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Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar
a service of the Ohio Bicycle Federation
2021
“Maxine and Grampa’s Hat”
Our cover this year is, for us, quite unusual but fitting to these most unusual times. The COVID-19
pandemic of 2020 severely impacted nearly every aspect of life. The joy of cycling with large groups
of fellow cyclists was taken from us as we reduced contact to slow the spread of the disease. The
result for recreational cycling was disastrous: nearly every event listed in our 2020 Calendar was
canceled. This painting of a child and her dog chasing down a path through amber grasses reminded
us of warm summer breezes and carefree times; it is a picture comforting to behold.
We aren’t the only ones solaced by this image.
Artist Gay Freeborn passed along this note from Jean, the person who purchased the original art: “The
painting captures my childhood (1950s) memory of out-the-door /home-by-dinnertime … the freedom to
explore my world on my trusty steed. One of the bonuses in this painful year {2020} has been seeing
so many youngsters, families, pods of teens and preteens, little ones on trainers, pedaling up and down
the street and all over town.”
As our slate of recreational/social bicycling events begins to rebuild from a terrible year, we can take
heart that, through all of this, cycling never really stopped. The bicycle is ready, as always, to carry us
down the road ahead, to times of happiness and adventure.
To see more of Ms. Freeborn’s art, visit her website: PaintingsByGFreeborn.com
Ready to 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 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.
Increasingly event listings offer Web site addresses where additional information can be found along with
downloadable entry forms or online registration for immediate gratification. If requesting information by mail,
be sure and send a self-addressed, stamped business-sized (#10) envelope to the address given. If you don’t send
a SASE with your request, don’t expect a reply!
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favorite for welcoming the spring riding Saturday, 5/22. TRAILS FOR HOPE. Canal
Bicycle season. The route is a flat to rolling 35-mile
loop through small towns and beautiful
countryside including the Little Beaver Creek
Greenway Trail. There is a snack stop at the
rail station in historic downtown Lisbon. At
Fulton. A new fundraiser with all proceeds
benefiting efforts to end cancer, two routes
are offered: 10-mile family-style ride, and a 50-
mile route on the canal Towpath Trail. A
COVID safety plan will be in place; helmets
Tours
the end of the 35-mile loop, enjoy a delicious and masks required — masks must be worn at
Pizza Hut lunch. After refueling, try the rest stops. Scott Rini; 2856 Standish Ave.
optional rolling to hilly 28-mile loop for a total SW; Canton, OH 44706. (330) 447-9008.
of 63 miles.great start to the 2021 season! TrailsForHopeOhio@gmail.com or
Outspokin’ Wheelmen. Attn: Dave Hughes; PO www.eventbrite.com/e/trails-for-hope-ohio-
Tours are noncompetitive group rides for Box 838; Youngstown, OH 44501-0838. registration
(330) 692-2468. OutSpokinWheelmen.com
cyclists of various ages and abilities. Tour Saturday, 5/29. JJJ: JERRY’S
organizers (usually bicycle clubs) normally Wednesday, 5/19. RIDE OF SILENCE. JEROMESVILLE JOURNEY. Oberlin. A free,
Multiple locations within the state of Ohio. 100-mile tour with a 50-mile cutoff, travels the
charge a modest fee to cover services Ride Of Silence remembers those who have rolling and hilly portions of southern Lorain
provided. Budget tours and free rides been injured or lost their lives while operating and northern Ashland Counties. Named for
their bicycles on public streets and roads. the tour’s founder, Jerry Warnke, JJJ has
usually offer few, if any, services. Full- been a traditional club century ride for over
service tours, however, typically offer a Sunday, 5/2. 25th KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. 30 years.. Lorain County Bicycle Club. PO
Huron. Small towns and a few hills make it Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. (440)
map, food stops, and road (“SAG”) interesting on this ride of 50/85 flat to rolling 315-1607 LorainCountyBicycleClub.org
assistance. Multi-day events provide miles. No services provided but a map so be
prepared for a self-supported ride. For Saturday, 5/29. HONOR RIDE. New Albany.
additional services. Fundraisers may have safety’s sake, please wear COVID face Fundraiser to support life-changing
higher entry fees to provide income for covering and keep your distance. That name? rehabilitation services for wounded veterans
Kinda Like May’s Nine O’clock Picturesque and and first responders. Routes of 11/31/63
their causes. “Bike-a-thons” or “pledge Quaint Rectangular Spring Tour Undertaken miles. Honor Ride.
rides” may or may not be operated in by Very Wistful Xenophobic Young Zealots.
Richard DeLombard; PO Box 230; Huron, OH
affiliation with a bicycle organization, and
fund-raise primarily through pledges of
44839-0230. OhioWheelmen.org/bikerides/
klm/id5.html June
donations per mile each rider completes;
Saturday, 5/15. 25th CANALWAY BICYCLE CANCELED: Saturday – Sunday, 6/5 – 6/6.
they may have a minimum pledge amount POKER RIDE. Massillon. Riding 16 miles on MARIETTA RIVER RENDEZVOUS. Previously
in addition to an entry fee. the Towpath Trail, cyclists will stop at five listed here, the 2021 event has been canceled
checkpoints along the way, picking up a due to uncertainties surrounding COVID-19.
playing card at each stop. When they arrive www.mariettarcc.org
Supporting Rides are Red-Letter Days — A back at the start, riders play their hands
against the hands of others. Prizes will be June thru October. NIGHT RIDES ON THE
special category of events listed in this awarded to the top 10 hands with other prizes TOWPATH. Massillon. All rides begin at the
Calendar are those that have pledged to given to riders who draw jokers. Low entry bicycle shop and follow the Ohio & Erie Canal
fee with proceeds used for local trail projects. Towpath Trail or the Sippo Valley Trail on
donate at least $1 per rider toward the Massillon Area Greenways / Stark County varying days of the week. No charge to
publication of the OBF’s Ohio Bicycle Bicycle Club. Ernie’s Bicycle Shop; Attn: participate. Helmet, Headlight, Taillight
Debbie Lehman; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, required for these evening rides. Rides are
Events Calendar. Look for this special OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. “no drop” and are conducted weather
color designating those events. Support debbie@erniesbikeshop.com permitting. Ernie’s Bicycle Shop. Attn: Debbie
the rides that help support this Calendar!
