saturday – Sunday, 6/5 – 6/6. 28th RIVER RENDEZVOUS RIDE. Marietta. Join other cyclists riding from Duncan Falls to Marietta along the scenic Muskingum River, spend the night, return next day. Covers 65 rolling miles each day. Full service with baggage shuttle, dorm and hotel rooms, snacks, lunches, dinner included. Evening sternwheeler cruise on the river. Marietta Rowing & Cycling Club. Rick Ralston; PO Box 223; Marietta, OH 45750. (740) 336-4942. www.mariettarcc.org

Sunday, 6/6. 2nd FLAG CITY CHARITY TOUR. Findlay. Entry fees benefit Cancer Patient Services of Findlay on this full-service fundraiser. Tee shirts included for all, lunch provided by Subway. Routes cover 18/30/60 mostly-flat miles touring Hancock and surrounding counties. Entry Deadline: May 28. Hancock Handlebars. Destry Roeber: (419) 425-1759. www.HancockHandlebars.org

Sunday, 6/6. 34th TROY STRAWBERRY FESTI VAL. Troy. Ride through bucolic Miami County with sections of the tour running along the scenic Miami and Stillwater Rivers. Covers 29/44/62 rolling miles. Start/finish at Troy Strawberry Festival featuring arts, crafts, music, delicious strawberry cuisine. Showers available. Entry Deadline: May 16. Troy Strawberry Festival. 404 SW Public Square Ste. 330; Troy, OH 45373. (937) 339-8769. www.GoStrawberries.com

Saturday, 6/12. 13th TOUR DE FEED. Hilliard. Fundraiser for Mid-Ohio Food Bank & Operation Feed. Rolling routes of 30/50 miles over flat to rolling countryside in Hilliard/Plain City/Rosdale area. Open to riders 16 and older. Online entry available. Nationwide Insurance. Pam Noie; 1 W Nationwide Blvd. #1-27-10; Columbus, OH 43215. (614) 677-4468. www.Active.com

Saturday, 6/12. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. A monthly, free ride of 15 flat miles taking place after dark: helmet and bike lights required. Blue Heron Deli. Ernie Lehman; Ernie’s Bicycle Shop; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. www.ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday, 6/12. 7th STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL TOUR. London. Routes of 21/54/100 miles offered winding through scenic flat to rolling rural Madison, Clark, Fayette, and Greene Counties. Short route remains on Prairie Grass Trail, longer routes venture to Jamestown and South Charleston. Entry Deadline: June 7. Form available online. Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails. PO Box 308; London, OH 43140. www.fmcpt.com

Saturday, 6/12. OHIO RANDONNEURS 600KM BREVET. Reynoldsburg. Pre-qualifying ride for 2011 Paris-Brest-Paris. Ohio Randonneurs. OhioRand.org

SR BIKESaturday, 6/12. 5th INDIAN LAKE FIREWORKS FUND RIDE. Lakeview. Raises funds for community July 4 fireworks show. A flat to hilly ride of 15/30/60 miles around Indian Lake and Logan County. Beach and swimming available post-ride. Camping at Indian Lake State Park. Indian Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. PO Box 717; Russells Point, OH 43348. (937) 843-5392. www.IndianLakeChamber.org

Saturday, 6/12. 6th WORLD OF WILDLIFE TOUR. Warren. Ride proceeds benefit Trumbull County portion of the Western Reserve Greenway (WRG). Except for first and last miles, riders will use the WRG in Trumbull and Ashtabula Counties, covering 20/40/62 flat miles. Snack stops included. Helmet Required. Friends of the Western Reserve Greenway. Dave Ambrose; PO Box 1788; Warren, OH 44482-1788. (330) 647-3666. WOWmail@TrumbullMetroparks.org

SR BIKESaturday, 6/12. Y RIDE? Middletown. Raises funds for YMCA scholarships for deserving youth. Tour covers 22 to 75 rolling miles over country roads along streams, farms, covered bridges. Loops available for longer mileage. Family fun ride on bike trail. Shower facilities available. Online entry available. Y Ride? Because it’s fun! Great Miami Valley YMCA. 1020 Manchester Ave.; Middletown, OH 45042. (513) 267-9946. GetMeRegistered.com/YRide

Sunday, 6/13. RIVER RENDEZVOUS. Ludlow, KY. Starts on the banks of the Ohio River and covers 25 rolling to 100 very hilly miles. Cincinnati Cycle Club. PO Box 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243-0441. www.CincinnatiCycleClub.org

Sunday, 6/13. 34th SUNDAY IN JUNE. Burton. A scenic classic tour through the heart of Northeast Ohio’s Amish countryside. Routes of 25/60/63/100 rolling to hilly miles. Full services include rest stops, marked roads, maps, hot pasta lunch. Entry form available online. Cleveland Touring Club. Ray Kirchner; 3770 Northwood Rd.; University Hts., OH 44118. (440) 255-4805. www.ClevelandTouringClub.org

Sunday, 6/13. 10th TOUR DE CURE. Cuyahoga Falls. Fully-supported fundraiser for American Diabetes Assn. Music, breakfast, lunch, snacks included. Family fun ride is two miles with games, entertainment. Main routes cover 12/30/62 rolling to very hilly miles, road and trail riding. American Diabetes Association. Melissa Sutton; 4500 Rockside Rd. Ste. 440; Independence, OH 44131. (888) 342-2383 ext. 6765. main.diabetes.org/northeastohiotour

Sunday, 6/13. RIDE CINCINNATI. Cincinnati. This fundraiser for breast cancer research is family-oriented. Refreshments, live music, entertainment, massages, exhibitors, kids’ activities, and rolling routes of 8/18/26/45/62 miles to enjoy. Ride Cincinnati Foundation. Karen Niemeyer; PO Box 58058; Cincinnati, OH 45258. (513) 941-0304. www.RideCincinnati.org

