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Tours are noncompetitive group rides for cyclists of various ages and abilities. Tour organizers(usually bicycle clubs) normally charge a modest fee to cover services provided. Budget tours andfree rides usually offer few, if any, services; after all, they’re inexpensive or free! Full-service tours,however, typically offer a map, food stops, and road (“sag”) assistance and cost a bit more to coverexpenses. Multi-day events provide additional services. Fundraisers may have higher entry fees toprovide income for their causes. “Bike-a-thons” or “pledge rides” may or may not be operated in

affiliation with a bicycle organization and fund-raise primarily through pledges of donations per mileeach rider completes; they may have a minimum pledge amount in addition to an entry fee to

maximize the benefit to their cause. Be sure to look ahead: some events have entry deadlines daysor weeks ahead of the ride! Check our website for updates as the season progresses: Ohio.bike

Supporting Rides are Red-Letter Days! — A special category of events listed in this Calendar are those thathave pledged to donate at least $1 per rider toward the publication of the OBF’s Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar.

Look for the special red color designating those events.Support the rides that help support this Calendar!

Got your “tour legs”on?

MarchSaturday, 3/30. 7th CHILI MARCH METRIC.Lakewood. Beginning at the south shore ofLake Erie, ride your first half- or full-metriccentury of the season: 31/62 flat to rollingmiles. Enjoy a “blow-out” of hot chili, frolic,and fun! A full-service ride touring threeEmerald Necklace metropark areas. Lake ErieWheelers. PO Box 26146; Fairview Park, OH44126. (440) 734-5777.LakeErieWheelers.org/CMM

AprilSaturday, 4/13. THINK SPRING. Stow. Selectfrom two route options: A trail ride of 20miles to Brandywine Falls, or a 34-mile roadand trail ride over rolling to hilly terrainvisiting scenic and historic sites. As istraditional with this event, hot soup and chiliare provided while participants bring sidedishes to share for a potluck lunch. Limitedsag, maps provided on this free ride. AkronBicycle Club. AkronBike.org

Saturday, 4/13. BIKE FIFTY BICYCLE TOUR.Chillicothe. A fully-supported tour raisingfunds to support Drug Free Clubs of America.Flat, family-friendly bike path route plusroutes of 62/100 hilly to very hilly miles forthose up to the challenge. The 100-milerincludes lunch. The Buck Fifty. DavidWhitehouse; 922 Blacksmith Hill Rd.;Chillicothe, OH 45601. (740) 466-4308.TheBuckFifty.com

Saturday, 4/13. NIGHT RIDE ON THETOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free, fun ridefor all skill levels covering 14 flat miles on theOhio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in theCuyahoga Valley National Park. Helmet andbike headlight required. Be ready to ride at8:00 PM. Century Cycles. 1621 Main Street,Peninsula, OH 44264. (330) 657-2209.centurycycles.com/for/NightRides

Sunday, 4/14. 24th SICCO: SPRING INCOLUMBIANA COUNTY OHIO. Columbiana.A flat 24-mile loop is the feature event,traveling through small towns and beautifulcountryside. Includes the Little Beaver CreekGreenway Trail. At the finish enjoy hot PizzaHut lunch. After refueling, try the optionalrolling to hilly 28-mile loop for a day's total of63 miles. Out-Spokin' Wheelmen. Attn: DaveHughes; PO Box 838; Youngstown, OH44501-0838. (330) 692-2468.OutSpokinWheelmen.com

Friday, 4/19. NIGHT RIDES ON THE CANALTOWPATH. Massillon. Free monthly nightrides through November begin at the LakeAvenue Trailhead. Riders must wear helmetand bicycles must be equipped with head-and taillights. Times vary by sunset. Ernie'sBicycle Shop. Attn: Debbie Lehman; 135 LakeAve. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-2771. ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday, 4/20. YOUNG’S ICE CREAMCHARITY BIKE TOUR RALLY RIDE #1.

Beavercreek Station. 22 miles. Fee if notregistered for main event.YoungsBikeTour.com

Saturday, 4/20. 47th WOODSTOCK.Westerville. Perfect first training event forTOSRV with relatively flat roads and lighttraffic, to the north and east of Columbus.Options of 35/65/100 miles available. Budgettour with map but no on-route support.Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.;Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901.outdoor-pursuits.org

Saturday, 4/27. 51st SPOT. Canal Winchester.The second of four TOSRV training ridesoffers relatively flat roads with some rollinghills to the southeast of Columbus with routesof 35/62/100 miles. Marked roads with mapsand limited support. Online entry available.Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.;Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901.outdoor-pursuits.org

Sunday, 4/28. 34th AFROST: A FREEBIERIDE & OHIO SPRING TOUR. Amherst. Amostly flat, free tour of 25/50/64 miles totest your new year fitness level. Route visitshistoric towns and villages in Lorain County.Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO Box 102;Amherst, OH 44001-0102.LorainWheelmen.org

Mondays, 4/29 – 10/28. SLOW ROLLCLEVELAND: A SOCIAL BIKE RIDE.Cleveland Area. Popular, free, flat to rolling,slow-paced ride from various points.SlowRollCleveland.com

MaySaturday, 5/4. 5th GEOLOGY TOUREDUCATIONAL RIDE. Details TBA. Friends ofMadison County Parks and Trails. PO Box308; London, OH 43140. (614) 205-6754.www.fmcpt.com

Saturday, 5/4. 45th MID-OHIO CENTURY.Delaware. Third TOSRV training ride, or aperfect day out just because! Ride offerings of35/62/100 miles of relatively flat riding with abeautiful route along the Scioto River andaround Marion. Marked roads and maps,limited support. Online entry available.Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.;Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901.outdoor-pursuits.org

Sunday, 5/5. 23rd KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.Huron. A free ride touring the Firelandsregion of Northwestern Ohio. Small townsand a few hills make it interesting. Noservices provided but a map and goodcompanionship are included to aid in coveringthe 50/85 flat to rolling miles. The name?Kinda Like May's Nine O'clock Picturesque andQuaint Rectangular Spring Tour Undertakenby Very Wishful Young Zealots. Sorry youasked? Richard DeLombard; PO Box 230;Huron, OH 44839-0230.OhioWheelmen.org/bikerides/klm/id5.html

Friday, 5/10. MIAMI VALLEY CYCLINGSUMMIT. Miamisburg. A free, bike-focusedevent aims to use the power and presence ofcycling to drive economic development incommunities both large and small acrossSouthwestern Ohio. A conference-style event,experts will speak on cycling trends, and anadvocacy-focused “happy hour” will wrap upthe day. City of Miamisburg. Attn: LauraEstradia; 10 N. Ludlow St. #727; Dayton, OH45402. (937) 496-3825. CyclingSummit.com

Saturday, 5/11. 37th TOP OF OHIOHUNDRED. Hilliard. The final trainingweekend before TOSRV and a great excuse togo out and play anyway! Route is mostly flat torolling, 25 to 100 miles, with some hills on thelonger routes. Ride travels to the highest pointin Ohio for bragging rights. Marked routes,maps, limited support. Online entry available.Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.;Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901.outdoor-pursuits.org

Saturday, 5/11. NIGHT RIDES ON THECANAL TOWPATH. Massillon. See April 19.(330) 832-2771. ErniesBikeShop.com

Wednesday, 5/15. RIDE OF SILENCE. Eventswill be staged across Ohio and around theworld honoring and remembering thoseinjured or killed while riding on the road.Please see the previous page, dedicated toOhio's Ride of Silence events.

Friday, 5/17. BIKE TO WORK DAY. ClevelandArea. Leave that car at home and ride yourbike to work! Downtown workers areencouraged to ride to work as often as theycan but on dates May through September,they will be welcomed at city locations withfree fresh coffee and bagels at the end oftheir in-bound commutes. Meet up with otherriders, share stores, revel in the feeling ofaccomplishment that comes with getting towork under one's own power! Check onlinefor updates on locations. Bike Cleveland.Jason Kuhn; 3000 Bridge Ave. Ste. 1;Cleveland, OH 44113. (216) 298-1938.BikeCleveland.org/btwd

Friday, 5/17. NATIONAL BIKE TO WORK DAYPANCAKE BREAKFAST. Dayton area. Getyour day off to a great start and share theculture and fun of biking to work! Celebratewith exhibitors, free pancake breakfast,coffee, photo booth, team challenge, evenmore. Five Rivers MetroParks. (937) 275-7275. Metroparks.org/biketowork

Saturday, 5/18. 21st CANALWAY BICYCLEPOKER RIDE. Massillon. Riding 16 flat mileson the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail,cyclists stop at five checkpoints along the waypicking up a playing card at each stop. At thefinish, play hands against others with prizesto the top 10 hands, other prizes for jokersdrawn. Ride an optional 10 extra miles for araffle entry. Burgers, beer, soft drinks, musicat the finish. Benefits local trail projects.Massillon Area Greenways, Inc. DebbieLehman; Ernie's Bicycle Shop; 135 Lake Ave.NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) [email protected]


Saturday – Sunday, 5/18 – 5/19. 58th

TOSRV: TOUR OF THE SCIOTO RIVERVALLEY. Canal Winchester. The original, theride that inspired so many! TOSRV isAmerica's longest-running multi-day cyclingevent. Full tour is 105 miles to Portsmouth,105 miles back the next day for back-to-backcenturies. Shorter, and one-day flat to rollingoptions are also available. A full-service tourwith snack stops, lunch stop, sags, mechanicalsupport, baggage transport, etc. Join ridersfrom across the nation on America's touringclassic. Entry Deadline: May 17. ColumbusOutdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus,OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. tosrv.org