April
Saturday, 4/17. 29th THINK SPRING RIDE.
Stow. A free ride ushering in the 2021 cycling
season, select from routes of 20 miles of
multi-purpose trail riding, or 34 rolling to hilly
road and trail miles. Ride support consists of
snacks and limited sag. All participants are
asked to observe state and local
precautionary guidelines regarding COVID-19.
Helmet Required. Akron Bicycle Club. Walter
Kudlaty; 975 Canyonview Rd. Apt. 105;
Sagamore Hills, OH 44067. (330) 806-9106.
AkronBike.org
May
Sunday, 5/2. 26th SICCO: SPRING IN
COLUMBIANA COUNTY OHIO. Columbiana.
The ride began in 1995 and is a cyclist
Rally Point River Ride – 2020
Lehman; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH State Forest is the largest state park in Ohio Saturday, 6/26. 5th RED, BIKE, AND BLUE
44647. (330) 832-5111. with more than 60,000 acres and is often POKER RUN / A BICYCLE POKER RUN.
debbie@erniesbikeshop.com referred to as the “The Little Smokies of Ansonia. Ride 8/18/32/64 flat to slightly
Ohio”. The Wild Ride is a road event. Riders rolling, relaxing miles over the back country
Saturday, 6/12. 18th STRAWBERRY may choose from three route options: the roads of Darke County. Draw cards to form a
FESTIVAL BICYCLE TOUR. London. Multiple Bear Cub — a 16.5-mile/900-foot elevation poker hand played at ride’s end. Cash prizes
optional routes through winding scenic flat to out-and-back route meant to challenge awarded for the top three hands from each
rolling rural Madison, Clark, Fayette, and beginner riders; the Bobcat — a 30-mile/ route with up to 12 winners. Ansonia Parks
Green Counties covering 21/44/66/100 miles. 2,045-foot elevation intermediate route for Committee. Attn: Darin Shook; PO Box 711;
The shortest route remains on the Prairie more experience riders; and the Rattler Roll — Ansonia, OH 45303. (937) 889-9570.
Grass Trail while the longer routes venture to a 56-mile/3,750-foot elevation advanced Facebook.com/redbikeblue
Jamestown, Jeffersonville, Cedarville, Xenia, route full of challenging hills and twisting
and South Charleston. COVID-19 precautions downhill turns. At ride’s end celebrate with
are being observed. Online entry available.
Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails.
music and local favorites including a pub glass
commemorating the ride, containing a voucher
that entitles participants to a drink of choice
July
PO Box 308; London, OH 43140. (614)
205-6754. www.fmcpt.com from the Portsmouth Brewing Company. Entry Thru October. NIGHT RIDES ON THE
Deadline: June 13. Online Entry Only. TOWPATH. Massillon. All rides begin at the
portsmouth.connexmoves.org bicycle shop and follow the Ohio & Erie Canal
Saturday – Sunday, 6/19 – 6/26. WOBA:
WESTERN OHIO BIKE ADVENTURE. Sidney. Towpath Trail or the Sippo Valley Trail on
This one-time tour replaces the canceled Saturday, 6/26. TREE CITY ROLLING TOUR varying days of the week. No charge to
2021 Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA & CENTURY. Greensburg, Ind. A fundraiser participate. Helmet, Headlight, Taillight
returns in 2022) but with a smaller rider limit with pledges optional, this event features required for these evening rides. Rides are
and other measures to address pandemic routes of 16/34/67/100 miles. Riders will “no drop” and are conducted weather
safety. WOBA participants will have their cars enjoy partly-shaded lightly traveled country permitting. Ernie’s Bicycle Shop. Attn: Debbie
throughout the week and drive when we roads, with rolling hills, flats, and on the longer Lehman; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH
change overnight towns. There will be 50-mile routes, some steep hills. Riders travel around 44647. (330) 832-5111.