Saturday, 6/19. TOUR DE CURE. Lebanon. American Diabetes Association. Sarah Jefferson; 644 Linn Street Ste. 304; Cincinnati, OH 45203. (513) 759-9330 ext. 6661. http://main.diabetes.org/CincinnatiTourdeCure

Saturday, 6/19. 3rd CCC: CLEMENS CYCLE FOR CANCER. Centerville. Proceeds support cancer treatment for those in financial need. Scenic riding in South Dayton includes breakfast, refreshments along the way, post-ride lunch. Routes are rolling 10/25/50 miles. Online entry available. Miami Valley Hospital Foundation. 31 Wyoming St.; Dayton, OH 45409. (937) 208-5144. www.MVHFoundation.org

Saturday – Saturday, 6/19 – 6/26. 22nd GOBA: GREAT OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE. Logan. Bike the hills and camp for the week as you cover daily 40 to 50-mile legs of the journey from Hocking Hills to the Ohio River.  Revel in the rolling scenery of our Appalachian countryside. Dance to the rhythms of fiddles, washboards, and dulcimers. Rider Limit: 3,000. Entry Deadline: May 19. Online or mail entry. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. Attn: GOBA; 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220. (614) 273-0811. www.goba.com

Saturday, 6/26. OHIO DOUBLE CENTURY RIDE. Plain City. A full-service ultra-long tour of 150 to 155 miles out and back followed by a loop of 15 to 17 miles for a total of from 150 to 200 miles. How far can you pedal in 16 hours? Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Saturday, 6/26. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Led, supported by shop staff, moderately-paced, 15 to 20 miles on the trail. After dark: helmet and bicycle lights required. Century Cycles Bicycle Shop. (330) 657-2209. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 6/26. 7th BUCKEYE BRIDGE RIDE. Eaton. Ride around scenic Preble County visiting all seven of the historic covered bridges. Routes of 15/35/55/75 rolling miles available. Preble County Junior Fair Board. Amy Daugthery; 200 Monfort St.; Eaton, OH 45320. (937) 456-5400. www.BuckeyeBridgeBikeRide.com

Sunday, 6/27. 35th PORTAGE RIVER TOUR. Elmore. Follow the meanders of the Portage River from its Wood County origins towards Lake Erie. Lunch for all at Portage River Festival. Short route nearly all on paved bike path. Other routes use rural roads. Enjoy 10/31/62/100 flat miles of riding. Hostelling International – Toledo Area; Tour Director; PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 243-7680. HIToledo.org

july


SR BIKESunday, 7/4. 15th VANDALIA FREEDOM TOUR. Vandalia. Enjoy the July 4th holiday on rides of 5/10/31/62 flat to rolling miles. Short routes are for family fun with prizes for kids. Longer two routes take cyclists through picturesque areas of the northern Miami Valley in both Miami and Montgomery Counties. Special surprises recognizing our 15th year. Join in the fun, celebrate our nation’s independence. Vandalia-Butler Optimist Club. Steven Reed; PO Box 124; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 414-7602. info@VandaliaFreedomTour.org

SR BIKESunday, 7/4. 7th RAIL ‘N’ TRAIL AND ROAD ROUTE RAMBLE. Independence. New date! Two rides in one with something for everyone. Ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to Akron, bicycle 27 flat miles back or, for the more seasoned rider, three road routes: 50/62/100 rolling to hilly miles. Longer routes travel in and around beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Full service with deluxe lunch, entertainment. Online entry available. Rider Limit: 450. Entry Deadline: June 23. Lake Erie Wheelers. Dan Izuka; PO Box 26146 Fairview Park, OH 44126. (440) 734-5777. www.rail-n-trail.org

Friday, 7/9. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. A monthly, free ride of 15 flat miles taking place after dark: helmet and bike lights required. Blue Heron Deli. Ernie Lehman; Ernie’s Bicycle Shop; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. www.ErniesBikeShop.com

Friday, 7/9. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Led, supported by shop staff, moderately-paced, 15 to 20 miles on the trail. After dark: helmet and bicycle lights required. Century Cycles Bicycle Shop. (330) 657-2209. www.CenturyCycles.com

SR BIKESaturday, 7/10. 17th UPPER SANDUSKY FAMILY BICYCLE TOUR. Upper Sandusky. Traverse 9/17/25/32/50/62 flat to rolling miles of lush green farmlands and follow the course of the Sandusky River to a covered bridge food stop. Travel along river some more to a hot chicken sandwich lunch in a state park setting. Reuben & Rosa Rall; 410 Spring St.; Upper Sandusky, OH 43351-9680. (419) 294-4166. chava1747@att.net

Sunday, 7/11. ABC: ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY RIDE. Windfall. All new flat to rolling routes of 25/50/64/100 miles in scenic portions of Medina and Wayne Counties. “Geared” for all riding abilities. Akron Bicycle Club. Don May; 4250 Arrowhead Trl.; Copley, OH 44321-1850. (330) 697-2140. mayconstruction@yahoo.com

Sunday, 7/11. 8th PEP RIDE – PEDAL ERIE PARKS. Huron. Rolling routes of 10/20/30/50 miles wind through Erie County on this full-service, low-priced tour for cyclists of all levels. Free gift for first 100 registered. Bike shop sag, sit-down lunch at arboretum. Friends of Erie MetroParks; 3109 Hull Rd.; Huron, OH 44839. (419) 625-7783. www.ErieMetroParks.org

Sunday, 7/11. TOUR DE CAPTINA. Powhatan Point. A new tour of 30/62 rolling to hilly miles. Ohio Valley Riverfront Development Corp. Quick Service Bicycle Shop; 701 N. Lincoln Ave.; Bridgeport, OH 43912. (740) 635-3700. www.QuickServiceCycle.com/tourdecaptina

