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Tour de Donut
Aug. 24-25, 2018
A complete guide to Tour de Donut,
Buckeye Donut Dash and Donut Jam events
A special publication of the
2 August 2018 TOUR DE DONUT OH-70062016
TOUR DE DONUT August 2018 3
Sponsors and partnering organizations A Message from the Mayor
On behalf of the city of Troy nesses.
and its residents, I welcome you As an added opportunity, we also
• Tour de Donut Sponsors
Beckstrom Orthodontics to beautiful downtown Troy and welcome the 5K run/walk, the Buck-
Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio Greenville National Bank the 2018 Tour de Donut. We are eye Donut Dash, to Downtown Troy
Miami County Visitors Bureau Premier Health excited to welcome this event back the morning of Aug. 25. The Buckeye
Kettering Health Network to Troy for the second year! It is Donut Dash is sponsored by Be the
Unity National Bank
On Point Accounting and Tax my hope that all the participants, Beamish Match, which is the official charity
Royal Crest Insurance Agency F & P America family members and friends have an partner of Tour de Donut.
Gordon Orthodontics Kettering Health Network outstanding experience and you will con- Troy has achieved the bronze medalist
Midmark Corporation Excellence in Dentistry tinue to return to our city year after year. ranking as a “Bike Friendly” community
Jon Coomer Key-Ads Congratulations to Roger and Christina that was awarded by the League of Ameri-
First Baptist Church Bowersock for their hard work and dedica- can Bicyclists. We strive to create a healthy
Winans Coffees + Chocolates • Partnering organizations for all events tion to this amazing and fun event and lifestyle environment for our residents and
Strava City of Troy for selecting Troy, Ohio to be the home of visitors. When you bicycle on the Great
Dannon the Tour de Donut. The city of Troy, Troy Miami River Trail, you are on the longest
Troy Main Street
City of Troy Main Street, the Miami County Visitors paved trail system in the nation. Troy’s
Troy Main Street Miami County Visitors Bureau Bureau, and all of our volunteers are ready recently updated Treasure Island Park is
Rudy Project Miami County Sheriff’s Office for action to assist you when you arrive. In the perfect venue for canoeing, SUP, or
GU Energy The Troy Rec addition to the Tour de Donut Challenge, kayaking.
Key-Ads Miami County Park District a variety of activities have been planned I wish you all success as you participate
Troy Daily News that will keep you entertained and engaged in the 2018 Tour de Donut Challenge and
• Be the Match sponsors with our outdoor recreation opportunities. thank you for coming to our community. I
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Kettering Health Network I hope you will also take a few minutes will see you all on Aug. 25 in Troy, Ohio!
The James — The Ohio State Tippecanoe Lodge 174 to explore our awesome downtown busi- — Troy Mayor Michael Beamish
University Troy Masonic Lodge 34
F & P America Troy City Schools
Erwin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Troy Band Boosters
Tim Hortons Hobart Arena
Piqua Steel Lincoln Community Center
• Donut Jam Music Festival sponsors Schuler’s Bakery
The Troy Foundation Dobo’s Delights Bakery
City of Troy Charlie’s Pastry Shop
Miami County Visitors Bureau Moeller Brew Barn
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A young Tour de Donut participant anticipates the start of the race.
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Tour De Donut cycles
back to the city of Troy Readers’
2018
www.smittyspiqua.com
Anthony Weber | Troy Daily News file photo • Bike Shop
• Bike Repair 937-773-0747
Local riders as well as many from far away came to participate in the Tour De Donut in 2017 in Troy.
Second year events scheduled • Accessories 1032 Covington Ave.
TROY — For its 12th anniversary and its • Locksmith Piqua, OH
second year in Troy, the Tour de Donut, one
of Ohio’s largest bicycling events, is planning
an event bigger and better than ever.
Known as the “Sweetest Ride in Ohio,”
this challenge will start and end around the
square of historic downtown Troy on Satur-
day, Aug. 25. time.