Sunday, May 19. 45th HUFFMAN SPRINGCLASSIC. Brookville. Celebrate spring on thenew and improved ride! The new startinglocation quickly puts riders on quiet ruralroads. Optional route loops can be assembledinto various combinations for the rider'schoice of numerous distances from 30 to 100flat to rolling miles. Snacks, drinks, lunch areprovided for all riders. Dayton Cycling Club.Bob Hartman; 289 Wampler Ave.; Dayton, OH45405. (937) 974-5393.DaytonCyclingClub.org

Sunday, 5/19. YOUNG’S ICE CREAMCHARITY BIKE TOUR RALLY RIDE #2.Xenia. Approximately 46 miles. Fee if notregistered for main event.YoungsBikeTour.com

Saturday, 5/25. 2nd UNITED WAYCOLUMBIANA COUNTY CHALLENGE.Columbiana. Enjoy a beautiful country ride; amodest entry fee and proceeds help supportUnited Way Services of Northern ColumbianaCounty. Riders choose from among routes of33/66/100 flat to rolling miles. Sag support

included and a spaghetti dinner for all atride's end. Out-Spokin' Wheelmen. David N.Hughes; 358 Apple Ridge Rd.; Salem, OH44460-6420. (330) [email protected]

Saturday, 5/25. 30th JJJ: JERRY'SJEROMESVILLE JOURNEY. Oberlin. A free100-mile tour with a 50-mile cutoff travels therolling and hilly portions of southern Lorain,northern Ashland Counties. Named forfounder Jerry Warnke. Lorain WheelmenBicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH44001-0102. LorainWheelmen.org

Sunday, 5/26. 13th WHEELING HERITAGETRAIL BICYCLE TOUR. Wheeling, W.Va. Ascenic fundraiser take riders throughbeautiful Ohio County in the panhandlenorthern portion of West Virginia.Organization seeks to maintain and expandthe local trail system with funds from this ride.Rides of 10/30 flat miles (all trail), or 62 milesof hilly and challenging riding throughBethany and West Liberty. See you along themighty Ohio River? Ohio Valley Trail Partners.Quick Service Bicycle Shop; 701 N. LincolnAve.; Bridgeport, OH 43912. (740) 635-3700.OhioValleyTrailPartners.org

JuneSaturday, 6/1. DAYTON CYCLING CLUBCOVERED BRIDGE TOUR. Brookville. ExploreSouthwestern Ohio on this no-frills tour of20/42/70/103 rolling to hilly miles. Visit fromtwo to 11 covered bridges! Day-of-rideregistration only, entry includes map andpavement markings. Dayton Cycling Club.Mark Buchwalder; 423 Volusia Ave.; Dayton,OH 45409-2345. http://CvdBdgTour.org

Saturday, 6/1. 3rd SPIN THE LAKES BICYCLETOUR. Cortland. Participants can ride a 25-or 62-mile, flat to rolling scenic route aroundMosquito Lake beginning and ending at awinery. Sag wagon and rest stops available.Riders receive a water bottle and goodie bag,Stay & Graze Reception with liveentertainment and BBQ post-ride. Homes ForKids/Child and Family Solutions. PO Box 683;Niles, OH 44446. (330) 544-8005.www.HFK.org

Saturday, 6/1. 45th HOOT: HEART OF OHIOTOUR. Carroll. Time to see trees and flowersin the full bloom of summer in the surroundinghills and farms outside of Lancaster. Routes of34/62/100 rolling to hilly miles, longer arehilly. Marked roads and maps, limited support.Online entry available. Columbus OutdoorPursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, OH43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org

Saturday, 6/1. HOT TAMALE. Waldo. Enjoydelicious homemade cookies, freshstrawberries, friendly rest stops on this full-service tour. Routes of 8/16/32/64 flat milesmake this fit for cyclists of all abilities. Eight-and 16-mile routes good for introducingyoungsters to bicycle touring. Early-entrydiscount. Heart of Ohio Tailwinds. JanineWilliams; 1166 Bellefontaine Ave.; Marion, OH43302. (740) 382-9952. hot-tamale.org

Saturday, 6/1. THE AMAZING RIVER RIDE.Miamisburg. Ever dreamed of being on TV'sThe Amazing Race? Try this out: A 14-mile, flatto hilly, epic round-trip ride along the GreatMiami River. Not a race, it's about the totalchallenge. Along the way there will be sixdifferent stops filled with challenges tocomplete. Do it for fun. Do it for exercise. Doit for team-building. Complete all challenges,earn a “passport” for a chance to win prizes.Fun celebration at the end. Miamisburg Parksand Recreation. 305 E. Central Ave.;Miamisburg, OH 45342. (937) 866-8999.PlayMiamisburg.com

Saturday & Sunday, 6/1 & 6/2. 37thMARIETTA RIVER RENDEZVOUS. Marietta &Duncan Falls. One- and two-day options areavailable offering routes of 38/57/68/136rolling to hilly miles. Plentiful snacks, lunch onSaturday, “unbeatable” hospitality, and sagsupport are offered. Two-day ride includes aride on the Valley Gem sternwheeler. Lodgingoptions include motel, college dorm rooms.Strawberries and ice cream a big treat onSaturday. Marietta Rowing & Cycling Club.Attn: Melissa Shea; PO Box 223; Marietta, OH45750. (740) 236-3048.www.MariettaRCC.org

Saturday, 6/8. 16th STRAWBERRY FESTIVALBICYCLE TOUR. London. Multiple optionalroutes are offered through winding scenic flatto rolling rural Madison, Clark, Fayette, andGreen Counties covering 21/44/62/100 flat torolling miles. The shortest route remains onthe Prairie Grass Trail while the longer routesventure via roads to towns and cities. Routesmarked and maps available, food and drinksprovided. Friends of Madison County Parksand Trails. PO Box 308; London, OH 43140.(614) 205-6754. www.fmcpt.com

Saturday, 6/8. 13th INDIAN LAKEFIREWORKS FUND RIDE. Lakeview. Rides of15/30/45 miles around Indian Lake and LoganCounty. Sign up by June 1 for full benefits.Online entry available. Indian Lake AreaChamber of Commerce. Pam Miller; 8200State Route 366 Ste. Z; Russells Point, OH43348. (937) 843-5392.VisitIndianLakeOhio.com

Saturday, 6/8. TEAM KIDNEY – TOUR DEFLASH. Dublin. Club Corazon. HannaFurbush; 2800 Corporate Exchange Dr. Ste.215; Columbus, OH 43231-1666. (614) 882-6184 Ext. 823. www.kidney.org

Saturday, 6/8. 25th PEDAL-WITH-PETE –KENT. Kent. A family-friendly event with routechoices ranging from 6 to 65 flat to hillymiles; shorter routes are flat, longer rideshillier. Raises funds with entry fee andoptional pledges for cerebral palsy research.Entertainment and picnic lunch provided post-ride. Pedal-With-Pete. Jim Stroble; 6987Hudson Rd.; Kent, OH 44240-6070. pedal-with-pete.org

Saturday, 6/8. BIKE TO YELLOW SPRINGSSTREET FAIR. Yellow Springs. Bike YellowSprings. Bike Miami Valley; 10 N. Ludlow St.#727; Dayton, OH 45402-1854. (937) 496-3825. BikeMiamiValley.org/event-calendar

Saturday, 6/8. 19th BIKE-A-THON FORHABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SANDUSKYCOUNTY. Bellevue. Pledge ride of various flatdistances on trail or open road. Rest stopsalong the way. Proceeds benefit constructionof a home for a deserving individual. EntryDeadline: June 1. Flatlanders Bicycle Club &Lift Parish LLC. PO Box 61; Lindsey, OH43442. (419) 332-4481. flatlanders.info

Saturday, 6/8. 4th HOFFMAN MEMORIALBIKE RIDE & 5K. Zanesville. Routes rangefrom a 6-mile, flat trail ride to 20 or 40 milesof scenic rolling to hilly country roads. A 5Krunning event is also available. In honor ofBrenda Hoffman's life and trauma survivors.Entry Deadline: June 1. Free bicycle helmetsdistributed at the event. Rebecca Geyer; 945Bethesda Dr. Ste. 260; Zanesville, OH 43701-1880. (740) 455-7659. genesishcs.org

Saturday, 6/8. NIGHT RIDE ON THETOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free, fun ridefor all skill levels covering 14 flat miles on theOhio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in theCuyahoga Valley National Park. Helmet andbike headlight required. Be ready to ride at8:00pm. Century Cycles. 1621 Main Street,Peninsula, OH 44264. (330) 657-2209.centurycycles.com/for/NightRides

Sunday, 6/9. 43rd SUNDAY IN JUNE. Burton.Join more than 800 fellow cyclists for athrilling spin through the heart ofNortheastern Ohio's Amish countryside –organized by cyclists, for cyclists! Choosefrom among routes of 25/40/65/100 rollingto hilly miles on the rural roads of Geauga

County. A classic full-service tour including ahot lunch, rest stops, marked roads, and sagservice. Start/Finish in historic CenturyVillage. Cleveland Touring Club. Ron Boetger;14653 E. Park St.; Burton, OH 44021. (216)225-8689. www.SundayInJune.com

Friday, 6/14. NIGHT RIDES ON THE CANALTOWPATH. Massillon. See April 19. (330)832-2771. ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday, 6/15. 20th PUMPKINVINE BIKERIDE. Goshen, Ind. Join in celebrating the20th anniversary of this ride on any ofseveral rolling routes. Enjoy the 16-milePumpkinvine Nature Trail and experiencenearly a mile of newly-built trail, passingthrough towns, flower gardens, and smalltowns. Routes of 22/37/52/102 miles oncounty roads carry riders past Amish farmsand workshops and lovely pastoral scenes.Refreshment stops offer drinks, fruit, snacks,and sandwiches but save room... pie and icecream are served at the finish! Friends of thePumpkinvine Nature Trail. Robert Carrico; POBox 392; Goshen, IN 46527. (574) [email protected]