Thursday – Sunday, 7/15 – 7/18. 7th GREENE TRAILS CYCLING CLASSIC. Xenia. A fun, family-oriented getaway this multi-day event is designed to showcase nationally-recognized rail-to-trail system. Each day features and utilizes a different section of the trail with routes supported for rider convenience and safety: rider’s choice every day. Routes include on-trail, out-and-back trips, and extended rides on rural roads for designated days. Each day will offer special entertainment opportunities. Greene County Parks. Andrea Malavich; 651 Dayton-Xenia Rd.; Xenia, OH 45385. (937) 562-7440. GreeneTrailsClassic.com

DATE CHANGE & NEW URL: Friday – Saturday, 7/16 – 7/17. 3rd BIKE COLUMBUS FESTIVAL. Columbus. Celebrating all facets of cycling in downtown Columbus. Friday night 20-mile ride. Barbour Memorial Tour on Saturday stretches into Hocking County. Consider Biking. Jeff Stephens; PO Box 937; Worthington, OH 43085. (614) 579-1127. www.BikeColumbusFestival.com

SR BIKESaturday, 7/17. 39th LAND OF LEGEND BICYCLE TOUR. Newark. A Central Ohio tradition and uniquely enjoyable bicycling opportunity. Full-service tour of 32/64/100 flat to rolling miles with a few short hills thrown in for interest – beautiful trails and back roads. The 32-miler features paved bike paths and country roads visiting communities and landmarks of Licking County. Longer routes present the same experiences with a few more significant hills. Proceeds benefit trail maintenance and preservation. Licking County Family YMCA. Edward Bohren; 470 W. Church St.; Newark, OH 43055. (740) 349-9688. www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com

Saturday, 7/17. 22nd METROPARKS TOUR. Whitehouse. Visit up to four scenic, wooded Toledo Area Metroparks connected by Northwest Ohio’s finest back roads. Travel 15/31/62/100 flat miles and see historic Maumee River Fallen Timbers Monument. Longer routes reach Fulton and western Lucas Counties. Hostelling International – Toledo Area. Tour Director; PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 410-0087. HiToledo.org

SR BIKESaturday, 7/17. ALIVE RIDE. Geneva-On-The-Lake. Tour picturesque Geneva and Harpersfield in Ashtabula County – excellent cycling country with quiet roads, low hills, and views of Lake Erie, Grand River, wineries, covered bridges. Sag service, refreshments, road markings. Rolling terrain with route choices: 3.5/20/35/60 miles. Civic Development Corp. of Ashtabula County. Norah Anderson; PO Box 131; Ashtabula, OH 44004-0131. (440) 992-2336. cdc@suite224.net

Saturday, 7/17. 23rd ICE CREAM ODYSSEY. Medina. A bicycle outing featuring cooling ice cream on a hot summer’s day. Routes of 25/42/62 rolling miles visit quaint small towns, scenic terrain. Support, rest stops, post-ride cookout, ice cream. Medina County Bicycle Club. Shawn Conway; PO Box 844; Medina, OH 44258. (330) 421-1987. www.MedinaBikeClub.org

SR BIKESaturday, 7/17. 10th MAJOR TAYLOR TOUR. Dayton. Starts in the city and travels to beautiful country roads covering scenic flat to rolling terrain. Routes of 5/31/62 miles are fully-supported. Snack stops en-route, refreshments post-tour. Online entry available. Major Taylor Cycling Club of Dayton. PO Box 10731; Dayton, OH 45402. www.majortaylordayton.org

Saturday, 7/17. 8th SUMMER MOON FESTIVAL BIKE TOUR. Wapakoneta. Full-service event featuring flat terrain, beautiful country roads, on routes of 12/25/40/62 miles. Post tour lunch at Festival’s Chili Cook-Off. Celebrate the Summer Moon in the hometown of Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong. Revolution Cycling Team & Wapak Family YMCA. Sarah Finkelmeier; 1100 Defiance St.; Wapakoneta, OH 45895. (419) 739-9622. www.WapakYMCA.org

Saturday, 7/17. 4th TOUR DE MONTGOMERY. Montgomery. Fundraiser benefiting individuals facing financial hardship resulting from medical emergencies. Enjoy rides of 7/35/70 flat to hilly miles, homemade cookies at food stops. Stop by city of Montgomery’s Bastille Day Celebration. The Heartstone Foundation. Patty Baker; 5024 Rollman Estates Dr.; Cincinnati, OH 45236. (513) 290-0141. Patty.Baker@VerizonBusiness.com

NEW EVENT: Saturday, 7/17. TOUR DE CAUSE. Lancaster. The Lancaster Cause. 721 S. Columbus St.; Lancaster, OH 43130. (740-689-2453. www.TourDeCause.org

Saturday, 7/24. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Led, supported by shop staff, moderately-paced, 15 to 20 miles on the trail. After dark: helmet and bicycle lights required. Century Cycles Bicycle Shop. (330) 657-2209. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 7/24. CIRCLE THE CITY PERIMETER TOUR. Columbus. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org

Saturday, 7/24. 9th COMMUNITY TIES. Westerville. Ride 8/31/62/100 flat to rolling miles through scenic areas, rare bird habitats, parks, city of Delaware. Full-service tour, lunch included. Raises funds for community all-purpose trail. Delaware County Friends of the Trail. Dave Staats; PO Box 2302; Westerville, OH 43086-2302. (740) 815-9008. www.DCFT.org

NEW EVENT: Saturday, 7/24. SCOOPS-4-STEPHANIE. Waldo. Staci Ilenn-Short;7234 Morral Kirkpatrick Rd.; Caledonia, OH 43314. (740) 225-3086. Scoops4Stephanie.com

Saturday/Sunday, 7/24-25. 8th CHARITY BIKE TOUR. Yellow Springs. Pledge fund-raising event offering one- and two-day ride options with distances of 28/50/56/83/100 miles including optional overnight stay. Fully-supported with frequent rest stops. Entry Deadline: July 19. Young’s Ice Cream. Attn: Judith Fowler; Alzheimer’s Association; 3797 Summit Glen Dr. #G100; Dayton, OH 45449. (937) 291-3332. www.YoungsDairy.com/biketour