loop rides Sunday-Saturday, with a 100-mile a six-mile lake and enjoy a well-stocked debbie@erniesbikeshop.com
option Friday. Includes overnight tent camping refreshment stop there. Those on the 67- and
in Sidney, Wapakoneta, Versailles, and Troy. 100-mile rides will travel along shaded creeks Sunday, 7/4. 25th/26th VANDALIA
Family-friendly, self-paced ride on flat to and pass through covered bridges. Rest stops FREEDOM BIKE TOUR. Vandalia. we
rolling routes. Rider Limit: 500. Entry with food and drink on all routes, and a full celebrate our event’s “belated 25 year
Deadline: May 15. Online Entry Only. lunch will be served. Ride is planned to be anniversary” as well as our actual 26th
Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. goba.com/ compliant with CDC COVID-19 guidelines. anniversary (it’s a two-for-one fantastic) as
Decatur County Family YMCA. Attn: Deena R. well as our country’s independence! As always
Hamer; 1 YMCA Way; Greensburg, IN 47240. our routes are well maintained and marked
Saturday, 6/19. THE WILD RIDE. Shawnee (812) 663-9622. TreeCityRollingTour.org
State Park, West Portsmouth. The Shawnee with precision and accuracy – something we
know you’ve come to expect year after year. of one-day tours for cyclists of all abilities, fruit and drinks. The family and beginner
Ride through picturesque areas of the enjoy routes of 25/50/62/100 flat to hilly oriented 8-mile route stays entirely on trails
Northern Miami Valley along beautiful rolling miles. Well-marked, lightly-traveled roads, rest through lush parklands. The 74- and 100-mile
country roads. As promised in 2020 but stops, and sag support are promised. Lunch at routes will take a scenic route to
postponed due to COVID-19, we will be the finish for all participants. Participants are Mechanicsburg. Century riders exploring
celebrating our event’s “25th birthday” and asked to observe state and local beyond Mechanicsburg will be rewarded with
will be pulling out all the stops with great precautionary guidelines with respect to an extra dose of magnificent rolling to hilly
surprises and fun items for all participants. COVID-19. Rider Limit: 500. Helmet Required. terrain. Protective face coverings will be
GREAT prizes…. GREAT water bottles… Akron Bicycle Club. Walter Kudlaty; 975 required at the start/finish and social
GREAT lunch… GREAT route… GREAT Canyon View Rd. Apt. 105; Sagamore Hills, distancing maintained at all rest stops. Pedal
support… all this equals a priceless OH 44067. (330) 806-9106. AkronBike.org with Pete Foundation. Roger Schenck: (614)
experience on July 4th! Vandalia-Butler 404-6680. www.ms-stride.org/
Optimist Club. Steven Reed; 8600 N. Main Saturday, 7/17. METROPARKS BICYCLE pedalwithpetecolumbus
Street Ste. A; Dayton, OH 45415. (937) TOUR. Whitehouse. Here’s your opportunity
414-7602. VandaliaFreedomTour.com to visit up to four scenic, wooded, Toledo Saturday & Sunday, 7/31 & 8/1. 46th
Metroparks and view the historic Maumee AMISHLAND AND LAKES. LaGrange, Ind.
Saturday, 7/10. 13th MAJOR TAYLOR River. There are four flat routes: a 15-mile Visit a world where lifestyles have remained
CYCLING CLUB OF DAYTON SIGNATURE route through Oak Openings; a 31-mile route almost unchanged for over a century. Enjoy
RIDE. Dayton. Take a beautiful, well-supported to Fallen Timbers Monument, plus Oak seeing and meeting families, women’s groups,
ride through rural Montgomery, Preble, and Openings and Farnsworth Parks; a 62-mile regional cycling clubs, and tandem pairs who
Butler Counties covering 16/40/64/100 rolling route which also goes to Secor Park; and a will attest the ride is “tandem friendly.” Open
miles. The metric and full century riders will 100-mile route which visits the same parks as spaces, clean country air, friendly people, and
get to see zebras! Proceeds benefit the House the 62-mile loop, plus the scenic roads of plenty of good food enhance the experience.
of Bread — a local food bank. Online entry Fulton County. Maps and marked routes with Visit Amish bakeries along the way, with
available, or sign up day-of. Major Taylor pavement arrows. Sag service for plenty more to explore and enjoy whilst riding
Cycling Club of Dayton. Sylvia Gleason; 2295 emergencies or non-repairable breakdowns. routes ranging from 22 to 100 flat to rolling
Infirmary Rd.; Dayton, OH 45417. (937) Downloadable GPS route files will be terrain; buggies are numerous and cars are
835-3073. MajorTaylorDayton.org available. Helmets are required. Maumee few. Rider Limit: 800. Michiana Bicycle
Valley Adventurers. Tour Director; PO Box Association. Amishland and Lakes; PO Box
Saturday, 7/10. BUCKEYE NATION – CYCLE 352736; Toledo, OH 43635. (419) 182; Granger, IN 46530.
2 CONQUER ALS. Columbus to Xenia. Riders 482-8225. register.mvadventurers.org AmishlandAndLakes.com
pedal a Metric Century+ (67-miles) one-way,
through the heartland of Ohio. This is the first Thursday – Saturday, 7/22 – 7-25. 15th Saturday, 7/31. 13th RIVER RIDE. Lima. The
ALS cycling event in Ohio and is a fundraiser AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY PAN OHIO River Ride is a flat bike tour that wraps
supporting related medical research. Entry HOPE RIDE. Westerville. A fully-supported, 4- around Northwest Ohio’s area rivers and
fee plus fundraising minimum. Rider Limit: day, 328-mile tour that raises funds for creeks! Great for veteran bikers (50 & 62.5
200. Entry Deadline July 9. critical research, programs, and services. miles) and those new to the sport (10 & 20
Challenge2ConquerALS Inc. Attn: Barry Instead of traveling across the state this year, miles on paved bike paths). Riders can expect:
Sopinsky; 2404 S. Sedalia Circle; Aurora, CO the event will have a single hub location. Scenic and swept roads, great food and rest
80013. (720) 320-3375. Routes vary each day from 60-100 miles, stops, friendly sag service and onsite bike
Challenge2ConquerALS.org totaling 328 for all four days, terrain ranges shop, live music during lunch, and a family-
from flat to hilly. Rider Limit: 300. Pledges friendly environment! Proceeds support City
Saturday, 7/10. 10th DUNCAN’S RUN Required. American Cancer Society. Pan Ohio Life at Rally Point Youth Center. Online entry
BICYCLE PATCH RIDE. Galena. Pedal back in Hope Ride; 10501 Euclid Avenue; Cleveland, available. YFC; Attn: Jared Diller; 1698 N.
time along the rural roads and rippling OH 44106. (614) 596-0617. POHR.org Main St.; Lima, OH 45801. (419) 234-8817.
waterways in quiet corners of Delaware, http://rallyup.org/bike
Licking, and Knox Counties. Choose either the Saturday, 7/24. RIDE THE RIVALRY.