Saturday, 6/15. 6th LIMALAND BICYCLETOUR. Lima. Enjoy routes of 25/40/65 milesover flat to rolling country roads with very lowtraffic and rural scenery. Fully-supported tourwith rest stops, marked and mapped routes,swept corners, sag service, lunch, and prizes.Indoor restroom and lunch facilities atstart/finish. Team Roadrunners Bicycle Club.TeamRoadrunners.org

Saturday, 6/15. YOUNG’S ICE CREAMCHARITY BIKE TOUR RALLY RIDE #3.Kettering. Ride: 36 miles. Fee if not registeredfor main event. YoungsBikeTour.com

Saturday – Wednesday, 6/15 – 6/19. 3rd

JUNETEENTH FREEDOM RIDES. GreaterCleveland. A series of bike rides leaving fromvarious locations in the Greater ClevelandArea will be casual, family-friendly, and mostlyflat, covering about 10 miles. The ridescommemorate the abolition of slavery in Texasand the Confederate South on June 19, 1865by celebrating on two wheels the history andaccomplishments of African Americans in thearea. Juneteenth Freedom Rides Committee.JuneteenthFreedomRides.wordpress.com

Saturday – Saturday, 6/15 – 6/22. 31stGOBA: GREAT OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE.Bowling Green. Come “sail away” on a loopthat has overnight tent camping stays inseveral Northwestern Ohio cities. Casual-family-friendly tour on mostly flat routes thatwill visit Lake Erie beaches, historic sites,island ferries, lively downtowns, and more.Sightseeing and optional ride opportunities.Ride about 50 flat miles per day or use new35-mile shortcuts. Trucks move gear betweentowns. Entry Deadline: May 15. Online entryavailable. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. Attn:Jeff Pierron; 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, OH43206. (614) 273-0811. goba.org

Friday, 6/21. BIKE TO WORK DAY. ClevelandArea. Leave that car at home and ride yourbike to work! Downtown workers areencouraged to ride to work as often as theycan but on dates May through September,they will be welcomed at city locations withfree fresh coffee and bagels. Meet up withother riders, share stores, revel in the feelingof accomplishment that comes with getting towork under one's own power! Check onlinefor updates on locations. Bike Cleveland.Jason Kuhn; 3000 Bridge Ave. Ste. 1;Cleveland, OH 44113. (216) 298-1938.BikeCleveland.org/btwd

Saturday, 6/22. TREE CITY ROLLING TOUR& CENTURY. Greensburg. Visit many smalltowns, two covered bridges, and plenty ofcountryside on routes of 4/16/33/67/100 flatto hilly miles leaving from an historical townsquare. New is a choice between hilly andless-hilly 67-mile ride. Fruit, snacks, cookies,sandwiches at rest stops. Grilled tenderloinand burgers, salads, at lunch. Music, art,crafts, beer and wine garden at DowntownGreensburg Tenderloin Throwdown festival.Decatur County Family YMCA. Attn: DeenaHamer; 1 YMCA Way; Greensburg, IN 47240.(812) 663-9622. TreeCityRollingTour.org

Saturday, 6/22. BUCKEYE BRIDGE RIDE.Eaton. A pleasant tour of the wooden coveredbridges of Preble County. Three loops offerrides of 17/32/45 flat to hilly miles, mostly ontownship roads that are marked and signed.Restrooms, showers, paved parking at rideHQ. Full sag support, on-site bicycle serviceavailable. Several Stava Circuits will also bemapped. Friends of Preble County 4-H, Inc.;Curt Caplinger; 3485 Eaton Gettysburg Rd.;Eaton, OH 45320. (937) 533-7763.BuckeyeBridgeRide.org

Saturday, 6/22. 7th EARN FOR THE BURN(BICYCLE POKER RUN). Rittman. Riders stopat five points to pick up a playing card for apoker hand; prizes to the top three hands atfinish. Flat to tolling routes of 14/25/50 flat torolling miles available with a challenging largehill option at the end of the 50-miler. Sagsupport on longer routes, refreshments atstops, lunch at finish. Benefits AkronChildren's Hospital's Paul and Carol DavidFoundation Burn Institute. RittmanFirefighter's Assn. & Orrville Cycling Club.Marcia Dodrill; PO Box 414; Rittman, OH44270. EarnForTheBurn.org

Saturday, 6/22. PEDAL FOR PAWS. Bucyrus.A fundraiser to support the Humane SocietyServing Crawford County offering routechoices of 12/22/40/60 miles. The gentlyrolling countryside setting is appealing tofamilies and more experienced riders. Entryform to be available online.CrawfordHumane.com

Saturday, 6/22. PAJAMA PARTY NIGHTRIDE ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL with BIKECLEVELAND. Peninsula. Free, fun ride for allskill levels covering 14 flat miles on the Ohio &Erie Canal Towpath Trail in the CuyahogaValley National Park. Wear your finestsleepwear! Helmet and bike headlightrequired. Join or donate to Bike Cleveland atthe event to be eligible for door prizes. Prizedrawings at 7:45 PM; be ready to ride at 8:00PM. Century Cycles. 1621 Main Street,Peninsula, OH 44264. (330) 657-2209.centurycycles.com/for/NightRides

Sunday, 6/23. 43rd PORTAGE RIVER TOUR.Elmore. Follow the meanderings of thePortage River as it flows toward Lake Erie inNorthwestern Ohio. The 10-mile route ismostly on paved trail for family friendliness.Routes of 31/62/100 flat miles venture fartherafield. Lunch for all riders at the Portage RiverFestival. Online entry available. Maumee ValleyAdventurers. PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH43635-2736. (419) 482-8225.MVAdventurers.org

Saturday & Sunday, 6/22 & 6/23. 30th BIKEMS: BIKE TO THE BAY. Perrysburg. One- andtwo-day options available on this pledge rideevent from Perrysburg to Port Clinton andback; 35-mile loop available Saturday only.Other routes: 50/75/100 miles. Saturdaynight food trucks at finish, optional brewerycelebration or trip to Put-In-Bay. Two-dayriders get chicken dinner at finish. EntryDeadline: June 21. National MS Society. Attn:Samantha Basile Lewis; 6155 Rockside Rd.Ste. 202; Independence, OH 44131. (855)372-1331. BikeMS.org

Friday, 6/28. LINK TO LEVITT: DRIVE LESS,LIVE MORE. Dayton. Bike Miami Valley; 10 N.Ludlow St. #727; Dayton, OH 45402-1854.(937) 496-3825. DriveLessLiveMore.org

Friday – Saturday, 6/28 – 6/29. BIKE TOTHE BEACH PARTY AND CAMPOUT.Cleveland. Celebrate the Lake Erie waterfrontin Euclid by gearing up and pedaling to a parkfor an overnight beach camping adventure.Begin from home alone, organize a group, orjoin more than 500 others in Public Square,

Saturday, 7/6. 9th DUNCAN'S RUN BICYCLEPATCH RIDE. Harlem Twp. Pedal back in timeon rural roads and along rippling waterwaysin quiet corners of Delaware, Licking, andKnox Counties. Choose from among routes of15/30/60/75 flat to hilly miles with a fewsteep climbs on the longest route. Full-servicetour with frequent rest stops, heartyhomemade “farmer's lunch,” live music, and aunique souvenir patch. Online Entry available.Harlem Township Heritage. Tom Nied; 3883S. State Route 605; Galena, OH 43021-9650.(614) 855-8395.www.HarlemTwpHeritage.org

Saturday, 7/6. RED, WHITE, AND BIKEPOKER RUN. Ansonia. Ride 8/16/31/64 flat toslightly rolling miles over back country roadsin northern Darke County. Draw cards atcheckpoints to form a poker hand, cash prizesfor top three hands from each route. AnsoniaParks Committee. Darrin Shook; PO Box 711;Ansonia, OH 45303. (937) [email protected]

Sunday, 7/7. YOUNG’S ICE CREAMCHARITY BIKE TOUR RALLY RIDE #4.Yellow Springs. Jamestown and back, lunchprovided. Approximately 60 miles. Fee if notregistered for main event.YoungsBikeTour.com

Saturday, 7/13. DOG DAYS WINE TOUR.Oberlin. A new starting point, new routes, anadded winery this year! Routes of28/50/68/100 miles over gently rollingterrain where corn and bean fields areplentiful and the streams bubbling. All routes

Cleveland to make the journey. Watch thesunset, sleep under the stars, awaken to LakeErie sounds of surf, potluck breakfast. Foodand beverages available for purchase.Proceeds benefit activities of the Bike EuclidChapter of Bike [email protected]

Saturday, 6/29. 32nd RIDGE RUNNERRAMBLE. New Albany. Ride the scenic roadsnortheast of Columbus on routes of20/50/80 rolling to very hilly miles. Shorterroute is relatively flat, longer routes morechallenging. Proceeds benefit the HomelessFamilies Foundation; pledges optional. Fullysupported tour. Online entry available.Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.;Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901.outdoor-pursuits.org

JulyThursday, 7/4. 24th VANDALIA FREEDOMBIKE TOUR. Vandalia. Enjoy the Fourth of Julyon well-maintained routes of 31 or 62 rollingmiles riding through picturesque areas of thenorthern Miami Valley. Many special surprisesfor all participants. “Experience the best sagsupport around. Great shirts... great snacks...great prizes... great water bottles... greatlunch... great people... priceless!!! Come jointhe fun and celebrate America's independenceat one of the best bike tours in Ohio.”Vandalia-Butler Optimist Club. Steven Reed;8600 N. Main St. Ste. A; Dayton, OH 45415.(937) 414-7602. VandaliaFreedomTour.org

visit two wineries or more. A cookout is thefeatured meal. Online entry, ride brochureavailable. Silver Wheels Bicycle Club.DogDaysWineTour.com