Saturday – Saturday, 7/24 – 7/31. 13th ACROSS OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE. East Liverpool. This year’s river to river romp will travel from East Liverpool, where the Ohio River leaves Pennsylvania to the Cincinnati area, skirting the edge of the southeastern hills. Average 60 flat to hilly miles per day with a couple of century options thrown in who want more miles or more hills. Rider Limit: 250. Entry Deadline: June 19. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 44087. (614) 442-7901. www.outdoor-pursuits.org/xoba

Sunday, 7/25. 17th SWEET CORN CHALLENGE. Richfield. Choose 25/50/100 miles of rolling to very hilly riding. Live music at finish with cookout lunch.  Century has sandwich lunch with buffet dinner at finish. Massages, bike drawing, free sweet corn. Full service tour with new routes. Rider Limit: 2,500. Eddy’s Bike Shop. Chamber of Commerce; 4300 Streetsboro Rd.; Richfield, OH 44286. (330) 659-3300. www.SweetCornRide.com

SR BIKEThursday – Sunday, 7/29 – 8/1. 4th PAN OHIO HOPE RIDE. Cleveland. A fundraiser for ACS programs and patient services, registration fee is minimal with cyclists asked to set fund raising goals. Riders will pedal from Cleveland to Cincinnati on this four-day adventure for 328 miles of flat to hilly riding. One- and two-day options of 85 or 175 miles are also offered. Online entry available. Rider Limit: 500. Entry Deadline: July 15. American Cancer Society. Paul Purdy; 10501 Euclid Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44106. (888) 227-6446 ext. 1222. PanOhioHopeRide.org

LATE ENTRY: Saturday, 7/31.  CAMBRIDGE COUNTRYSIDE RIDE. Cambridge Main Street. Tom Davey; 627 Wheeling Ave. Ste. 207; Cambridge, OH 43725. (740) 439-4500. http://www.downtowncambridge.com

Saturday & Sunday, 7/31 & 8/1. RIDE FOR LIFE. Dayton Area. Fundraiser for Dayton Right to Life. Routes of 10/20/50/60 flat to rolling miles shorter routes “family friendly.” Snacks, music, door prizes, food, entertainment at end of ride Saturday. Online entry available. Entry Deadline: July 24. Dayton Right to Life. Paul Coudron; 6915 Vienna Woods Trl.; Dayton, OH 45459. (937) 439-2093. speedy-feet.com

august


Sunday, 8/1. 17th ROAST YOUR BUNS TOUR. Oberlin. A free tour of 40/70 flat to rolling miles over a scenic rural route in the heat of August. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org

LATE ENTRY / NEW EVENT: Sunday, 8/1. SOLID GROUND BIKE TOUR. Piqua. Flat to gently rolling 32-mile tour through scenic and picturesque farmland in the Northern Miami Valley region. Canned food donations and proceeds benefit Bethany Center Food Bank. Fully-supported with sag service, rest stops, snack, and lunch following 11:15 AM come-as-you-are service with motivational speaker Phil Heimlich. Grace United Methodist Church. 9411 North County Road 25A; Piqua, OH 45356. (937) 773-8232. TheFamilyOfGrace.com

Saturday, 8/7. 24th RIDE THE DARBY. Scenic routes define this budget tour of 30 to 100 flat to rolling miles. Explore areas along the Big Darby River and nearby watersheds. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 284-4087. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

SR BIKESaturday, 8/7. 17th MAD ANTHONY RIVER RALLY. Perrysburg. Slow down and watch to corn grow as you pedal through the green farmlands of Northwest Ohio. Family routes of 10 and 15 miles keep riders mostly on a bike trail. Riders on longer routes –31/62/80/100-- take lightly-traveled rural roads. Those riding 64+ miles will find a few rolling hills on the way to lunch. Souvenir photos and ice cream greet riders at finish! Toledo Area Bicyclists. (734) 856-3893. www.ToledoAreaBicyclists.org

Saturday, 8/7. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Led, supported by shop staff, moderately-paced, 15 to 20 miles on the trail. After dark: helmet and bicycle lights required. Century Cycles Bicycle Shop. (330) 657-2209. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 8/7. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. A monthly, free ride of 15 flat miles taking place after dark: helmet and bike lights required. Blue Heron Deli. Ernie Lehman; Ernie’s Bicycle Shop; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. www.ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday, 8/7. 6th DON TEMPLE MEMORIAL RIDE. Union City, IN. Linda Redmond; PO Box 485; Farmland, IN 47340. (765) 468-7928.

Saturday & Sunday, 8/7 & 8/8. 14th REGIONAL SAUDER VILLAGE WHEELMEN MEET. Archbold. The biennial meet of The Wheelmen where about 100 pre-1918 bicycles roll on a 10-mile High Wheel Tour and a century ride. See the amazing collection of restored bicycles and enjoy visit to Sauder Village. Ohio Wheelmen. Richard DeLombard; 805 Seneca Ave.; Huron, OH 44839. ohiowheelmencapt@gmail.com

Saturday, 8/14. 23rd RIDGE RUNNER RAMBLE. New Albany. Roads will be marked, maps provided on this budget tour of 31/52/85/100 hilly miles. Ride the ridges! Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 868-6875. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Saturday, 8/14. 9th RIDE, FOR PETE’S SAKE! Hilliard. Fundraiser for cerebral palsy research covers 7/17/35/46/62/80/100 flat to hilly miles. Food, route markings, maps, tee shirts, door prizes. Pedal-With-Pete Foundation. Cathy Levy; 3679 Scioto Run Blvd.; Hilliard, OH 43026. (614) 527-0202. www.PedalWithPete.org

Saturday, 8/14. ACACAC: ADAMS COUNTY, AMISH COUNTRY, ALTITUDE CHALLENGE. Seaman. Formerly the BCBCBCBC, this budget tour covers 25/35/50/62/75/100 rolling to very hilly miles of rural roads. Southwestern Ohio with a New England feel. Amish-baked pies for sale along the route – pie van to carry back to finish.  Andi Daum; (513) 527-4063. Cincinnati Cycle Club; PO Box 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243-0441. www.CincinnatiCycleClub.org

LATE ENTRY: Saturday, 8/14. TOUR DU TOWPATH. Canal Fulton. Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. 47 W. Exchange St.; Akron, OH 44308. (330) 374-5657.