30- or 75-mile route covering flat to hilly Columbus & Athens. This summer event
terrain with a few steep climbs on the long
route. A full-service tour with frequent rest
brings together two or more major university
rivals for a memorable experience that August
stops, lunch at the finish, and a unique encourages alumni support and school pride,
souvenir patch. Rider Limit: 400. Entry and raises much-needed funds for for Thru October. NIGHT RIDES ON THE
Deadline: July 9. Online entry available. neuroscience research centers. Routes of 25 TOWPATH. Massillon. All rides begin at the
Harlem Township Heritage. Dave Snyder; to 50 rolling miles. Ride The Rivalry. 7155 bicycle shop and follow the Ohio & Erie Canal
3883 S. State Route 605; Galena, OH Corazon Dr.; Columbus, OH 43016. (614) Towpath Trail or the Sippo Valley Trail on
43021-9650. (614) 323-2431. 206-5898. RideTheRivalry.com varying days of the week. No charge to
www.HarlemTwpHeritage.org participate. Helmet, Headlight, Taillight
Saturday, 7/24. 18th COMMUNITY TIES required for these evening rides. Rides are
Saturday, 7/10. 9th LINDY FLYER. Shelby. BICYCLE TOUR. Westerville. Ride “no drop” and are conducted weather
Named for one of the Shelby Cycle Company’s 8/31/62/100 flat to rolling miles through permitting. Ernie’s Bicycle Shop. Attn: Debbie
most popular models, this free tour offers four scenic areas, rare bird habitats, and newer Lehman; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH
loop rides through the historical community sections of the Ohio to Erie Trail. Full-service 44647. (330) 832-5111.
and surrounding farmlands. Routes of tour with locally sourced, homestyle box lunch debbie@erniesbikeshop.com
12/18/27/28 flat to hilly miles are offered — included. All proceeds go toward completion
ride any or all loops for your choice of terrain of the Ohio to Erie Trail in eastern Delaware Sunday, 8/1. 28th ROAST YOUR BUNS.
and mileage. Part of a three-day festival. A County. Rider Limit: 400. Delaware County Oberlin. A free, high summer tour in scenic
large collection of Shelby Cycles will be on Friends of the Trail. Attn: Barry Schumann; PO Lorain County, the Roast covers 28/52/70
display in downtown storefronts. Snacks and Box 2302; Westerville, OH 43086-2302. flat to rolling miles. Roast your buns daring
drinks provided. No entry fee; donations (614) 256-7815. http://DCFT.org the heat of summer! This is an unsupported
requested. Shelby Bicycle Days Festival. Kevin tour with a map provided but there are no
John; 21 Cold Draw Ct.; Shelby, OH Saturday, 7/31. 20th PEDAL WITH PETE — provided rest stops, arrows, or SAG support.
44875-1885. (567) 303-9007, COLUMBUS. Marysville. Flat to rolling routes The routes do, however, pass by places where
kpj@neo.rr.com. of 8/20/36/53/62/74/100 miles on this riders can stop and buy food.. Lorain County
fundraiser for cerebral palsy research. All Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH
Sunday, 7/11. 47th ABC: ABSOLUTELY routes 36 miles and longer will enjoy a rest 44001-0102. (440) 774-8617.
BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. Copley. A collection stop serving prepackaged sandwiches, snacks, LorainCountyBicycleClub.orgMonday – Friday, 8/2 – 8/6. XOBA: ‘CROSS Spink St.; Wooster, OH 44691. (330) and Girls Club of Hamilton Oh. and Joe
OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE. Loudonville. A 264-8498. www.BTCbenefit.org Nuxhall Miracle Fields, pledges required.
shorter event this year with four days of road Approximately 330 miles overall length, it will
rides based out of Mohican Adventures. DATE CHANGED: Sunday, 8/29. 50th consist of daily flat to hilly rides of 40-60
Mountain biking, hiking, swimming and boating WRIGHT WRIDE. Cedarville. Join the DCC miles, on paths and roadways. Cyclists will
also available. Preregistration required. for their 50th annual Wright Wride! Explore experience the full grandeur of the state from
Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. outdoor- beautiful flat to rolling countryside with routes Lake Erie through its heartland to the
pursuits.org/event/xoba-2021 of 25 and 50 miles (SAG support included). At southern edge at Hamiton Ohio. Ridership
the end of your ride, enjoy a boxed lunch may be limited. Lodging and meal locations
Saturday, 8/14. 27th MARR: MAUMEE AREA made by local food vendors! Rider Limit: 500. will be planned by the GABR, however costs
RIVER RIDE. Whitehouse. Ride along the Entry Deadline: August 25. Dayton Cycling will be responsibility of the rider. Transport of
Maumee River, through picturesque small Club. Details and entry: bikes to Cleveland can be managed by the
towns, and into Northwest Ohio farm country! DaytonCyclingClub.org/wrightwride GABR. Great American Bike Rally. Dean
Flat roads play host to routes of 32/64/104 Bruewer; 5221 Muskopf Rd.; Fairfield, OH
miles; make this your first century ride. 45014. (513) 484-1258.