The inaugural event in Troy drew 2,300 New for 2018, the Tour de Donut wel-
riders, the largest participation number comes Be The Match as their official charity
to date. Organizers expect this number to partner. For the runners/walkers out there,
increase as the demand of interested cyclists
grows. Being Ohio’s largest one-day bicycle
Be The Match invites you to participate in
the Buckeye Donut Dash. This 5k will begin
Hrs:
event, cyclists travel to the Tour de Donut in downtown Troy at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, M-F 9-5
from 30 states.
The Tour de Donut is a unique bicycle
Aug. 25, running simultaneously with the
Tour de Donut. Registration is now open,
Sat. 9-2
event in which participants’ ability to eat and information can be found at www. Sun Closed
donuts is just as important as their ability to bethematchfoundation.org/TheBuckeye.
ride their bicycle. During this timed bicycle The Buckeye Donut Dash helps to raise
event, riders visit donut stops along the funds for patients in need of a bone marrow
course. For each donut the rider will eat (and transplant. With this support in fundraising,
keeps down), five minutes will be deducted participants help more patients afford trans-
from their ride time. plants, add potential marrow donors to the
15% off
The Glazer, a special donut stop, will Be The Match Registry and make more life-
return by popular demand. During this year’s saving research possible.
Troy Strawberry Festival, a competition Event organizers will offer three differ-
between donut shops helped to select the ent distances for cyclists in 2018. New and
Glazer Donut. The winners include the Clas- improved routes are being designed, free of any new bike purchase or accessories
sic Crunch from Charlie’s in Celina and the
Dream Cycle from Dobo’s in Piqua. These
trains, that will offer riders a fun, challenging
experience through beautiful, rural
thru Sept. 15, 2018.
featured donuts will be eaten at the final stop
and are worth a 10-minute deduction in ride
Must present coupon at time of purchase.
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TOUR DE DONUT August 2018 5
Tour de Donut and Be the Match Schedule
Friday, Sept. 15
Noon — Full course time limit for awards eligi-
9 a.m. — Troy Mountain Bike Area opens at bility ends
Duke Park, 1670 Troy-Sidney Road, Troy. 12:30 p.m. — Full course awards (NE Quad)
11 a.m. — Downtown Troy Square closes to 1 p.m. — Double D (64 miles) course time limit
traffic for set up for awards eligibility
11:30 a.m. — Tour de Donut Lunch Ride begins 1:30 p.m. — Double D awards (NE Quad)
for those registered 2 p.m. — Finish line closes and all riders must
Noon — Tent camping opens at Troy Commu- be off course
nity Park, 200 Adams St., Troy. First come, first
serve.
3 p.m. — Motorhome camping opens: * Must • Donut station schedule:
call for reservations at (937) 335-7492 to the
Miami County Fairgrounds, 650 N. County Road Donut Stop #1 Mini: Closes at 11:30 a.m. (Gar-
25-A, Troy. Be the Match runners show their support with T-shirts. bry Big Woods)
5-8 p.m. — Packet pick-up for Tour de Donut — Donut Stop #1 Full: Closes at 11 a.m. (Elizabeth
The Rec, 11 N. Market St., downtown Troy. donut Township house)
5-9 p.m. — Registration for the Be The Match 8:25 a.m. — National Anthem Donut Stop #2 Full: Closes at 11:30 a.m. (Gar-
Buckeye Donut Dash — Prouty Plaza under the 8:26 a.m. — Open Cockpit WACO fly-over bry Big Woods)
tent, downtown Troy (weather permitting) Donut Stop #1 DD: Closes at 11 a.m. (Elizabeth
5-11 p.m. — Downtown Stage Entertainment 8:28 a.m. — Final instructions by the Head Township house)
Dinner — Downtown Troy restaurants Donut Donut Stop #2 DD: Closes at 11:30 a.m. (Indian
8:30 a.m. — BOOM and the start of the Tour Creek Distillery)
de Donut and the Be The Match Buckeye Donut Donut Stop #3 DD: Closes at 12:30 p.m. (Gar-
Saturday, Sept. 16 Dash bry Big Woods)
9 a.m. — Be the Match Buckeye Donut Dash Glazer Stop: Closes at 1:30 p.m. (Troy Stadium)
Parking available at Troy Junior High or High Kid’s Event 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Shower service — Troy Aquat-
School — Use Junior High entrance, 556 Adams 9:30 a.m. — Be the Match Buckeye Donut Dash ic Park, 460 W. Staunton Road, Troy. Limited
St., Troy. Awards on the stage towels available to rent, $2.