Saturday – Sunday, 8/14 – 8/15. 36th ROSCOE RAMBLE. Canal Fulton & Kidron. One of the most beautiful and scenic routes in Ohio, this full-service tour covers 55 or 75 miles of rolling hills per day. Travel through Central Ohio’s unspoiled Amish countryside. Unique food stops and giveaways. Overnight stay near canal-era Roscoe Village: camping or hotel. Entry Deadline: July 31. Akron Bicycle Club. Jim & Judy Birt; 759 Yorkshire Ct.; Copley, OH 44321. (330) 665-2013. www.AkronBike.org

Saturday – Sunday, 8/14 – 8/15. BIKE MS: PEDAL TO THE POINT. Middleburg Hts. A two-day, 150-mile pledge tour: 75 miles to Sandusky for an overnight stay, return the next day. Shorter options and route choices of 30/75/100/150 flat to hilly miles available. Heavy on support with frequent rest stops, food, mechanical help. National MS Society – Ohio Buckeye Chapter; Lindsay Fairchild; 6155 Rockside Rd. Ste. 202; Independence, OH 44131. (800) 344-4867. www.msohiobike.org

Sunday, 8/15. 16th TRI-COUNTY TRIANGLE TRAIL BICYCLE TOUR. Frankfort. Routes of 14/21/35/50/75 flat to rolling miles. Shorter routes for families and beginners, longer routes more challenging and travel low-volume country roads. All routes show off rural Southern Ohio at its best. Tri-County Triangle Trail, Inc.; Mr. Deb Doles; 586 Laurel St.; Chillicothe, OH 45601. (740) 775-9322. doubled@horizonview.net

Friday – Sunday, 8/20 – 8/22. PELOTONIA. Fundraiser for cancer research. Covers 23/43/75/102/150/180 flat to hilly miles. Pelotonia. Jessica Kinman; 351 W. Nationwide Blvd.; Columbus, OH 43215. (614) 221-6171.  www.pelotonia.org

Saturday, 8/21. 2nd AKRON CYCLING FESTIVAL. Akron. Too much to detail here, at least three major events under one cover: Rubber City Meltdown Criterium Race - Criterium racing in downtown Akron returns. The Blue Line Tour - Tour downtown Akron and the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park including part of the Towpath Trail. Rail to Trail Adventure - experience the ultimate family adventure. 331 Promotions LLC. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.331racing.com/cms/akron_cycling_festival

Saturday, 8/21. 32nd BEST “WURST” BICYCLE RIDE. Bucyrus. A flat to rolling tour of 12/32/65/100 miles in association with bratwurst festival.  Helmet Required. Full services provided including a pancake breakfast at the first rest stop. Historical sites, parkland, fresh country air during the ride. Ice cream and available massage at the finish. Bucyrus tourism and Visitors’ Bureau. Donna Bauer; PO Box 1023; Bucyrus, OH 44820. (419) 562-0720. www.bucyrus.org

Saturday, 8/21. MADISON COUNTY FAMILY BIKEFEST. London. A family ride of 15 flat miles that includes a post-ride picnic. Basic bicycle maintenance, demo bikes, safety inspections, family contests. Entry Deadline: Aug. 16. Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails. PO Box 308; London, OH 43140. www.FMCPT.com

Saturday, 8/21. 2nd RALLY POINT RIVER RIDE. Lima. Fundraiser for youth center: get outdoors and enjoy Lima’s parks and surrounding area! Routes for families and fanatics are 20/50/100 flat miles. Rally Point Youth Center. Jared Diller; PO Box 1502; Lima, OH 45802. (419) 229-4444. RallyUp.org

NEW LISTING/LATE ENTRY: Saturday, 8/21. CYCLE CANALWAY. Valley View. Katy Cole: (216) 520-1825. www.ohiocanal.org

Saturday & Sunday, 8/21 & 8/22. OLD WORLD TOUR. Springfield. Details and entry available online. Entry Deadline: Aug. 2. Dayton Cycling Club. Steve Nickerson; 943 Cannondale Ave.; Xenia, OH 45385. www.DaytonCyclingClub.org

Sunday, 8/22. 10th CHARITY BIKE RIDE. Chesterland. Fundraiser supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. Terrain from rolling to hilly will be encountered on routes of 15 or 30 miles through beautiful Geauga County. Rest stops in local parks. Snacks, lunch, sag support included. Metzenbaum Foundation. Tami Setlock; 8200 Cedar Rd.; Chesterland, OH 44026. (440) 729-9406. tsetlock@geaugadd.org

SR BIKESunday, 8/22. FLATLANDERS BICYCLE TOUR. Fremont. Past participants will enjoy our redesigned routes riding past farms, fields, and cows on quiet country roads and new bike path. Four flat 25-mile loops create rides of 25/50/75/100 miles with optional, unsupported 50-mile loop also available. Another option is special “Family Loop” routed mostly on the bike path. Hot chicken sandwiches, pasta salad, homemade cookies, cell phone sags, showers, swimming all included! Fremont Flatlanders. Jane Moyer; PO Box 134; Fremont, OH 43420. (419) 334-8890. www.flatlanders.info

Friday, 8/27. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Moderately-paced, 15 to 20 miles on trail. After dark: helmet and bicycle lights required. Century Cycles Bicycle Shop. (330) 657-2209. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 8/28. OHIO RANDONNEURS 200KM BREVET. Columbus. Ohio Randonneurs. OhioRand.org