Saturday 7/13. 8th LINDY FLYER AT SHELBYBICYCLE DAYS. Shelby. Named for one of theShelby Cycle Company's most popular models,this free tour offers four loop rides throughthe historical community and surroundingfarmlands. Routes of 12/18/27/28 flat to hillymiles are offered – ride any or all loops foryour choice of terrain and mileage. Part of athree-day festival that includes fireworks theevening of the ride. A large collection ofShelby Cycles will be on display in downtownstorefronts plus a walkable historical timelineof the cycle maker. Shelby Bicycle DaysFestival. Kevin John; 21 Cold Draw Ct.; Shelby,

OH 44875. (567) 303-9007.ShelbyBicycleDays.com

Saturday, 7/13. 12th MAJOR TAYLORCYCLING CLUB OF DAYTON SIGNATURERIDE. Dayton. Experience the flat terrain torolling hills of Montgomery County with routesof 18/32/62 miles (check website forupdates). A 5- to 10-mile bike path family ridefor those with younger children will also beoffered. Rest stops and sag support providedfor all. A post-ride lunch available, guaranteedto those who have pre-registered. Proceedswill benefit Dayton city community healthorganizations. Updates on final route mileage,Friday and Sunday pre- and post-ride will beon website. Online entry available. MajorTaylor Cycling Club of Dayton. Attn: CarolynMisick; PO Box 10731; Dayton, OH 45402-7731. (937) 631-2223. MajorTaylorDayton.org

Saturday, 7/13. 26th UPPER SANDUSKYFAMILY BICYCLE TOUR. Upper Sandusky.Bring the kids out for a ride the whole familywill enjoy! Route choices from 10 to 65 flat torolling miles, on “very low traffic roads.” Fullysupported tour; shredded chicken sandwichesat finish. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S.Front St.; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org

Saturday, 7/13. NIGHT RIDES ON THECANAL TOWPATH. Massillon. See April 19.This is a special fireworks ride in conjunctionwith Canal Fulton's Canal Days Festival. (330)832-2771. ErniesBikeShop.com


Sunday, 7/14. 44th ABC: ABSOLUTELYBEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. Copley. Choose fromamong flat to hilly routes of 25/50/62/100miles featuring marked, lightly-traveled roads,rest stops, and sag support. Lunch at thefinish for all riders. Online entry available;June early-entry discount. Akron Bicycle Club.Walter Kudlaty; 975 Canyon View Rd. Apt.105; Northfield, OH 44067-2214. (330) 806-9106. AkronBike.org

Thursday, 7/18. LINK TO LEVITT: DRIVELESS, LIVE MORE. Dayton. Bike Miami Valley;10 N. Ludlow St. #727; Dayton, OH 45402-1854. (937) 496-3825.DriveLessLiveMore.org

Thursday – Sunday, 7/18 – 7/21. GREENETRAILS CYCLING CLASSIC. Xenia. A family-friendly cycling adventure of one to four days!All rides, 20 to 100 flat miles, are out-and-back from Xenia and feature a different traileach day. All trails paved and travel throughquaint villages. The popular Century or MetricCentury ride held Friday takes place on theLittle Miami Scenic Trail. Tent camping on-site,or stay in local hotel, or bed and breakfast. Allbreakfasts and two catered dinners included.Greene County Parks and Trails. Gretchen

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Rives; 575 Ledbetter Rd.; Xenia, OH 45385.(937) 562-6440. www.gcparkstrails.com

Friday, 7/19. BIKE TO WORK DAY. ClevelandArea. Leave that car at home and ride yourbike to work! Downtown workers areencouraged to ride to work as often as theycan but on dates May through September,they will be welcomed at city locations withfree fresh coffee and bagels at the end oftheir in-bound commutes. Meet up with otherriders, share stores, revel in the feeling ofaccomplishment! Check online for updates onlocations. Bike Cleveland. Jason Kuhn; 3000Bridge Ave. Ste. 1; Cleveland, OH 44113. (216)298-1938. BikeCleveland.org/btwd

Saturday, 7/20. DREAM: DEVELOPINGRESILENCE AND EMPOWERING AT RISKMINORS. Wooster. A hilly bicycle scavengerhunt ride: Participants are given 6 (25 miles)or 12 (50 miles) coordinates with a challengeto be completed at each location. After thechallenge is completed the individual or teamswill be given a clue to the final destination.Proceeds benefit Anazao Community Partnersfor their work with at-risk minors. Lightbreakfast, post-ride meal, tee shirts provided.Ride On Wooster Bicycles. 146 W. South St.;Wooster, OH 44691. (330) 345-2453.BikeReg.com/DREAM

Saturday, 7/20. 9th TOUR DES LAKES.Syracuse, Ind. The event's goal is to introduceriders to the natural beauty of KosciuskoCounty and raise funds for continued growthof trail system. Routes of 16/31/62 flat torolling miles are offered along with a family-friendly Tour des Parks Scavenger Ride. The62-miler is most popular taking riders aroundseveral beautiful lakes in Kosciusko County.Syracuse-Wawasee Park Foundation. MeganMcClellan; 801 N. Huntington Street Ste. 4;Syracuse, IN 46567. (574) 675-6433.TourDesLakes.com

Saturday, 7/20. 5th BLUFFTON RIDE TOREMEMBER. Bluffton. This fundraiser forBluffton Bikeway features routes of10/23/37/63/100/112 flat miles over well-paved and quiet roads. Riders pass throughup to six villages, over well-marked roads,snack stops along the way. Post ride, cool andrelax with free swimming, showers, andcoupon good at local restaurants. BlufftonLions Foundation. Raymond Harner; BikeCrazy; 127 N. Main St.; Bluffton, OH 45817.(419) 659-2916. RideToRemember.net

Saturday, 7/20. 17th COMMUNITY TIESTOUR. Westerville. Ride 31/62/100 flat torolling miles through scenic areas, rare birdhabitat, and sections of the Ohio to Erie Trail.A full-service tour with locally-sourcedhomestyle lunch included post-ride. An eight-mile family trail ride is available. Benefits Ohioto Erie Trail build-out in Delaware County.Delaware County Friends of the Trail. Attn:Barry Schumann; PO Box 2302; Westerville,OH 43086-2302. (614) 256-7815. DCFT.org

Saturday, 7/20. 31st METROPARKS TOUR.Whitehouse. Visit up to four scenic woodedToledo area metroparks connected viaNorthwest Ohio back roads and paved biketrails. Ride 15/31/62/100 flat miles and enjoy

views of the beautiful Maumee River, historicFallen Timbers monument, and ruralcountryside. Longer routes reach FultonCounty. GPS mapping, online entry available.Online entry available. Maumee ValleyAdventurers. PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH43635-2736. (419) 482-8225.MVAdventurers.org

Saturday – Sunday, 7/20 – 7/21. 17thYOUNG’S ICE CREAM CHARITY BIKE TOUR.Yellow Springs. One or two-day options onthis full-service pledge ride Mileages rangefrom 28 miles to 100 miles over rollingterrain. Ride through beautiful Greene, Clark,Champaign, Logan, and Hardin Countiesincluding the lush forests and fields of theNorthern Miami Valley. Visits small towns, too.Overnighters stay in dorms at Ohio NorthernUniversity. Meals provided. Refreshmentsinclude ice cream, of course!! Proceeds of thisevent are distributed equally to severalcharities. Entry fee and pledges required.Young's Ice Cream Charity Bike Tour.YoungsBikeTour.com

Saturday – Saturday, 7/20 – 7/27. 20th

XOBA: 'CROSS OHIO BICYCLEADVENTURE. Liberty, Ind. Join an adventureto places XOBA hasn't visited. A one-way ridefrom Liberty, Ind. to finish in Huntington,W.Va., along the way seeing terrain from flatto hilly and a full range of rural Ohio farm andwoodland scenery, covering 60 to 65 milesper day. A visit to the USAF National Museumis on the schedule. Two dinners providedduring the week, bus transport included fromparking to the start. Rider Limit: 250. EntryDeadline: July 10. Columbus OutdoorPursuits. Attn: Maureen Capehart; 1193 S.Front St.; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. ride-xoba.org

Saturday, 7/27. 14th PRAIRIE APPRECIATIONBIKE RIDE – EDUCATIONAL RIDE. London.Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails.PO Box 308; London, OH 43140. (614) 205-6754. www.fmcpt.com

Saturday, 7/27. 18th PEDAL-WITH-PETE –COLUMBUS. Hilliard. A pledges-optionalfundraiser for cerebral palsy treatmentresearch, this event features well-marked,scenic routes, plenty of food, and welcomingvolunteers providing support. Choose fromamong rolling to hilly routes of7/18/31/50/66/83/102 miles. Suitable forriders from beginning to training for aPelotonia century. Pedal-with-Pete Foundation.Roger Schenck; 8223 Davington Dr.; Dublin,OH 43017. (614) 404-6680. pedal-with-pete.org/events/columbus-ohio/


AugustSaturday & Sunday, 8/3 & 8/4. BIKE MS:BUCKEYE BREAKAWAY. Brunswick. Ride thestreets and rolling hills of Northern Ohio onroutes of 35/62/75/100 miles with frequentrest stops and lunch included. Saturday finishoffers food, music, party. Saturday one-dayriders transported back to start. Overnightoptions include dorm rooms, camping, or self-paid hotel. Chicken dinner at finish for two-day riders. Entry Deadline: August 2.National MS Society. Attn: Samantha BasileLewis; 6155 Rockside Rd. Ste. 202;Independence, OH 44131. (855) 372-1331.BikeMS.org

Sunday, 8/4. 27th ROAST YOUR BUNS.Oberlin. A free, high summer tour in scenicLorain County. Covers 28/52/70 flat to rollingmiles. Come and roast your buns daring theheat of summer! Lorain Wheelmen BicycleClub. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102.LorainWheelmen.org