Parking is also available at Hobart Arena — 255 10:30 a.m. — Riders on mini course must be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. — WACO biplane rides will
Adams St, Troy. finished to be considered for awards be available at the WACO. Rides are $107 plus tax
5:30-8 a.m. — Packet Pick-up for Tour de Donut 11 a.m. — Awards for Mini Donut (NE Quad) per person. The biplane will take two people up at
— The Rec, 11 N. Market St., Downtown Troy. a time.
Doors to the packet pick-up building will lock
promptly at 8 p.m., please plan ahead
7 a.m. — Tour de Donut Kids Registration Sunday, Sept. 17
opens — The Rec parking lot, corner of Market
Street and Water Street. Bike, Hike & Paddle Fun Day
7 a.m. — Registration for the Be The Match 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Adventures on The Great
Buckeye Donut Dash — Prouty Plaza under the Miami at Treasure Island Park, kayak/canoe rent-
tent, downtown Troy als, 409 N. Elm St, Troy — 3-mile trip: $25 per
7 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Food trucks person or Paddle the Island: $10 per hour/per
8 a.m. — Tour de Donut Kid’s Event begins on person.
the Public Square — Line the streets and cheer Explore the Great Miami Recreational Trail and
on the kids the Great Miami Riverway
8-8:15 a.m. — Be the Match opening ceremo- Hike Charleston Falls — 2535 Ross Rd, Tipp
nies on the stage City
8:15 a.m. — Tour de Donut Costume judging Hike Brukner Nature Center — 5995 Horse-
(start/finish) shoe Bend Road, Troy, BruknerNatureCenter.com
8:15 a.m. — Welcome from Troy Mayor Mike (Trails open all day, Interpretive Center opens at
Beamish 12:30 p.m.)
8:18 a.m. — Ceremonial eating of the first A group of riders await the beginning of the Tour de Donut. Noon — Tent camping ends
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Donut Jam weekend entertainment, activities
To start off the festivities for Tour activities happening throughout American fare and a unique dining
de Donut riders on Friday, Aug. 24, the weekend in downtown Troy, experience. You can enjoy one of
the Miami County Park District will event-goers are sure to work up an their many signature dishes in the
offer a lunch ride from 11:30 a.m. to appetite. There are many restaurants dining room, the bar or lounge area
1:15 p.m. You will enjoy a ride on the to choose from when that hunger or outside on their covered patio
Piqua bike loop and will be starting strikes. Throughout the venue area, (evenings only).
your journey at Lock 9 Park in down- there will be the following restau-
town Piqua. You will enjoy lunch at rants to fulfill these cravings: • Tokyo Peking, 3 N. Market St.