SR BIKESaturday, 8/28. 2nd SHAUCK BIG HILLS METRIC CENTURY. Johnsville. Extremely hilly budget ride with snacks, food, drink at finish; emergency sags; small villages for food and drink on your own. Routes: 52-miler has five marked hills; 62-miler has seven marked hills and Mohican Valley. Shauck Area Cyclists. Keith B. Elliott; 8041 Township Road 55; Lexington, OH 44904. (419) 362-7715. tandemrider@earthlink.net

Saturday – Sunday, 8/28 – 8/29. 30th BIKE MS: VENTURE THE VALLEY. Oregonia. Pledge tour through some of Southwest Ohio’s most beautiful small towns and countryside. Start Saturday with an overnight stay and return next day: 50/100/150 flat to hilly total miles. Full support, frequent rest stops, meals, entertainment. National MS Society – Ohio Valley Chapter. Kimberly Neff; 4440 Lake Forest Dr. Ste. 120; Cincinnati, OH 45242. (513) 956-4110. kimberly.neff@ohg.nmss.org

Sunday, 8/29. 39th WRIGHT WRIDE. Fairborn. Rides of 20/35/50/63/100 rolling, mapped and marked country miles. In-ride food stops and an old-fashioned cookout at lunch make the ride special. Visit Young’s Jersey Dairy where hungry goats and other farm animals await attention of children and cool ice cream lures everyone inside. Dayton Cycling Club. Dwaine Wheeler; 2267 Lynpark Ave.; Dayton, OH 45439. (937) 626-4455. www.DaytonCyclingClub.org

Sunday, 8/29. FARM-N-BARN BIKE TOUR. Cuyahoga Falls. Fundraiser with proceeds benefiting Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy and Cuyahoga Valley National Park Assn. Choose between 20- and 50-miler with flat to very hilly terrain. Begins and ends at vineyard. Optional train ride. Entertainment, wine tasting post-ride. Karen Powell; 1300 E. 9th Street Ste. 850; Cleveland, OH 44114. (216) 875-1929. BikeFarmNBarn@gmail.com

september


Saturday, 9/4. 18th STOMP BICYCLE ADVENTURE. Peninsula. One of the largest cycling events in Northeastern Ohio, choose from three routes which start and end in Cuyahoga Valley National Park: 10/25/63 flat to hilly miles. Light breakfast, fun stops, support, lunch, live music included. Rider Limit: 1,500. Citizens for Metro Parks. 975 Treaty Line Rd.; Akron, OH 44313. (330) 865-8065. StompBikeRide.com

LATE RECEIPT: Saturday, 9/4. 3rd BIKE THE C-BUS. Columbus. Ride the neighborhoods of Columbus and surrounding areas covering 25+ miles over four segments. Tee shirts, snacks, lunch provided. The Long Street Tour. Annie J. Ross-Womack; 823 1/2 E. Long Street Ste. 200; Columbus, OH 43203. (614) 251-6038. www.bikethecbus.com

Monday, 9/6. 6th RAMBLE AROUND MEDINA. Medina. A 100-mile ride through Medina and northern Wayne County. No support offered; riders purchase/carry own food and drink along the way. Maps provided on this free ride with donations accepted; online entry available. Medina County Bicycle Club. Shawn Conway; PO Box 844; Medina, OH 44258. (330) 421-1987. www.MedinaBikeClub.org

Friday, 9/10. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. A monthly, free ride of 15 flat miles taking place after dark: helmet and bike lights required. Blue Heron Deli. Ernie Lehman; Ernie’s Bicycle Shop; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. www.ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday, 9/11. 30th POPCORN 100 BIKE TOUR. Marion. Relaxing, family-oriented tour with routes of 25/65 flat miles. Rider Limit: 500. While in town, stop by the big Popcorn Festival. Marion General Hospital. 1000 McKinley Park Dr.; Marion, OH 43302-6397. (740) 383-8980. www.MarionGeneral.com

Saturday, 9/11. 26th COVERED BRIDGE TOUR. Canal Winchester. Marked roads and maps included on this budget tour of 45/55/95/105 miles. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 866-8698. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

LATE ENTRY: Saturday, 9/11.  HOLMES 100 CYCLEFEST. Millersburg. (330) 674-3955.  www.HistoricDowntownMillersburg.com

Sunday, 9/12. 40th HANCOCK HORIZONTAL HUNDRED. Findlay. One of the flattest rides in Ohio, enjoy routes of 39/64/100 miles – an excellent choice for that first “Century” attempt! Excellent support on this full-service tour. Make a real occasion of it: arrive Saturday night for ice cream social, bicycle dealer/vendor displays; stay over and arise for optional pancake breakfast. Professional sports massage available post-ride. A real celebration of cycling. Entry Deadline: Aug. 31. Online entry available. Hancock Horizontal Hundred. Gary Gould; PO Box 232; Findlay, OH 45839. (419) 722-0564. www.HancockHandlebars.org

Sunday, 9/12. 29th THE DRY RUN. Westerville. Tour scenic Central Ohio on rolling routes of 30/50/70/100 miles. Fully-supported with lunch, snack, homemade cookies, and water stops. Westerville Bicycle Club. Don Grafmiller; PO Box 356; Westerville, OH 43086-0356. (614) 212-2751. www.WestervilleBicycleClub.org/dryrun

Sunday, 9/12. 11th RUTH I. BENTLEY MEMORIAL RIDE. Urbana. Funds raised help maintain and develop Champaign County Trail. Routes of 15/30/45/60/100 flat to hilly miles travel Champaign and neighboring counties, farmlands, historical landmarks. Short route is “family route” on the trail. Continental breakfast, lunch included for all. Entry Deadline: Sept. 4. Simon Kenton Pathfinders. Nancy Lokai-Baldwin; PO Box 91; Urbana, OH 43078. (937) 605-2434. SimonKentonPathfinders.org

LATE ENTRY: Sunday, 9/12. 7th SUNFLOWER REVOLUTION. Milford. Susan Schultz McDaniel: (513) 240-4284. www.SunflowerRev.org