Thursday – Sunday, 8/8 – 8/11. 9th RIVERS,TRAILS & ALES FESTIVAL. Marietta. Alsoknown as RTA Fest, the fun takes place in theAppalachian foothills of Southeastern Ohio. Amulti-day festival with numerous free ridesoffered ranging from 15 to 60+ flat to hillymiles. Through 60+ events (cycling, beer,paddling, hiking, yoga, etc.) the festivalhighlights Marietta's outdoor activities anddowntown commercial district. Eric Dowler;PO Box 5013; Marietta, OH 45750. (304)483-7547. RTAfest.com

Saturday, 8/10. MARR: MAUMEE AREARIVER RIDE. Whitehouse. All-new withrevised routes taking cyclists on good roadsalong the scenic Maumee River, as well asinland for magnificent and expansive countryviews. Pedal through quaint small towns andbeautiful parkland. Sag support and rest stopsoffering tasty snacks for all. Gravel riders willtake the towpath following the remains of theMiami & Erie Canal. Relax with friends afterthe ride while enjoying cold beer and lunchcatered by City Barbecue. Proceeds benefit

Northwest Ohio Rails-to-Trails. Toledo AreaBicyclists. Mark or Nancy Beeman: (419) 481-2000. www.ToledoAreaBicyclists.org

Saturday, 8/10. CONGRESSMAN RALPHREGULA MEMORIAL RIDE. Canal Fulton. Afamily-friendly cycling event covering 8/16/32flat miles via Towpath Trail. Lunch, music,raffle prizes follow the ride at the CanalFulton Canalway Center. Ohio & ErieCanalway Coalition. Attn: Shannon Keeling; 47W. Exchange St.; Akron, OH 44308. (330)374-5657. OhioErieCanal.org

Saturday, 8/10. 7th BRIDGES & VINESBICYCLE TOUR. Geneva. Ride pastpicturesque vineyards and through authenticcovered bridges in Grand River Valley winecountry. Little traffic is encountered oncountry road routes of 13/25/39/65/103 flatto rolling miles. All but the 13-miler spend timeon the paved Western Reserve GreenwayTrail. Centurions reach the shores of LakeErie. Includes post-ride lunch at a beautifullocal winery. Full-service tour includes reststops, marked roads, sag support, maps, andmore. Rider Limit: 600. United Way ofAshtabula County. Attn: Kristen Kitchen; 2801C Court; Ashtabula, OH 44004. (440) 998-4141. UnitedWayAshtabula.org


Friday, 8/16. BIKE TO WORK DAY. ClevelandArea. Leave that car at home and ride yourbike to work! Downtown workers areencouraged to ride to work as often as theycan but on dates May through September,they will be welcomed at city locations withfree fresh coffee and bagels at the end oftheir in-bound commutes. Meet up with otherriders, share stores, revel in the feeling ofaccomplishment that comes with getting towork under one's own power! Check onlinefor updates on locations. Bike Cleveland.Jason Kuhn; 3000 Bridge Ave. Ste. 1;Cleveland, OH 44113. (216) 298-1938.BikeCleveland.org/btwd

Friday, 8/16. NIGHT RIDES ON THE CANALTOWPATH. Massillon. See April 19. (330)832-2771. ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday, 8/17. 31st RIDE THE DARBY. GroveCity. Nearly-flat rides of 30/62/103 milesalong the watershed of the Little Darby inPickaway and Union Counties. Marked routesand maps, limited support. Online entryavailable. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S.Front St.; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org

Saturday, 8/17. LINK TO LEVITT: DRIVELESS, LIVE MORE. Dayton. Bike Miami Valley;10 N. Ludlow St. #727; Dayton, OH 45402-1854. (937) 496-3825.DriveLessLiveMore.org

Sunday, 8/18. LAKE-GEAUGA RECOVERYCENTERS' RIDE FOR RECOVERY. ChagrinFalls. Traverses some of the beautiful rollinghills of Geauga County, complete with coveredbridges, verdant pastures, and bubblingcreeks. Routes of 15/30/62 rolling to hillymiles are offered with tranquil countrysidevistas on each. Entry fee and optional pledgessupport programs offered to people on theirpaths to recovery from substance usedisorders. Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers.Attn: Gail Keegan; 9083 Mentor Ave.; Mentor,OH 44060. (440) 205-2671. www.lgrc.us

Saturday, 8/24. BREAK THE CYCLE.Wooster. Dedicated to raising awarenessabout substance abuse and addiction withproceeds benefiting OneEighty and theirefforts in Wayne and Holmes Counties.Routes of 25/48/67 flat to very hilly milesthrough beautiful countryside. A post-rideBBQ is featured. RISERS. Christy VanSickle;104 Spink St.; Wooster, OH 44691. (330)804-4402. www.one-eighty.org

Saturday, 8/24. 11th TOUR DE PUTNAM.Ottawa. Four new routes are offered forserious riders and a free family-friendly optionfor children ages 5 to 10. Adult riders maychoose to ride one or more of four 20- to 30-mile flat loops up to a total of 100 miles forthe day. Sag services will be available on allroutes and a central snack stop will be openall day; lunch will be provided. Post-ridesnacks as well as the YMCA's showers, pool,and hot tub will be available to riders! Thechildren's ride will be supervised on a three-quarter-mile, off-road, paved path, which maybe repeated for greater distances. The Y'schild care center will also be available.Helmet Required. Putnam County YMCA.Brian Barhorst; 101 Putnam Pkwy.; Ottawa, OH45875. (419) 523-5233. PutnamYMCA.org

Saturday, 8/24. 13th TOUR DE DONUT. Troy.A delicious way to spend the day: Join 3,000fellow riders who will eat 16,000+ donutsmarking the “baker's dozen” anniversary ofthis unique event! Ride distances of10/20/40/62 flat miles with donut stops. Foreach donut a rider eats, a five-minutededuction is awarded. Eat the special GlazerDonut at the end for a 10-minute deduction!Full podium awards ceremony based uponwinners of donut-adjusted times by category.Also: free kids' events, expo, two days of livemusic, demonstrations, free camping. All aboutfun, not competition! Rider Limit: 3,000.Entry Deadline: August 19. Roger Bowersock;PO Box 309; Greenville, OH 45331. (937)417-5772. TheTourDeDonut.com

Saturday, 8/24. 10th STEVE BARBOURMEMORIAL TOUR. Dublin. Celebrate the lifeof Steve Barbour and other cyclists tragicallytaken too soon while cycling. A relatively flatride of 32/65 miles to the northwest ofColumbus. Marked routes and maps, limitedsupport. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S.Front St.; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org

Saturday, 8/24. TOUR DE CURE –CINCINNATI. Cincinnati. American DiabetesAssociation. Attn: Chasity Bothman; 10200Alliance Rd. Ste. 101; Cincinnati, OH 45242.

(513) 759-9330 Ext. 6664.diabetes.org/cincinnatitour

Saturday, 8/24. 11th TOUR DE PUTNAM.Ottawa. Four new routes for serious ridersand a free family-friendly option for childrenages five to 10. Ride one or more of four 20-to 30-mile loops from central point for up to100 total miles. Children's ride is “supervised”on a three-quarter-mile paved path, offersparticipation awards. YMCA Childcare Centerwill be available. Sag services on all routes,rest stops with food and drink, lunch provided.Helmet Required. Post-ride snacks as well asshowers, swimming pool, and hot tub at theYMCA greet finishers. Putnam County YMCA.Attn: Brian Barhorst; 101 Putnam Pkwy.;Ottawa, OH 45875. (419) 523-5233.PutnamYMCA.org

Saturday, 8/24. TOUR DE BUCKEYE LAKE.Thornville. Cyclists will circumnavigateBuckeye Lake starting and finishing at thewinery. This year's event features four milesalong the newly completed Buckeye Lake Dam,and an excursion to Dawes Arboretum.Routes of 8/25/40 flat to hilly miles areoffered. Proceeds benefit trail developmentaround the lake, and purchase of bicycles forunderprivileged children. Bike Buckeye Lake.Attn: William Collinson; PO Box 523; BuckeyeLake, OH 43008. (440) 669-1742.BikeBuckeyeLake.org


Sunday, 8/25. 48th WRIGHT WRIDE. Dayton.Explore beautiful flat to rolling countryside viaroutes of 25/50/64/100 miles, sag-supported.Home-baked goodies and a bountiful supply ofsnacks await. On 50+ mile routes, lunch isprovided featuring Wright Wride Salad, local

foods, and more. Relax with refreshing snacksat the finish.DaytonCyclingClub.org/wrightwride

Sunday, 8/25. 19th TOUR DE FLATS.Fremont. A tour of Northwest Ohio farmlandsand the scenic Sandusky River. Food and sagsupport provided. Routes of 25/40/63/100flat to rolling miles are offered fromrecreation center start. Flatlanders BicycleClub. PO Box 61; Lindsey, OH 43442. (419)332-4481. flatlanders.info

Saturday, 8/31. UCF COVERED BRIDGESCYCLING TOUR. Marysville. A scenic tour of19/30/63 flat to hilly miles. Depending uponthe length of the ride, up to four coveredbridges may be visited in the Union CountyArea. A full-service tour with rest stops oneach route. An extra “hilly” loop option is avail-able for the climbers! Union County Founda-tion. PO Box 608; Marysville, OH 43040.(937) 642-9618. UnionCountyFoundation.org

Saturday, 8/31. PEDAL THE LAKES.Greenville, Penn. A full-service tour inbeautiful Western Pennsylvania and NortheastOhio features Amish countryside, severallakes, rolling rural roads, and a chance to seeducks walking on fish! Routes of 12/32/65/100 rolling miles are sag-supported, food andrestrooms provided at stops along the routesand at three wineries. Rider Limit: 500.Helmet Required. Mercer County TrailsAssociation. Attn: PTL Coordinator; PO Box1553; Hermitage, PA 16148. (724) 704-0432.MCTrails.org