Roadside Park along the way. Regis- If it’s Asian fare you enjoy, Tokyo
ter for this event at www.thetourd- • Bakehouse Bread & Cookie Peking has a comprehensive menu of
edonut.com. Company, 317 SW Public Square favorite Chinese dishes as well as a
Don’t leave the kids at home — Open at 7 a.m. for breakfast, variety of soups and popular appetiz- What you need to know regard-
bring them downtown — they will Bakehouse Bread & Cookie Com- ers such as crab Rangoon and egg ing the Donut Jam venue area
enjoy the stage entertainment as pany produces hand-shaped batards, rolls. It is prohibited to bring a knife,
much as you do but will love the baguettes, boules, challahs, ciabattas, club or any other instrument,
abundance of children’s activities focaccias, cookies and pastries of • Winans Chocolates + Coffees, 10
even more. On Friday evening from every flavor. They also offer a café W. Main St. device or thing that is capable of
5- 11 p.m., a bounce house, face menu of fresh salads, soups and sand- Open at 6:30 a.m. for breakfast. inflicting serious physical harm.
painting, a photo booth, donut- wiches. Established in the early 1900’s and in This does not apply to law en-
themed children’s activities, Army its fourth generation of family owner- forcement officers or to canes,
games, putt putt golf and a giant • Basil’s On Market, 18 N. Market St. ship, Winans Chocolates + Coffees crutches or other similar devices
game of Operation will be on hand to Basil’s offers an upscale casual brings you cutting edge flavors and
delight children of all ages. In addi- bistro with American flare. Chef time-tested quality. Whether it’s the
used by persons who are visually
tion, there will be a Meet Your River Todd Uhlir’s inventive and creative coffee, chocolate or both you love, or physically impaired.
and Learn to Kayak exhibit where menu offers diners the opportunity to Winans is a must-visit while in down- No person shall bring any
kids can learn about Ohio river crea- experience a modern spin on favorite town Troy. animal into the event area unless
tures, watersheds and stream ecolo- dishes utilizing the best local prod- There are many delicious food such animal is being or will be
gy, fishing and casting, and paddling ucts. options just outside the venue area used by law enforcement officials
and river safety. and within walking distance as well.
On Saturday, Aug. 25, the Meet • Reu Juicery Smoothie + Juice Bar, in the performance of their duties,
Your River and Learn to Kayak 3 E. Main St. • Donato’s, 414 W. Main St. or as a guide dog or other handi-
exhibit area will be open from 7 a.m. Open at 8 a.m. for breakfast, Reu Donato’s of Troy offers the same cap-assist animal or is otherwise
to 2 p.m. And, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Juicery provides raw, organic, cold- great edge-to-edge pizza people have specifically authorized by the city
don’t forget to visit the Troy Farmer’s pressed juices and shakes. With come to love. Stop in to check out of Troy, Ohio.
Market. South Cherry Street will be locally sourced ingredients and com- their extensive menu of pizza, flat-
No person shall engage in the
filled with vendors selling fresh fruits munity focus, they are driven to lift breads, sandwiches and salads.
and vegetables, spices, homemade the minds, bodies, and quality of life act of writing, painting, chalk-
breads and pies, flowers, arts and for the community and its visitors. • Dunaway’s Beef ‘N Ale, 508 W. ing or otherwise permanently or
crafts, jewelry, soaps and so much Main St. temporarily defacing or marking
more. Finally, on the stage at 10:30 • Submarine House, 14 N. Market St. Offering soups, salads, and their on the public streets, sidewalks,
a.m., visitors and residents will For cheesesteak lovers, Submarine famous roast beef sandwiches, Dun- alleys or other public areas in the
be introduced to animals from the House is the place for you. Their away’s uses locally sourced fresh
Columbus Zoo. menu includes cheesesteaks, subs, meats and veggies to bring amazing event area.
WACO also will be offering biplane gyros, pizzas, salads and more. And, taste to the table. No person shall use drones
rides from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. dur- they serve it up in a bar and grill for- except as approved by the city for
ing the 28th annual Scout and Light mat with a full bar of traditional and • Franklin Lodge No. 14 F & AM, 107 event documentation and market-
Truck Show featuring IH trucks from local craft beer options. W. Main St. ing purposes only.
the 1920’s. Rides are $107 plus tax Franklin Lodge No. 14 will be
Whoever violates these condi-
per person, and the biplane will take • The Caroline, 5 S. Market St. offering a pancake and sausage
two people up at a time. Located on the square in downtown tions is guilty of a minor misde-
With all the entertainment and Troy, The Caroline offers classic See ACTIVITIES | 13
meanor.