Saturday, 9/18. SIPPO VALLEY BICYCLE POKER RUN. Dalton. Ride 15 flat miles on Sippo Valley Trail stopping for playing cards at five checkpoints. Top ten hands win prizes as do jokers! Budget entry fee. Proceeds benefit local trail projects. Rails to Trails of Wayne County, Massillon Area Greenways. Ernie’s Bicycle Shop; Ernie Lehman; 135 Lake Ave. NW.; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. www.ErniesBikeShop.com

SR BIKESaturday, 9/18. 3rd PEDAL FOR PETS. Westerville. Fundraiser for CHA Animal Shelter: proceeds help house homeless pets, reduce overpopulation with education, spay/neuter. Routes of 10-40 miles plus family fun rides available, beginning/ending on Alum Creek Bike Trail. Short routes are trail-only, longer choices visit reservoir and surrounding rolling areas. Free tees for kids. Food stops on longer routes with post-ride lunch. Shelter tours available, dogs and cats for adoption. CHA Animal Shelter. Dan Stephens; 3765 Corporate Dr.; Columbus, OH 43231. (740) 852-4828. www.PedalForPets.com

Saturday, 9/18 NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Led, supported by shop staff, moderately-paced, 15 to 20 miles on the trail. After dark: helmet and bicycle lights required. Century Cycles Bicycle Shop. (330) 657-2209. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 9/18. 3rd PAWPAW DOUBLE-NICKEL ROAD RIDE. Albany. In conjunction with annual Ohio Pawpaw Festival, this is a ride of 22/55 challenging, very hilly miles. No road support offered. Helmets Required. Budget entry fee includes admission to festival. Athens Bicycle Club. Peter Kotses; Athens Bicycle; 14 W. Stimson Ave.; Athens, OH 45701. (740) 594-9944. pete@AthensBicycle.com

Saturday, 9/18. PEDAL THE LAKES. Greenville, PA. Discover this full-service tour through beautiful Western Pennsylvania’s Amish countryside just a few miles over the state line. Lakes along four rolling routes: 12/32/65/100 miles. Benefits area recreational trails. Mercer County Trails Association. Stephen Theiss; 91 Jefferson Ave.; Sharon, PA 16146-3304. www.mctrails.org

Saturday, 9/18. 20th TOUR OF HOCKING HILLS. Circleville. Ride 75 to 100 hilly miles on this traditional tune-up for the Columbus Fall Challenge. Budget tour with maps and road markings provided. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Sunday, 9/19. 38th IRISH HILLS TOUR. Sylvania. Paved roads and trail, mostly through southern Michigan. Shorter routes flatter, longer choices enter Michigan’s beautiful green farmlands and lake-filled Irish Hills area. Choices: 10/31/62/100 miles. Rest stops for all, lunch on longer routes. Hostelling International – Toledo Area. Tour Director; PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 973-8282. HIToledo.org

Sunday, 9/19. 26th HERITAGE BIKE TOUR. Tiffin. Travel beautiful one-lane country roads, terrific fall colors, excellent door prizes, all-you-can-eat chicken sandwiches. Rolling terrain on loop routes of 10/25/45 miles. Tiffin Community YMCA. 180 Summit St.; Tiffin, OH 44883. (419) 447-8711. biketour@tiffinymca.org

Sunday, 9/19. 37th  NEOC: NORTH-EAST OHIO CENTURY. Newton Falls. Riders look forward to homemade cookies on rides of 35/62/100 flat to rolling miles – a couple of hills on longer rides. Full lunch on longer two rides. Century riders visit Tumbull, Portage, Geauga, Ashtabula Counties. Entry Deadline: Sept. 8. Online entry available. Out-Spokin’ Wheelmen. Paul Rienerth; PO Box 838; Youngstown, OH 44501-0838. (330) 757-3344. www.OutSpokinWheelmen.com

LATE RECEIPT: Sunday, 9/19. THE WOO-MAN. Wooster/Mansfield. Panera Bread. Greg Collins; 165 Highridge Court W; Lexington, OH 44904. (419) 544-9537. gcollins@trigobread.com

SR BIKESaturday, 9/25. 6th FREDERICKSBURG LIBRARY ROLL. Fredericksburg. Enjoy a tour of 18/24/32 flat miles or hit the road for a very hilly adventure of 32/62 miles! Proceeds from this event benefit all-volunteer Fredericksburg Community Library. Riders cover the length of the gorgeous Holmes County Rail-Trail and/or scenic, challenging back-road cycling through Holmes and southern Wayne Counties. Commemorative long-sleeved shirt, refreshment stop included. Orrville Cycling Club. Dave & Jane Braddock; 4835 Graber Rd.; Fredericksburg, OH 44627. (330) 695-2693. www.FredLib.org

Saturday, 9/25. 20th KNOX COUNTY BICYCLE CHALLENGE. Gambier. A full-service tour of 50 to 100 miles in the beautiful hills of Knox County: be sure and slow down for Amish buggies and watch out for road apples! The longer routes are challenging CFC tune-ups; short route has fewer hills, uses Kokosing Gap Trail on return. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 657-9669. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

DETAILS ADDED: Sunday, 9/26. 19th NORTON KIWANIS CIDER FESTIVAL BIKE RIDE. Norton. A scenic ride through Summit and Medina Counties covering 10/25/62 flat to hilly miles with rest stops, sag wagons. Tee shirts to the first 100 riders. Food at finish. Don't miss the town's Cider Festival! Norton Kiwanis. Mike Barkey; 3080 Loyal Oak Dr.; Norton, OH 44203. (330) 825-8624. MBarkey1@neo.rr.com

october


Friday – Sunday, 10/1 – 10/3. 5th PVG TOUR. Geneva-On-The-Lake. Start off your weekend with Friday evening wine and cheese reception. Saturday, ride distances of 45/65 flat to rolling miles. Sunday hilly short ride or canoe option. State park lodging available. Long-sleeve shirt, bottle of wine, reception, lunches, a dinner included. Rider Limit: 150. Entry Deadline: Sept. 20. HubBub Custom Bicycles. 8005 Mayfield Rd.; Chesterland, OH 44026. (440) 729-2499. www.HubBub.com

Saturday, 10/2. THREE CITY TOUR. Granville. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org

Saturday, 10/2. GREAT GHOST RIDER RAMBLE. Saint Leon, IN. Full-service ride featuring routes of 25 to 100 rolling to very hilly miles. Century has seven big climbs. Family fun ride and Halloween costume contest also offered. Optional post-ride pasta. Rider Limit: 500. Cincinnati Cycle Club. PO Box 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243-0441.