Saturday, 8/31. 10th BIKE THE C-BUS.Columbus. Tour of 10/30/62 flat miles for allages and abilities highlights many of the city'sattractions and unique neighborhoods.Experience the energy and excitement ofColumbus while supporting Yay Bikes! Missionto improve conditions helping people safelyand comfortably ride bicycles fortransportation. Yay Bikes! 82 E. 16th St.;Columbus, OH 43201. (614) 470-4220.YayBikes.com/btcb

Saturday, 8/31. 6th BIKE THE BORO.Springboro. Offering routes of 3/10/16 rollingmiles for families on city streets followed by abike-focused festival. Food, music, free helmetgiveaways and fittings, bicycle giveaways,safety demonstrations, local shops, advocacyorganizations, and more! Entry Deadline:August 16. City of Springboro Bicycle &Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Attn: DanBoron; 320 W. Central Ave.; (937) 748-6183.BikingInTheBoro.com

SeptemberMonday, 9/2. 28th OX ROAST BICYCLETOUR. West Jefferson. A “go at your ownpace” tour of 32/66 flat to rolling miles(includes some hills) in Madison and FranklinCounties. Refreshment stops, marked routes,maps available. A staffed bike corral providedat the finish so riders can enjoy the town'spopular Ox Roast Festival. Friends of MadisonCounty Parks and Trails. PO Box 308; London,OH 43140. (614) 205-6754. www.fmcpt.com

Saturday, 9/7. 4th LEGACY BIKE RIDE.McCutchenville. Ride 28/45 mostly-flat mileswith stops for refreshments along the way.Lunch and prize drawings at the finish. Entryfee benefits FACT and the American CancerSociety. Helmet Required. Early entry gets afree tee shirt. Linda Tiell; 5389 W. CountyRoad 14; Tiffin, OH 44883. (419) [email protected]

Saturday, 9/7. BIKE CLEVELAND FUNDO.Cleveland. Continues to grow as the area's“best September event.” A casual fun ridethrough Cleveland's newest bike networks orchoose longer, more challenging routes.Marked courses of 10/31/62 flat to hilly milesoffer choice for riders of all levels. A full-service event with multiple rest stops andsupport vehicles. Post-ride festivities withfood, drink, entertainment, and plenty ofcompany from fellow riders. Online entry andupdates. Bike Cleveland. Jason Kuhn; 3000Bridge Ave. Ste. 1; Cleveland, OH 44113. (216)298-1938. BikeCleveland.org/fundo

Saturday, 9/7. 34th COVERED BRIDGETOUR. Canal Winchester. Visit several ofFairfield County's historic covered bridges.Routes of 45/74/102 miles; it gets hilly on thelonger routes so bring climbing legs! Markedroutes and maps provided, limited support.Online entry available. Columbus OutdoorPursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, OH43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org

Saturday, 9/7. LIMESTONE CYCLING TOUR.Maysville, Ky. Just across the Ohio River fromOhio, cyclists will enjoy the beautiful rollinghills surrounding Maysville and Mason County,Kentucky over great roads and viewingawesome scenery. Rolling to hilly routes of25/40/62/100 miles are offered, all brieflycrossing the Ohio River. Roads are marked,full support, fun themes at rest stops. Onlineentry available. Limestone Cycling Tour. POBox 2; Maysville, KY 41056-0002. (606) 584-3290. LimestoneCyclingTour.com

Sunday, 9/8. 38th DRY RUN TOUR.Westerville. “Come Ride our Beautiful Roads!”Routes of 35/55/75/100 are offered withterrain ranging from flat to very hilly: thegreater the distance, the greater thechallenge – your choice! A full-service tourfeaturing sag support, and food stops. Enjoysignature pancakes for breakfast; veggies,fruit, cookies, and sandwiches along the way.Westerville Bicycle Club; Attn: Jon Hayes; POBox 356; Westerville, OH 43081. (614) 260-2942. WestervilleBicycleClub.org

Sunday, 9/8. 49th HANCOCK HORIZONTALHUNDRED. Findlay. A great classiccommunity and Northwest Ohio country tourand one of the flattest rides in the state makethis an excellent choice for a rider's firstcentury attempt and a speedy jaunt for the“pros.” The biggest “hill” on the route is aninterstate highway overpass! A classic full-service tour expertly run by a great bicycleclub with sag support, rest stops, lunch,marked roads and swept corners. Routechoices include a family-friendly short rideplus 33/50/64/100 mile rides. Specialactivities listed on website along withavailable online entry. No rider limit. Early

entry discount deadline: July 27. HancockHandlebars Bicycle Club. Paul Craun; PO Box232; Findlay, OH 45839. (419) 424-8782.HancockHorizontalHundred.com

Sunday, 9/8 20th SIMON KENTONMEMORIAL TOUR. Urbana. Celebrate 20thanniversary of this tour in memory of BetsyBohl. A trail ride of 15 flat miles for families,or flat to hilly routes of 31/62 miles exploringChampaign and touching portions of adjoiningcounties, beautiful agricultural areas dottedwith historical landmarks the way. Fundsraised benefit maintenance and futurepavement of the Simon Kenton Trail. Onlineentry available. Simon Kenton Pathfinders.Attn: Nancy Lokai-Baldwin; PO Box 91; Urbana,OH 43078. SimonKentonPathfinders.org

Saturday, 9/14. 33rd FALL HOOT. Carroll.Enjoy 34/65/102 rolling to very hilly miles onthe final COP budget tour of the season. Hillsget more challenging as the mileage goes up.Marked routes, map provided, limited support.Online entry available. Columbus OutdoorPursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, OH43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org

Saturday, 9/14. LAKE-TO-LAKE HARVESTBIKE TOUR. Medina. Tour scenic MedinaCounty on rides featuring various lakes andparks. Take a family-friendly ride of under 15miles mostly on shared-use trail, or chooseone of two longer routes covering 35/50rolling miles with more road riding. A full-service tour that includes sag support, foodstops, lunch at finish. Proceeds benefit localcycling awareness and shared-use trailimprovement. Bike Medina County. Attn: LynneNawalaniec; PO Box 1475; Medina, OH44258-1475. (330) 722-7119.BikeMedinaCounty.weebly.com

Saturday, 9/14. 10th CF CYCLE FOR LIFE –CINCINNATI. Cincinnati. A fully-supportedride with route options of 15/32/65 flat tohilly miles through Cincinnati and NorthernKentucky. From breakfast to post-ride party,enjoy frequent rest/refueling stops, supportvehicles along the route. Entry fee andminimum pledge. Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.Attn: Kristi McAllister; 4420 Carver WoodsDr.; Cincinnati, OH 45242. (513) 533-9300.FightCF.cff.org/cincicycle

Saturday – Sunday, 9/14 – 9/15. 45th

ROSCOE RAMBLE. Canal Fulton & Kidron.Two starts: 55/75 flat to rolling miles with anovernight stay in Coshocton hotelaccommodations or camping. Sag support,several meals, baggage transport included.Helmet Required. Entry Deadline: August 25.Online entry available. Akron Bicycle Club.AkronBike.org/Roscoe


Sunday, 9/15. 46th NEOC: NORTH-EASTOHIO CENTURY. Cortland. Choose fromamong six loops for rides of25/50/62/75/100 mostly flat miles. Enjoy thebeautiful countryside of Trumbull County, ahot lunch, and homemade cookies on allroutes. Post-ride showers available. Onlineentry available. Out-Spokin' Wheelmen. POBox 838; Youngstown, OH 44501-0838.(330) 383-5993. OutSpokinWheelmen.com

Sunday, 9/15. RIDE FOR SIGHT. Wooster.Ride 25/62/80/100 miles through beautifulrolling countryside, starting and finishing indowntown Wooster. Breakfast and lunchprovided. Entry fee proceeds benefit sight-related charitable activities. Wooster NoonLions Club. Kevin McAllister; 3562 CommercePkwy.; Wooster, OH 44691. (330) 466-4713.BikeForSight.com

Friday, 9/20. BIKE TO WORK DAY. ClevelandArea. Leave that car at home and ride yourbike to work! Downtown workers areencouraged to ride to work as often as theycan but on dates May through September,they will be welcomed at city locations withfree fresh coffee and bagels at the end oftheir in-bound commutes. Meet up with otherriders, share stores, revel in the feeling ofaccomplishment that comes with getting towork under one's own power! Check onlinefor updates on locations. Bike Cleveland.Jason Kuhn; 3000 Bridge Ave. Ste. 1;Cleveland, OH 44113. (216) 298-1938.BikeCleveland.org

Saturday, 9/21. BUTLER COUNTY DONUTTRAIL CYCLE CHALLENGE. Hamilton. Getready to ride: The Butler County Donut Trail istaking over the cycling world for a one-dayevent with rides of 29/59 flat to hilly miles.Bring your appetite! Twelve “Donut YumZones” are waiting with the best local donutsavailable on what is sure to be a sweetadventure. Online entry available. ButlerCounty Visitors Bureau. Dand McConnaughey;8756 Union Centre Blvd.; West Chester, OH45069. (513) 860-4194.DonutTrailChallenge.com

Saturday, 9/21. 29th KNOX COUNTYBICYCLE CHALLENGE. Gambier. Ride thebeautiful hills of Knox County on routes of30/60/75/100 rolling to very hilly miles;longer loops are hilly and challenging. Theshorter route has fewer hills and uses theKokosing Gap Trail on return to start. A full-service tour. Online entry available. ColumbusOutdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus,OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. outdoor-pursuits.org

Saturday, 9/21. 5th CF CYCLE FOR LIFE.Lewis Center. A fully-supported ride withroute options of 20/40/65 rolling miles forbeginners to advanced cyclists. Enjoy reststops every 10 to 12 miles, start line bikemechanic, ride marshals to cheer yourprogress, post-ride lunch and celebration. Allreceive long-sleeved event shirt and finish linemedal. The entry fee and required pledgesbenefit the CF Foundatiion. Cystic FibrosisFoundation. Attn: Scott Sherwood; 575Copeland Mill Rd.; Westerville, OH 43081.(614) 890-6565.FightCF.cff.org/ColumbusCycle