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Donut Jam Downtown Entertainment Schedule
Friday, Aug. 24
• On stage:
5-6 p.m. — Meghna
6:30-8 p.m. — Funky G & the Groove Machine
8 p.m. — Donut Eating Contest
8:30-10:30 p.m. — Hey There Morgan
• On the Square:
5-10 p.m.
Bounce house
Face painting
Photo booth
Donut themed children’s activities
Army games
Putt putt golf
Giant game of Operation
Meet your River and Learn to Kayak
5-11 p.m. — Beer sales (21+, proper IDs required)
Saturday, Aug. 25
7 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Kiwanis Club of Troy Food Truck
7 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Meet Your River and Learn to Kayak — Children’s Area
8:30 a.m. — The start of the 12th Tour de Donut and the Be the Match Buckeye
Donut Dash
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Troy Farmer’s Market, Cherry Street
On stage: 8-10 a.m. — Rum River Blend
10:30-11:30 a.m. — Zoo Animals from the Columbus Zoo
Noon to 2 p.m. — The Fries Band
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Beer sales (21+, proper IDs required)
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Donut Jam to be packed with entertainment
Wild animals, music on tap for weekend Funky G has been performing through-
out Ohio for 15 years with performances
for the Reds at Great American Ballpark
world, including Japan, Singapore and
South Korea.
The set list includes hits from Stevie
as well as the MLB All-Star Game for Wonder, Al Green, Jackson 5, Earth
TROY — Donut Jam activities will etc. The length of this program is any- more than 20,000 people. Members of Wind and Fire, Prince, The Ohio Players
include everything from wild animals, to where from thirty to forty-five minutes Funky G have performed all over the and many more.
a donut eating contest to to several dif- but, we stay for one hour to allow time
ferent types of music performers. for questions.
Donut Jam events will be held Friday
and Saturdayon stage and on the Public • Funky G and the Groove Machine
Square. Funky G and the Groove Machine is
a high energy dance band from Dayton,
• Columbus Zoo’s Community Outreach Ohio playing classic R & B, f unk and
Program hip-hop.
Consists of six to eight animals and is Established in 2003, Funky G’s focus
recommended when we have the atten- is to get you to dance. World-renowned
tion of the entire group. This is more of music from Motown, Michael Jackson,
an assembly style program. The animals Bruno Mars and a host of ’70s and ’80s
are presented one at a time while a han- dance music is on the menu. Funky G
dler speaks about the animal’s habitat, its provides a family friendly show suitable
status in the wild, conservation issues, for all ages, bring your boogie shoes.
FunkyG
122 West Main Street - 937-667-5009
See you at the Tour de Donut! OH-70063599
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• The Fries Band
now residing in Columbus. As the daugh-
The Fries Band and their trio, “A
ter of two Indian musicians, Meghna was
Side of Fries” has become known as the
surrounded by eastern rhythms and melo- premier vocal band in the Dayton area.
dies while developing her love of singing They focus on very tight 3, 4 and 5 part
western music. Her humble beginnings in vocal harmonies that are primarily driv-
talent shows and musicals quickly blos- en by acoustic guitars with keyboard,
somed into a professional music career bass and drums.
through which she has released an EP and
three original albums, with her fourth due
in 2018. Meghna has also been putting
her unique spin on popular covers for
over a decade. Meghna’s seasoned, soul-
ful voice oozes like honey over stripped
down piano. With her haunting melodies
Meghna and vocal finesse, she creates an intimate
experience that will leave you wanting
• Hey There Morgan more.