Saturday, 10/2. BICYCLE MUSEUM OF AMERICA TOUR. New Bremen. Ride 20-mile historic bicycle tour, see vintage bicycle demo, enjoy visit to Ohio’s amazing bicycle museum. Bicycle Museum of America. Chuck Smith; 825 Olde Farm Ct.; Vandalia, OH 45377. chuck@ohiobike.org

Saturday & Sunday, 10/2 & 10/3. 35th CFC: COLUMBUS FALL CHALLENGE. Sugar Grove. A challenging ride for those who love steep climbs, swift descents, breathtaking (if there’s any left to be taken) views from the hills of Southeastern Ohio. A strenuous, two-day tour covering more than 200 miles – 110 each day. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Friday, 10/8. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Led, supported by shop staff, moderately-paced, 15 to 20 miles on the trail. After dark: helmet and bicycle lights required. Century Cycles Bicycle Shop. (330) 657-2209. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 10/9. 25th FALL HOOT. Carroll. Enjoy the final COP budget tour of the season: 35/55/80 miles: number and severity of hills increases with route length. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 444-2276. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Saturday, 10/9. 2nd BELLAIRE OCTOBER FEST FALL FUN RIDE. Bellaire. Ohio Valley Riverfront Development Corporation. Quick Service Bicycle Shop; 701 N. Lincoln Ave.; Bridgeport, OH 43912. (740) 635-3700. www.QuickServiceCycle.com

Sunday, 10/10. 32nd FALL-N-LEAF. Bellville. Ride the hills of Richland and Knox Counties in 37/68 miles. Enjoy fall colors, some miles on Richland B&O rail-trail. Great late-season tour with hot food, sag service included. Entry form available online. Mid-Ohio Bikers. Terry White; 155 Essex Rd.; Lexington, OH 44904. (419) 884-8761. www.MidOhioBikers.org

Saturday, 10/16. 33rd TOMBSTONE TOUR. Sylvania. Celebrate the Halloween season riding 38 miles, mostly flat back-country roads. Visit local graveyards and tombstones. Chili lunch, veggie option. Orchard visit with cider and cookies. Prizes for best bike-safe costume. Yes, ride is now on Saturday! Hostelling International – Toledo Area. Tour Director; PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 882-5707. hitoledo.org

Saturday, 10/16. FAMILY HAUNTED TOUR. Whitehouse. Event is entirely within Oak Openings Metropark. For families with children 12 and younger. Ride “haunted” bike trail, hear spooky folk stories. Face painting, food, treats at finish. Bike-safe costumes encouraged. Yes, now on Saturday! Rider Limit: 60. Hostelling International – Toledo Area. Tour Director; PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 882-5707. hitoledo.org

Saturday 10/16. OHIO RANDONNEURS 200KM BREVET. Millersport.  Ohio Randonneurs. OhioRand.org

Sunday, 10/17. 7th GARRETT WONDERS BIRTHDAY BIKE RIDE. Warren. In memory of Olympic hopeful Garrett Wonders, all proceeds benefit memorial fund supporting scholarships, cycling advocacy. Supported 6-mile family, 32-mile routes. Tee shirt, goodie bag, door prizes included. Entry form available online. Garrett Wonders Memorial Fund. Jay Wonders; 1349 Beechcrest NW; Warren, OH 44485. (330) 399-4618. www.GarrettsRide.com

Saturday, 10/23. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL. Massillon. A monthly, free ride of 15 flat miles taking place after dark: helmet and bike lights required. Blue Heron Deli. Ernie Lehman; Ernie’s Bicycle Shop; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. www.ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday,10/30. 34th FFF(FFFF): FRIENDSVILLE FREEBIE FIFTY (FALL FOLIAGE & FROSTBITE FROLIC). Medina. Free, self-supported ride around Medina County. Map provided, no other services. Cider served in park where rolling 28-, 50-mile routes split. Watch out for “Count Dracu-Lou!” Bike-safe costumes optional. Medina County Bicycle Club. Richard DeLombard; 805 Seneca Ave.; Huron, OH 44839. mysite.verizon.net/res117bnp/id8.html

november


SR BikeSunday, 11/7. 36th RED FLANNEL METRIC CENTURY. Oberlin. The premier end-of-season event, not to be missed. Don’t miss hot homemade soup, cookies, and a raffle. Rolling 65-mile route visits historic Milan, birthplace of Thomas A. Edison. The half-metric, 32-mile route tours beautiful rural Lorain County. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org


january 1, 2011


Saturday, 1/1/11. 35th THE BEAN RIDE. Perrysburg. Ride along the scenic Maumee River for 12/17/20 flat miles in the bracing winter air, then enjoy a bowl of bean soup for warmth and good luck in the new year. Hostelling International – Toledo Area. Tour Director; PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 243-7680. patsquire@juno.com

Saturday, 1/1/11. 35th ABCDEFGHIJ: A BI-CYCLING DANDY EXCUSE FOR GETTING HIBERNATED IN JANUARY! Medina. A free, self-supported ride in Medina County covering 3/12/24 rolling miles. Map provided but no other services or support offered. Prepare yourself and your bike for the weather and expect it to get worse. Starts at noon for you early risers. Medina County Bicycle Club. Richard DeLombard; 805 Seneca Ave.; Huron, OH 44839. http://mysite.verizon.net/res117bnp/id9.html



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