Sunday, 8/29. BIKE CLEVELAND FUNDO. GreatAmericanBikeRally.com
There’s also a 32-mile gravel route through Cleveland. Returning to beautiful Edgewater
Metroparks! Finish with a box lunch and a Park on the shores of Lake Erie, the Fundo is
cold beer (21 and older) under the tent at the a ride for all ages and abilities. Covering Monday, 9/6. 30th OX ROAST BICYCLE
historic White House Inn. Fully-supported rest 10/30/60 flat to rolling miles with signs to TOUR. West Jefferson. Staged in conjunction
stops, sag support. Entry Deadline: August 7. point the way, the ride travels the best of with the city’s Ox Roast Festival, three routes
Toledo Area Bicyclists. Attn: Debbie Tassie; Cleveland’s expanding bike network. This is a are offered: the 33-mile route runs along
227 W. Dudley St.; Maumee, OH 43537. (419) fully-supported ride with rest stops and country roads through east-central Madison
215-7508. ToledoAreaBicyclists.org support vehicles along the routes to curb County and along Roberts Pass; the 66-mile
riders’ hunger or resolve any bike issues. route travels mostly along scenic country
Saturday, 8/14. RIDE THE DARBY. Grove Entry includes post-ride boxed meal served up roads mainly through eastern and northern
City. Ride one of three perfectly-flat routes at the lakefront. Bike Cleveland. 3000 Bridge Madison County; and the 100-mile route which
along the watershed of the Little Darby in Ave. Ste. 1; Cleveland, OH 44113-1938. follows with the 66-mile route adding mileage
Pickaway and Union Counties. All routes start CleFundo.org along country roads in western Madison
at Grove City High School with longer routes County, along the Prairie Grass Bike Trail, and
using a section of the Ohio to Erie Trail (Camp through the city of London. At the finish,
Chase Trail) to the town of London. Online
entry available. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits.
outdoor-pursuits.org
September riders can leave their bikes at the free bike
corral while they enjoy the festival and use
their voucher for a free Ox Roast sandwich.
Bikes will be guarded until 4 p.m. Online entry
Thru October. NIGHT RIDES ON THE
available. Friends of Madison County Parks
Saturday, 8/21. 2nd HERITAGE RIDE. TOWPATH. Massillon. All rides begin at the
and Trails. PO Box 308; London, OH 43140.
Orangeville. A scenic bicycle ride through bicycle shop and follow the Ohio & Erie Canal
(614) 205-6754. fmcpt.com/ox-roast-bicycle-
portions of Northern Trumbull and Western Towpath Trail or the Sippo Valley Trail on
tour-2021
Mercer Counties along the Ohio/Penn. state varying days of the week. No charge to
line. Well-marked, rolling 4 – 25-mile loops; do participate. Helmet, Headlight, Taillight
one or all four to make a century with 3,280 required for these evening rides. Rides are Saturday, 9/11. 13th LIMESTONE CYCLING
feet of climbing. Flattest loop offers 500 feet “no drop” and are conducted weather TOUR. Maysville, Ky. Offering four routes this
of total climbing. A mostly-flat 7-mile route is permitting. Ernie’s Bicycle Shop. Attn: Debbie year’s ride will be a part of the Kentucky
also offered. Snacks and water provided all Lehman; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH Cycling Challenge. Ride 25/40/62/100 flat to
day, hot lunch midday only. Sag support, 44647. (330) 832-5111. hilly miles through Mason County with all
bicycle mechanic available. Orangeville United debbie@erniesbikeshop.com routes fully-supported by community
Methodist Church. Attn: Bill Fox; PO Box 67; volunteers. Who will be the next King and
Orangeville, OH 44453. (330) 240-8088. Queen of the Mountain on the multiple Strava
Saturday, 9/4. UCF COVERED BRIDGES
william@bjfbicycles.com Segments? “Challenge Your Limits!” Upon
TOUR. Marysville. enjoy the low-traffic, rolling
return, relax while listening to live music, or
to hilly roads of Union County, on the way to
visit the recovery tent. Limestone Cycling
Saturday, 8/21. STEVE BARBOUR historic covered bridges; rides become hillier
Tour, Inc. Paula Ruble, Event Marketing; PO
MEMORIAL TOUR. Dublin. Steve Barbour with longer distances. The 34-, 64-, and 74-
Box 2; Maysville, KY 41056. (606) 584-3290.
was a beloved ride leader, son, brother, and mile rides will include visits to four of Union
LimestoneCyclingTour.com
Columbus Outdoor Pursuits member who was County’s most beautiful historic covered
struck by a car on his way to lead a ride and bridges. The 19-mile route will include one
died too young. This ride “Celebrates a Year of bridge. A full-service rest stop will be Saturday, 9/11. 11th YOUNG’S ICE CREAM
Safe Cycling” with moment of silence for all available. Union County Foundation. Dave CHARITY BIKE TOUR. Yellow Springs. A
cyclists that no longer ride with us. Routes of Vollrath; PO Box 608; Marysville, OH 43040. charity ride supporting four local
38/70/100 miles — all routes are flat while (937) 642-9618. UnionCountyFoundation.org/ organizations: United Rehabilitation Services,
riding through Ohio’s corn and soybean Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation,
farmland in the Union County and country Alzheimer’s Association, and South
Sunday, 9/5. BIKE THE C-BUS. Columbus.
roads along the Scioto River. Columbus Community, Inc. Entry fee and pledges
The city’s original city-wide ride since 2008,
Outdoor Pursuits. Register Here required. Covers 24/48/60/76/100 flat to hilly
Bike the Cbus is a bicycle tour for all ages and
miles. Entry Deadline: Sept. 6. Angela Rayner;
abilities, highlighting Columbus’s unique and
6880 Springfield-Xenia Road; Yellow Springs,
Saturday, 8/28. BREAK THE CYCLE. evolving neighborhoods on routes of
OH 45387. (937) 325-0629.