Hey There Morgan is one of Dayton’s
most popular cover bands. From Prince • Rum River Blend
to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Stevie Ray Rum River Blend, based in Troy, Ohio
Vaughan to Toto, this band’s professional bill themselves as “Unprofessional Enter-
approach and execution of their craft tainment.” The band takes its name from
always leaves the crowd wanting more. the Rum River that flows through Linda’s
“Freaking amazing,” stated one fan hometown of Milaca, Minn.
when describing Hey There Morgan. They perform a blend of traditional
“They sound like whoever they play. bluegrass, folk, gospel and children’s
They do not disappoint.” songs. The audience is encouraged to join
in on the fun as kazoos, spoons, wash-
• Meghna boards and various other noise making
Songstress Meghna Mahambrey was instruments are often passed out to the
born and raised in Dayton, Ohio and is crowd.
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Rules for riders
ThankTOyou
WELCOME TROY!
forIce Cream
Voted Best A Tour de Donut participant rides past the fountain in downtown Troy.
VOTING us your Tour de Donut bicycle riders are by the color red. Your time will start
in Miami County
encouraged to know the rules of the road once you cross the timing mats. There is
2018
and event. no need to rush.
The roads used for the Tour de Donut
will be open to vehicular traffic during • Donut stop rules
the event. Riders must obey all traffic You can take out three donuts at a
#1
laws including stopping at stop signs and time. Your donuts must be counted as
staying on the correct side of the road. they are taken. No donuts are permit-
No headphones or ear buds are allowed. ted to leave the donut stop enclosure
It is illegal in Ohio. If you are unable to finish a donut,
Roads are marked with arrows with please return to the donut counters for a
100 West Market St., Troy
additional signage at major turns. Wear recount. You must eat at least one donut
Ice Cream Shop
your helmet and keep it fastened always. to be eligible for awards.
Riders are encouraged to ride in a safe
and predictable manner. Only pass on the • Finish
937-703-5463
left and be sure to announce your pass- After a rider crosses the finish line,
ing. If you stop along the route, get off they will enter the donut counter area.
the road as to not impede other riders. Riders must go through this area to have
Your timing chip must be attached to their donuts counted. To be eligible for
the seat post of your bicycle as a flag. Do awards, riders on the Double D must
(located just west of Walgreens) not tape it to your frame. Your number be finished by 1 p.m.; Full Donut rid-
must be worn on your body, it is your ers must be finished by noon; and Mini
ticket into the rest stops and donut count Donut riders must finish by 10:30 a.m.
keeper. Helmet numbers will also be pro-
vided. These need to be attached to your
helmet and visible from the front.
You may not line up at the Start until
the kid’s event has finished. Riders will
be divided into areas by route color
based on which distance you are riding.
Double D riders, designated by the color
blue, will begin the ride first, followed by
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Donut Activities your fancy.
• Mojos Bar & Grille, 109 E. Main St.
From page 4 From page 6
Mojos is a tavern with a variety of
sandwiches, soups and salads and
Miami County. breakfast from 7-10 a.m. Aug. 25. regional brews on tap. Many of their
The Donut Mini, a 16-mile course, will Breakfast will include pancakes, dishes are served with their home-
Anthony Weber | Troy Daily News file photo
return with one donut stop. The Mini awards Bicyclists line the area of the Public Square
sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and made house chips.
its own prizes and allows younger riders and during the kick-off of the Tour De Donut event in coffee and is $7 per plate. Kids
families to take part in the fun due to the 2017 in Troy. 3-11 are $5 and under 3 are free. • Tim Horton’s, 700 W. Main St.
shorter distance.