Saturday, 9/21. NIGHT RIDES ON THECANAL TOWPATH. Massillon. See April 19.(330) 832-2771. ErniesBikeShop.com

Sunday, 9/22. MORON: MIFFLIN OHIO RIDEOUTTA NOWHERE. Mifflin. A free ride of 43very hilly road miles in the Mohican-Malabarareas of Northcentral Ohio. Map provided butno other services. Route is hilly with difficultclimbs and fast descents; riders must beprepared to handle serious hills. Self-paidlunch at Malabar Restaurant. No one will beleft behind. Donation of $1 per rider collectedto help support the Ohio Bicycle EventsCalendar. Richland Moves! Nelson Shogren;3490 Perch Dr.; Mansfield, OH 44903-9142.(419) 612-6232.https://www.facebook.com/MORONride/

Sunday, 9/22. CLEVELAND CLINIC AKRONGENERAL TOWPATH 50. Akron. Fundraiserfor continued development, maintenance,activation of the Ohio & Erie CanalwayNational Heritage Area, Towpath Trail, andconnectors. Entry fee plus pledge minimumrequired. Ride 50 flat miles on the TowpathTrail with sag support, healthy water stops,post-ride food, drinks, entertainment. Ohio &Erie Canalway Coalition. Attn: Sara Hart; 47W. Exchange St.; Akron, OH 44308. (330)374-5657. Towpath50.com

Sunday, 9/22. 47th IRISH HILLS TOUR.Sylvania. Roads and paved trails cover10/31/65/100 flat to rolling miles (shorterrides are flatter). Longer routes carry ridersinto the beautiful rolling hills of Michigan'sIrish Hills area and its green farms and lake-filled lowlands. A full-service tour with reststops for all, lunch on longer routes. Check inat finish for Mayberry ice cream voucher!Online entry available. Online entry available.Maumee Valley Adventurers. PO Box 352736;Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 482-8225.MVAdventurers.org

Saturday, 9/28. 15th FREDERICKSBURGLIBRARY ROLL. Fredericksburg. Support theall-volunteer community library and enjoy a

great day of riding. Ride for all ages on thebeautiful Holmes County Rail-Trail covering18/24/32 flat miles, or head for the hills andvalleys of Holmes and Wayne Counties for achallenging, breathtaking roll of 42/62 miles.Commemorative long-sleeved tee for allpreregistrations; preregister and complete theride for a change to win a special cash prize!Refreshment stop en route, fry pies at finish.Fredericksburg Community Library & OrrvilleCycling Club. John Abt; 4287 E. Moreland Rd.;Fredericksburg, OH 44627. (330) 698-1477.FredLib.org

Saturday, 9/28. 7th GREAT PUMPKIN ROLLRIDE. Harrison. A harvest celebration on twowheels, an excellent way to revel in the magicof fall cycling. Explore quiet country roadsover hill and dale, through farms and alongcreeks, immersed all the while in stunning fallcolors. Routes of 8/25/40/50/65 flat to hillymiles include the Family Fun Ride around theflat, paved Shaker Trace Trail that windsthrough meadows and woods in the MiamiWhitewater Forest. Rest stops with food,sure, but save some room for catered après-velo feast that even includes vegan options!Rider Limit: 1,000. Proceeds benefit HamiltonCounty Special Olympics. Cincinnati CycleClub. PO Box 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243-0441. (513) 678-0857.GreatPumpkinRollRide.com

Saturday, 9/28. 7th PUMPKINFESTPUMPKIN ROLL. New Bremen. Held inconjunction with the city's annual festival, thisevent offers routes of 20/30/60 flat to hillymiles. The 20-miler is very flat; the 30-mileride has about eight miles of rolling tochallenging hills; the 60-mile route is quitechallenging with some very hilly but scenicsections. Rest and refreshment stopsavailable on all routes as is mobile mechanicalsupport. New Bremen Pumpkinfest.NewBremenPumpkinFest.com

Saturday, 9/28. TWISTED PRETZEL TOUR.Germantown. A family-friendly tour andpretzel party twisted into one beautiful ridethrough Southwestern Ohio countryside. Flatto rolling routes include: Pretzel Ring – 8miles; Pretzel Rod – 21 miles; Giant Pretzel –39 miles. Breaks feature fresh, warm pretzels,famous homemade dips, apple cider slushies.All routes cross an historic covered bridge,longer routes travel over scenic dam. The ridebenefits local food pantries and civicorganizations and is held in conjunction withthe city's Pretzel Festival. Germantown Lions.Steve Mersch; 7996 N. Butter St.;Germantown, OH 45327. (937) 855-6020.TwistedPretzelTour.com

Saturday, 9/28. NIGHT RIDE ON THETOWPATH TRAIL FOR BIKE YOUR PARKDAY. Peninsula. Free, covers 14 flat miles onthe Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in theCuyahoga Valley National Park. Helmet andbike headlight required. Be ready to ride at8:00pm. Century Cycles. 1621 Main Street,Peninsula, OH 44264. (330) 657-2209.centurycycles.com/for/NightRides

Saturday, & Sunday, 9/28 & 9/29. BIKE TODAI'S OKTOBERFEST. Dayton. Dayton ArtInstitute. 456 Belmonte Park N.; Dayton, OH45405-4700. (937) 223-4278.DaytonArtInstitute.org/events-activities/oktoberfest

Saturday – Sunday, 9/28 – 9/29. LITTLEMIAMI STATE PARK TURNS 40. Cincinnati.An overnight adventure ride to Xenia andreturn. Friends of the Little Miami State Park.9378 Mason Montgomery Rd. Ste. 395;Mason, OH 45040-8827.LittleMiamiStatePark.org

OctoberSaturday, 10/5. 16th GARRETT WONDERSBIRTHDAY BIKE RIDE. Warren. Ride theGarrett Wonders Bike Trail, the WesternReserve Greenway, and surrounding roadscovering 6/20/30/40/50 flat miles and seeTrumbull County in its fall splendor! Full-service tour with sags, cookie stops,sandwiches and pizza at the finish, tee shirt,goody bag, door prizes and raffle! Fun for all.Entry Deadline: Sept. 16. Benefits the GarrettWonders Memorial Fund for Scholarships andCycling Advocacy. Garrett Wonders MemorialFund. Jay Wonders; 1349 Beechcrest St. NW;Warren, OH 44485. (330) [email protected]

Saturday & Sunday, 10/5 & 10/6. WAGNERSUBARU OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE. Dayton.An outdoor adventure festival includes muchto do, watch, and try: cycling, mountain biking,bike demos, stunt riding performances, bikevillage with retailers, manufacturers, localclubs. Several competitions hosted. More than10 food trucks, beer garden, live music. FiveRivers MetroParks. (937) 275-7275.OutdoorX.metroparks.org

Sunday, 10/6. 19th PIG RIDE. Lindsey. Routes:10/24/33 flat miles. Flatlanders Bicycle Club.PO Box 61; Lindsey, OH 43442. (419) 332-4481. flatlanders.info

Saturday, 10/12. THE GREAT MIAMI VALLEY TWEED RIDE.Miamisburg. This fall celebrate cycling and tweed as riders sally forthabout the town simply because it promises to be a smashing good time!Open to chaps and lasses of all ages, this slow-paced, flat, scenic 14-mileround trip along the Great Miami Riverway. Not a requirement butsuggested attire includes anything argyle, everything vintage, and allthings tweed. Free ride or pay small early entry and get a tee shirt.Miamisburg Parks and Recreation. 305 E. Central Ave.; Miamisburg, OH45342. (937) 866-8999. PlayMiamisburg.com

Saturday, 10/12. BIKE TO YELLOW SPRINGS STREET FAIR. YellowSprings. Bike Miami Valley; 10 N. Ludlow St. #727; Dayton, OH 45402-1854. (937) 496-3825. BikeMiamiValley.org/event-calendar

Sunday, 10/13. 41st FALL-N-LEAF. Mansfield. Enjoy the beautiful autumnscenery of Richland and Morrow Counties on routes of 33/50/67/83miles. The 33- and 50-mile routes are flat to rolling while the 67- and83-milers have the hills this ride is known for. Full-service tour includinghot lunch and after-ride refreshments. Mid-Ohio Bikers; PO Box 844;Mansfield, OH 44901-0844. (419) 512-4011. MidOhioBikers.org

Friday, 10/18. NIGHT RIDES ON THE CANAL TOWPATH. Massillon.See April 19. (330) 832-2771. ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday, 10/19. 48th TOMBSTONE TOUR. Swanton. Celebrate theHalloween season by riding 16/28/44 flat miles passing or visitingnumerous cemeteries along back country roads. Indoor lunch for allriders featuring Tombstone chili. Online entry, GPS mapping available.Online entry available. Maumee Valley Adventurers. PO Box 352736;Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 482-8225. MVAdventurers.org

Saturday, 10/19. 41st FAMILY HAUNTED RIDE. Swanton. Short routesof 3 to 4 flat miles in Oak Openings metropark are suitable for children12 and under. Midday starting times offered. Prizes for best bike-safecostumes. All riders must wear safety-certified helmets. Complementaryphoto, indoor lunch featuring Tombstone chili. Rider Limit: 90. Onlineentry available. Online entry available. Maumee Valley Adventurers. POBox 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 482-8225.MVAdventurers.org