Wooster. Ride through the scenic countryside 5/10/30/62 flat miles. This year the event
YoungsBikeTour.com
of Wayne and Holmes Counties. Routes of partners with Hollywood Casino Columbus.
24/50/70 flat to very hilly miles varying in Rider Limit: 200. With health and safety in
elevation and level of challenge. The event is mind, Yay Bikes! will most this year’s event as Saturday, 9/11. COVERED BRIDGE TOUR.
sag supported and will have multiple rest both a virtual and in-person event; see website Canal Winchester. The ride will pass near
stops available with restrooms and for details. Yay Bikes! 921 N. High St.; many of the historic covered bridges of the
refreshments. All in-person participants will Columbus, OH 43201. (614) 470-4220. area. Route distances of 45/74/102 miles are
receive a hot lunch at the conclusion of their YayBikes.com/bike-the-cbus available. The short route is fairly flat, while
ride. This fundraising event supports One- the longer routes south and east of Lancaster
Eighty’s mission of helping people change have more hills. Online Entry Only. Columbus
Sunday – Saturday, 9/5 – 9/11. GREAT
direction and break the cycle of addiction. Outdoor Pursuits. Register Here.
AMERICAN BIKE RALLY: MID-OHIO TOUR.
Friends of One-Eighty. Christy VanSickle; 104 Cleveland – Hamilton. A fundraiser for BoysSunday, 9/12. 17th SUNFLOWER REV IT UP including a hot lunch, rest stops, marked support. New Bremen Pumpkinfest.
FOR PARKINSONS. Cincinnati. Fixed-fee roads, and sag service. Headquartered in NewBremenPumpkinfest.com
fundraiser covers 19/37 flat to hilly miles. historic Century Village. Note: To be held in
University of Cincinnati Health. Elizabeth September this year only! Cleveland Touring
Vitale; 51 Goodman St.; Cincinnati, OH 45219.
(513) 558-6769. elizabeth.vitale@uc.edu
Club. Jim Pintchuk; 14653 E. Park St.; Burton,
OH 44021. (216) 952-3614.
SundayInJune.com
October
Sunday, 9/12. RIDE FOR RECOVERY. Mentor. Thru October. NIGHT RIDES ON THE
Traverse some of the most beautiful rolling Sunday, 9/19. BIKE FOR SIGHT. Wooster. TOWPATH. Massillon. All rides begin at the
hills of Geauga County, complete with covered Tour the rolling hills of Central Ohio on rolling bicycle shop and follow the Ohio & Erie Canal
bridges, verdant pastures, bubbling creeks. routes of 25/62/80 miles. Riders start and Towpath Trail or the Sippo Valley Trail on
Routes of 16/32/62 rolling miles are offered, finish at the Ride On bicycle shop. Breakfast varying days of the week. No charge to
with tranquil countryside vistas promised on and lunch are provided. Proceeds will benefit participate. Helmet, Headlight, Taillight
each ride. Proceeds from this fundraiser Wooster Noon Lions in their sight-related required for these evening rides. Rides are
(pledges optional) support programs and activities including such things as preschool “no drop” and are conducted weather
services assisting people in recovery from vision screening, Seeing Eye Dogs, and permitting. Ernie’s Bicycle Shop. Attn: Debbie
substance use disorders. Lake-Geauga glasses purchases. Wooster Noon Lions Club. Lehman; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH
Recovery Centers. John P. Keller, Chief Kevin McAllister; 3562 Commerce Pkwy.; 44647. (330) 832-5111.
Development Officer; 9083 Mentor Ave.; Wooster, OH 44691. (330) 466-4713. debbie@erniesbikeshop.com
Mentor, OH 44060. (440) 255-0678. BikeForSight.com
www.LGRC.us Saturday, 10/2. KNOX COUNTY
Saturday, 9/25. 17th FREDERICKSBURG CHALLENGE. Gambier. Rides of: 31/60/100
Sunday, 9/12. 21st SIMON KENTON LIBRARY ROLL. Fredericksburg. Support miles. All are hilly, although the shorter route
PATHFINDERS TOUR. Urbana. Country the all-volunteer community library and have a ends with several miles on the Kokosing Gap
routes of 15/31/62 flat to hilly miles include a great day of riding. It’s a ride for all ages on Trail. Online Entry Only. Columbus Outdoor
family-safe route on trail. Funds raised are the beautiful Holmes County Rail-Trail for Pursuits. Register Here.
used for maintenance and future pavement of 18/24/32 miles or head for the hills and
the trail. Online entry available. Details valleys of Holmes and Wayne Counties for a Sunday, 10/10. FALL-N-LEAF. Bellville
subject to change based upon COVID-19 challenging, breathtaking ride of 42/62 miles. (Mansfield). Enjoy the beautiful autumn
safety considerations at the time of the event. Commemorative long-sleeved tee for all scenery on this ride of 33/50/67/83 flat to
Simon Kenton Pathfinders. PO Box 91; Urbana, preregistered; preregister and complete the very hilly miles, or ride the 18-mile bike trail.
OH 43078. (937) 605-2434. ride for a chance to win a special cash prize: The trail option has no set distance, just ride
SimonKentonPathfinders.org $200 for 62/42-mile, $100 for trail ride. until your bucket is full! The 33- and 50-mile
Refreshment stop, fry pies at finish. Contact routes cover rolling terrain, the 67- and 83-
Saturday, 9/18. MORON (MIFFLIN OHIO johnjabt@gmail.com mile rides start out intentionally hilly with a
RIDE OUTTA NOWHERE) RIDE. Mifflin. A Big Hill Option. Full-service tour including hot
free ride starting at 9 a.m. from Charles Mill Saturday, 9/25. 7th TWISTED PRETZEL lunch and after-ride refreshments. Mid-Ohio
Lake Park, exploring the steep hills of TOUR. Germantown. A family-friendly tour Bikers. Mike Blaisdell; PO Box 844; Mansfield,
Mohican State Park, with a stop at Malabar and pretzel party twisted into one beautiful OH 44902. (419) 512-4011. MidOhioBikers.org
Restaurant at Malabar Farm State Park. A ride. Flat to rolling terrain includes routes of
self-supported ride of 43 hilly miles with no 8/21/39/50 miles for all skill levels. Breaks Saturday, 10/16. 3rd GABR: GREAT
support or sag service offered — riders must include fresh warm pretzels, famous AMERICAN BIKE RALLY. Hamilton. The
be prepared for the challenge — nearly 3,000 homemade dips, and apple cider slushies. All GABR is a combined family friendly and
feet of climbing! Nelson Shogren; 3490 Perch routes cross Germantown’s historic covered experienced rider cycling Event. Held on the
Dr.; Mansfield, OH 44903. (419) 612-6232. bridge. All proceeds from the event go to local Great Miami River Trail between Fairfield and
nkshogren@yahoo.com food pantries and civic organizations. Hamilton Ohio, as well as a 50-mile route
Germantown Lions Club. Steve Mersch; 7996 along quiet local scenic roadways. The Event
Saturday, 9/18. FALL HOOT. Carroll. Routes N. Butter St.; Germantown, OH 45327. (937) celebrates the local riverway as well as
of about 30/65/100 miles available. Exact 588-6020. TwistedPretzelTour.com historically significant local landmarks in
routes and mileage will be available closer to southern Ohio. All net funds are donated to
the date. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. Enter Saturday – Sunday, 9/25 – 9/26. 59th/60th the Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton, and the
Here. TOSRV: TOUR OF THE SCIOTO RIVER Joe Nuxhall Miracle Fields in Fairfield. Tee
VALLEY. Canal Winchester. TOSRV began as shirts and snacks provided. Food truck on-site
Sunday, 9/19. 48th NEOC: NORTH-EAST a father-and-son outing in 1962 before quickly for lunch. Local Breweries/restaurants at
OHIO CENTURY. Cortland. The North-East growing into (at one time) the nation’s largest convenient turn points along the route! Dean
Ohio (Cookie) Century aims to be cycling at its bicycle touring weekend. The full tour covers Bruewer; 5221 Muskopf Rd.; Fairfield, OH
best. NEOC is famous for its “all you can eat” 100 miles from Canal Winchester to 45014. (513) 484-1258.
homemade cookies. Lunch is also provided. Portsmouth on Saturday. Riders stay the night GreatAmericanBikeRally.com
Choose from among routes of in Portsmouth, then ride the return 100 miles
25/50/62/75/100 mostly flat miles through to Canal Winchester on Sunday. One-day and
scenic Trumbull County. New rider? Take the
25-mile Greenway Path Loop! All routes loop
distance options of 25/50/100 flat to rolling
miles are also available. Entry Deadline: Sept.
22. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front
November
back to the starting point for rest stops and
lunch. Post-ride showers available! Online St.; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. UPDATED/CHANGED: Sunday, 11/7. 46th
Entry Available. Outspokin’ Wheelmen. PO Box tosrv.org RED FLANNEL METRIC CENTURY. Oberlin.
838; Youngstown, OH 44501-0838. (330) In consideration of current health issues, the
360-0830. OutspokinWheelmen.com Saturday, 9/25. 8th PUMPKINFEST Lorain County Bicycle Club will be hosting a
PUMPKIN ROLL. New Bremen. Held in modified Red Flannel bicycle ride. Same date,
conjunction with the city’s annual festival, this new start location. This year’s ride will start,
Sunday, 9/19. 44th SUNDAY IN JUNE.
event offers routes of 20/30/60 flat to hilly pass through, and end at the George Abrams
Burton. Join hundreds of fellow cyclists for a
miles. The 20-miler is very flat; the 30-mile Pavilion, behind McDonald’s in Oberlin, and
thrilling spin through the heart of
ride has about eight miles of rolling to consist of two opposing 30- to 32-mile loops.
Northeastern Ohio’s Amish countryside;
challenging hills; the 60-mile route is quite Support for this ride will be limited, GPS and
organized by cyclists, for cyclists! Choose
challenging with some very hilly but scenic printed maps will be available, popular public
from among routes of 25/40/65/100 rolling
sections. Rest and refreshment stops food stops will be identified, and the club will
to hilly miles on the rural roads of scenic
available on all routes as is mobile mechanical provide snacks and a rest stop at the George
Geauga County. A classic full-service tourAbrams Pavilion. There will be no fee for this as criteriums, road races, and mountain a double lap 200K race. The course will take
ride, but registration will be required. A riders along some of Ohio’s most scenic back
modest donation is encouraged. Registration bike racing. Here are a few of the bicycle country roads. On each lap, riders will be
is available through Eventbrite or racing events taking place this year…. challenged with over 7,000 feet of vertical
www.LorainCountyBicycleClub.org Dedicated climbing! The 200K race is an Ohio epic. It is
to the memory of Bob Williams, founder of the a relentless and grueling climber’s course.
ride and its hosting club. Lorain County The overall 200K female and male finishers
Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH
44001-0102. (440) 315-1607.