NovemberSunday, 11/3. REEL CYCLING FILM FESTIVAL. Akron. Not a ride but afun, end-of-season party for cyclists, showcasing over a dozen of “theworld's best bicycle movies” designed to entertain and inspire. Moneyraised is to be dedicated to continued maintenance of local routes inneed of repair. Tickets will be available online and at the HighlandSquare Theatre box office. Bonus: ticket purchases will also come with afree raffle ticket to be placed in a drawing to win prizes. NEOSTAR:NorthEast Ohio Safe Trails & Roads. Walter Kudlaty: (330) 806-9106.NeostarInc.org

Sunday, 11/4. 45th RED FLANNEL METRIC CENTURY. Oberlin. Anautumn classic ride that is returning to the first Sunday in November, formany an end-of-season celebration. Event features a rolling 64-mileroute that visits historic Milan, birthplace of famed inventor Thomas A.Edison. The rolling, scenic 32-miler visits the quaint town of Birmingham.Supported event with all the homemade cookies, soups, oatmeal bar, andchili you can eat. Dedicated to the memory of Bob Williams, founder ofthe ride and its hosting club. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO Box102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. LorainWheelmen.org

Saturday, 11/16. NIGHT RIDES ON THE CANAL TOWPATH. Massillon.See April 19. (330) 832-2771. ErniesBikeShop.com

New Year's Day 2020

Wednesday, 1/1/2020. 44th ABCDEFGHIJ: A BI-CYCLING DANDY EXCUSE FOR GETTING HIBERNATED IN JANUARY. Medina. A free, self-supported ride of 4/12/24 flat to rolling miles in southern Medina County. A map is provided but NO other services or support. Get a personalizedparticipation certificate, available that day, as proof to friends and co-workers of how you spent “the morning after.” Prepare for the weather andexpect it to get worse. Noon start to accommodate late-risers. Richard DeLombard; PO Box 230; Huron, OH 44839-0230.http://OhioWheelmen.org/bikerides/abc/id9.html

Wednesday, 1/1/2020. 2nd NEW YEAR'S DAY TALLGRASS TRAIL CHALLENGE. Marion. Our first ride of the new year. Rides of 17/25 flat milesstarting from the Holland Road Trailhead, at noon. Alternative route will be offered in the event of unsafe trail conditions. Hot refreshments atstart/finish. Free event with donations encouraged for support of the trail. Friends of the Tallgrass Trail. Jeff Youngs; 3688 Gooding Rd.; Marion,OH 43302. (740) 225-8808. [email protected]

Wednesday, 1/1/2020. 20th RESOLUTION RIDE & RUN. Fremont. Ride 10/20 flat miles. Free. Flatlanders Bicycle Club. PO Box 61; Lindsey, OH43442. (419) 332-4481. flatlanders.info.

Wednesday, 1/1/2020. 44th BEAN RIDE. Monclova Twp. Celebrate the new year with a free ride of 12/24 flat miles, mostly on paved path, and abowl of bean soup for good luck. Free soup and cookies! Toledo Area Bicyclists. Rick Metcalf; 7640 Yawberg Rd.; Whitehouse, OH 43571-1927.(419) 340-6564. ToledoAreaBicyclists.com

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— Laura Ingalls Wilder

AprilTuesdays, Series: 4/9, 5/14, 6/11, 7/9, 8/13,9/10, 10/8. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL.Wright-Patterson AFB. ABR-sanctioned seriesthe second Tuesdays of April throughOctober. Those without base access mustregister for each event at website at least 10days before event. Chuck Smith; P.O. Box 69;Vandalia OH 45377. (937) 369-3423.speedy-feet.com/races.php

MaySaturday, 5/4. 4th BLACK FORK GRAVELGRINDER. Glenmont. This early-seasoncitizen gravel road race will test the spirit,legs, and lungs of all comers in age categoriesand single-speed. Three very hilly routelengths are offered: 23/30/and 54-mile raceloop. Don't miss out on this great gravelgrinder event – Rider Limit: 400. EntryDeadline: April 30. Black Fork LLC. MattSimpson; 1700 Westwood Dr.; Lewis Center,OH 43035. (740) 255-1169.www.BlackForkGravelGrinder.com

Tuesday, 5/14. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL.Wright-Patterson AFB. See April 9.

JuneWednesday, 6/5. FASTLAPS SERIES RACE1. Dayton. Miami Valley Mountain BikeAssociation. Mvmba.bike/events


Wednesday, 6/12. FASTLAPS SERIES RACE2. Dayton. Miami Valley Mountain BikeAssociation. Mvmba.bike/events

JulyTuesday, 7/9. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL.Wright-Patterson AFB. See April 9.

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Wanna race?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, American Bicycle Racing (ABR), or theNational 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 opento 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. Here are a few opportunities....

Wednesday, 7/10. FASTLAPS SERIES RACE3. Troy. Miami Valley Mountain BikeAssociation. Mvmba.bike/events

Wednesday, 7/17. FASTLAPS SERIES RACE4. Troy. Miami Valley Mountain BikeAssociation. Mvmba.bike/events

AugustWednesday, 8/3. JOHN BRYAN 6-HOURRACE. Yellow Springs. Miami Valley MountainBike Association. Mvmba.bike/events


Wednesday, 8/14. FASTLAPS SERIES RACE5. Yellow Springs. Miami Valley Mountain BikeAssociation. Mvmba.bike/events

Wednesday, 8/21. FASTLAPS SERIES RACE6. Yellow Springs. Miami Valley Mountain BikeAssociation. Mvmba.bike/events

SeptemberSaturday, 9/7. NITE RIDER GRAVELGRINDER. Cumberland. Compete in a rolling33-mile gravel road race unlike any other inthe USA. Only in Ohio's AEP ReCreation Landscan cyclists race on a closed-road loop, 100percent gravel (or dirt) at night! EntryDeadline: September 3. Black Fork LLC. MattSimpson; 1700 Westwood Dr.; Lewis Center,OH 43035. (740) 255-1169.www.BlackForkGravelGrinder.com


Sunday, 9/15. MOMBA XC CLASSIC. Dayton.Miami Valley Mountain Bike Association.mvmba.bike/events/

OctoberTuesday, 10/8. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL.Wright-Patterson AFB. See April 9.

The Ohio Bicycle Federation(OBF) will sponsor CyclingSavvycourses to Ohio cycling clubs

and advocacy groups.Organizations may choose

either the Truth & Techniquescourse for cyclists or the RideLeader Course for ride leaders.Classes will be taught by Ohio

CyclingSavvy instructors.

Truth & Techniques of Traffic Cycling

In our three-hour classroom session, we’llfirst show you how to prevent the mostcommon types of crashes — even thosecaused by motorist errors. We useillustrations, animations and video to makeit fun, engaging, and easy to understand.

What makes CyclingSavvy different fromany other course is our deep dive intounique strategies for mastering even themost intimidating and complicatedscenarios. You’ll be blown away by theplaces you can ride a bike without being aroad warrior!

You will come away with a toolkit ofknowledge and strategies to apply towhatever kind of riding you want to do.

Group Leader Course Objectives

This 1.5-hour classroom course willimprove club rider behavior and trainleaders for social rides.

• Clarify meaning and application of bike-specific laws

• Improve group safety• Reduce disruptive behavior in traffic• Enhance group leadership skills

Contact information to schedule acourse at: OhioBike.org/education

Learn more about CyclingSavvy atCyclingSavvy.org

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Ohio Bicycle FederationOffers BicyclingDevelopment GrantsNeed help funding that Open Street Projector Advocacy Ride? Need to print moreeducational folders and signs? You mayqualify for Bicycling Development Grantsranging from $200 to $1,200. Funds canbe used in educational programs,materials, and events like Bike-to-School/Bike-to-Work or Open Street Days.

Eligibility Checklist - Organizationsapplying must meet all the followingcriteria:

• Must be OBF member in good standingstatus

• Must hold a current tax-exempt statusunder Section 501(c)(3), or (7) of theInternal Revenue Code, listed on theIRS Master File and conduct activitieswithin the United States

• Grant requestor must match at least20% of the requested grant

• OBF will not support infrastructureprograms

Apply by May 31, 2019OhioBike.org/advocacy

2019 Ohio BicycleFederation Activities

Here are some of the ways your OhioBicycle Federation is representing theinterests of the state’s Cyclists. Thereare also opportunities for yourparticipation:

March 9-12: League of AmericanBicyclists Summit in Arlington, Virginia(OBF Chair Chuck Smith represents OBF)

March 29: TMACOG TransportationSummit (OBF is exhibitor and sponsor)4480 Heatherdowns Blvd.; Toledo

April 10: OBF Ohio Bicycling Summit inStatehouse Atrium, 9 am to 2 pm. (Search

for “OBF” at EventBrite.com)

1. Ride to Ohio Statehouse (bike parkingavailable)

2. Attend 10 am briefing regarding leadingbicycle issues and how to discuss themwith your state representative andsenator.

3. View displays set up by organizationssupporting Ohio cycling.

4. Lunch is complimentary.

2019 OHIO BICYCLE EVENTS CALENDAR. Copyright © 2019 by the Ohio Bicycle Federation. Aservice of the Ohio Bicycle Federation. Compiled, edited, and designed by James Guilford. Editorial

address: P.O. Box 1011; Medina, OH 44258-1011. Photographs and illustrations are the property of theirindividual owners and may not be reproduced without their expressed consent. The cover illustration,“Tour Legs,” is by artist Sassan Filsoof. Prints and other products featuring this work and others by Mr.Filsoof are available via his website: Sassan-Filsoof.pixels.com. We are grateful for the support of ouradvertisers, and the generous donations from the many organizations and individuals who made thisCalendar possible. Special appreciation: Cleveland Touring Club, Hancock Handlebars Bicycle Club,

Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition, Marietta River Rendezvous, Fredericksburg Library Roll. Created andreproduced using authentic period instruments. Printed on recycled gloss stock using soy-based inks

by Qwestcom Graphics, Inc., Independence, Ohio. Check the Web version of this Calendar at: Ohio.bikefor email contacts, updates, and corrections as the season progresses!

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