LorainCountyBicycleClub.org
April will receive a free entry into Gravel Worlds in
Lincoln Nebraska. Funk Bottoms Gravel. 108
Main St.; Glenmont, OH 44628. (216)
Tuesday, 4/13 . BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL. 214-2393. FunkBottomsGravel.com
Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton. ABR-
sanctioned time trial series that takes place Wednesday, 6/23. WEDNESDAY NIGHT
the second Tuesday of each month from April WORLDS. Ault Park/Cincinnati. Queen City
New Year’s Day to October. Riders must register website at
least one week in advance: BlueStreakTT.com
Wheels. www.facebook.com/QCW.org
2022 Sunday, 4/25. KINGS CRIT. Mason.
Criterium Race Series. Presented by
Wednesday, 6/30. WEDNESDAY NIGHT
WORLDS. Ault Park/Cincinnati. Queen City
Wheels. www.facebook.com/QCW.org
Saturday, 1/1/2022. 46th ABCDEFGHIJ. Cincinnati Cyclocross. www.bikereg.com/
Medina. A Bi-Cycling Dandy Excuse For kings-crit
Getting Hibernated In January which is a free,
self-supported ride of 4/12/24 flat to rolling
July
miles in southern Medina County. A map is
provided but no other services or support.
May Wednesday, 7/7. WEDNESDAY NIGHT
WORLDS. Ault Park/Cincinnati. Queen City
Prepare for the weather and expect it to get
worse. Prompt noon start to accommodate Sunday, 5/2. KINGS CRIT. Mason. Criterium Wheels. www.facebook.com/QCW.org
late-risers. Start the New Year off right Race Series. Presented by Cincinnati
amongst cycling friends on the road! Richard Cyclocross. www.bikereg.com/kings-crit Tuesday, 7/13. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL.
DeLombard; PO Box 230; Huron, OH Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton. ABR-
44839-0230. OhioWheelmen.org/bikerides/ Sunday, 5/9. KINGS CRIT. Mason. Criterium sanctioned time trial series that takes place
abc/id9.html Race Series. Presented by Cincinnati the second Tuesday of each month from April
Cyclocross. www.bikereg.com/kings-crit to October. Riders must register website at
Saturday, 1/1/2022. 33rd FREEZE D’RIDE least one week in advance: BlueStreakTT.com
(DA GONE COLD) NEW YEAR’S DAY RIDE. Tuesday, 5/13. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL.
Mentor-On-The-Lake. Since 1990, FREEZE Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton. ABR- Saturday, 7/17. WHISKY CITY TWILIGHT
D’RIDE has been an impromptu pickup ride sanctioned time trial series that takes place CHALLENGE. Lawrenceburg, Ind. Queen City
from Mentor-on-the-Lake to as far as the second Tuesday of each month from April Wheels. bikereg.com/lebanon-criterium
Headlands Beach State Park (weather to October. Riders must register website at
dependent). Mileage is 1, 2, 4, 8, or 14 miles – least one week in advance: BlueStreakTT.com
weather dependent. The ride is out-and-back
using Lakeshore Blvd., Corduroy Road through
the Mentor Marsh, and then Jordan Road to
Sunday, 5/16. KINGS CRIT. Mason. Criterium
August
Race Series. Presented by Cincinnati
Headlands Beach State Park. Cleveland Cyclocross. www.bikereg.com/kings-crit Tuesday, 8/10. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL.
Touring Club. ClevelandTouringClub.org Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton. ABR-
sanctioned time trial series that takes place
June the second Tuesday of each month from April
to October. Riders must register website at
Races Saturday, 6/5. LEBANON CRITERIUM.
Lebanon. Presented by Queen City Wheels.
www.bikereg.com/lebanon-criterium
least one week in advance: BlueStreakTT.com
September
Races are competitive events of various
Tuesday 6/8. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL.
sorts. Multi-sport and BMX events are not Tuesday, 9/14. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL.
Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton. ABR-
Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton. ABR-
listed in this Calendar. Sanctioned races sanctioned time trial series that takes place
sanctioned time trial series that takes place
the second Tuesday of each month from April
are governed by the rules of a sanctioning the second Tuesday of each month from April
to October. Riders must register website at
to October. Riders must register website at
body such as USA Cycling (on- and off- least one week in advance: BlueStreakTT.com
least one week in advance: BlueStreakTT.com
road), American Bicycle Racing (ABR), or Wednesday, 6/9. WEDNESDAY NIGHT
North American Cycle Sport (NACS).
Those who wish to compete in sanctioned
WORLDS. Ault Park/Cincinnati. Queen City
Wheels. www.facebook.com/QCW.org October
races must have racing licenses issued by Wednesday, 6/16. WEDNESDAY NIGHT Tuesday, 10/12. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL.
the appropriate governing body; race-day WORLDS. Ault Park/Cincinnati. Queen City Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton. Final 2021
Wheels. www.facebook.com/QCW.org event in this ABR-sanctioned time trial series.
licensing may be available. Citizen races Riders must register website at least one
are usually open to all comers (within age Saturday, 6/19. 11th FUNK BOTTOMS week in advance: BlueStreakTT.com
GRAVEL. Glenmont. New this year the 200K
restrictions) and are a good way to give will start at 7:00 a.m. and the 100K will start
racing a try. Spectators are welcome. See at 8:00 a.m. This event will once again
challenge cyclists to “Ohio’s Toughest Gravel
online references to types of races such Grinder”. Two races, one brutal course! A one
lap 100K race and for the ultimate challenge,2021 OHIO BICYCLE EVENTS CALENDAR. Copyright © 2021 by the Ohio Bicycle Federation. A
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