At Tim Horton’s, you can sip a vari-
The 32-mile course, the Tour de Donut, Eating donuts is an American tradition • K’s Hamburger Shop, 117 E. Main
St. ety of hot and cold beverages, enjoy
will offer two donut stops. And, for the expe- and the Buckeye Donut Dash “Donut
rienced cyclist, the Double D Challenge is a Eating Contest” will take this tradition Open at 6 a.m. for breakfast, K’s breakfast and lunch sandwiches,
64-mile ride with three donut stops. Prizes to a new and fun level. At 8 p.m., cheer Hamburger Shop is a vintage diner soups, snacks and baked goods.
will be awarded for these courses in age on some of Troy’s finest as they devour that has been serving the Troy In addition to the fantastic restau-
group classes. Special awards will be given large quantities of donuts. Ending the community and its visitors since rants that call downtown Troy home,
for the most donuts eaten, fastest time (with- night will be one of Dayton’s most popular 1935. They will take you back in there will be a food truck available
out donuts), and the coveted golden Tour cover bands, Hey There Morgan. And time as you enjoy their extensive to residents and visitors on Saturday
de Donut championship belt for the best throughout the evening, children’s activi- breakfast menu, mouth-watering from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m during the event
adjusted “donut time”. ties will include a giant Operation game, hamburgers, homemade soups and as well.
Because registration begins on Friday, miniature golf holes, donut-themed activi- salads and scrumptious malts and
Aug. 24, an evening event has been designed ties, a bounce house, and an area to learn milkshakes. • Kiwanis Club of Troy Food Truck
to welcome riders, runners and residents to to kayak. Open at 7 a.m. for breakfast. The
this beautiful area. Now named the “Donut Saturday’s festivities will begin early • Leaf & Vine, 108 W. Main St. Kiwanis Club of Troy will be serving
Jam,” this event will be the start to a great with registration starting at 5:30 a.m. Not Part saloon and part midtown sausage sandwiches, with the option
weekend that will be enjoyed by all. to worry, breakfast foods will be available bar, Leaf & Vine provides an inti- to add egg and cheese, chips, coffee,
The festivities will begin at 5 p.m. Friday throughout downtown and at food trucks. mate, cozy atmosphere to enjoy apple juice and water.
and will offer something for everyone. First, Everyone will be gearing up for the 8:30 music and unwind. They offer a All weekend long, you can explore
enjoy a cold beverage with Moeller Brew a.m. start of both the Tour de Donut and wide selection of beer, wine and
the region riding on the Great Miami
Barn who will be on site with their many the Buckeye Donut Dash. More musical liquors as well as the finest, han-
Recreational Trail, the largest paved
craft beer selections and will feature donut- entertainment and children’s activities, drolled cigars. Limited food menu.
flavored beers to match the theme of the along with a visit by the Columbus Zoo, trail network in the nation. You can
weekend. will be a delightful way to spend the morn- • Lunch in Troy, 4 W. Main St. hike Charleston Falls or Brukner
Many of the downtown stores will stay ing. Lunch in Troy is a “pop up” lunch Nature Center. Or, you can enjoy
open late on Friday evening, with some of Online registration is open. Cyclists spot that prides themselves on a ride on the Great Miami River, a
the merchants offering sidewalk sales. A per- should visit www.thetourdedonut.com and having quick, tasty and local food National Water Trail, when you rent
formance by the soulful singer, Meghna, will runners/walkers should visit www.bethe- prepared by local restaurants, food kayaks and canoes from Adventures
kick-off the Donut Jam at 5 p.m., followed by matchfoundation.org/TheBuckeye to get trucks and chefs. Eat in or take on the Great Miami at Treasure
Funky G & the Groove Machine. registered. your lunch to go … whatever suits Island Park.
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‘Glazer Donut’ choices offer unique flavors
Dream Cycle, Classic Crunch to be specialty offerings
By Melanie Yingst original starting place of Ansonia.
myingst@aimmediamidwest.com “Moving to a new venue with such
a big event, there’s always going to be
interesting things happen. Our opera-
TROY — The annual 2018 Troy tions are always trying to make it bet-
Strawberry Festival served as an unof- ter as we go along … we learned a lot
ficial launch to the 2018 the Tour last year,” Bowersock said.
de Donut when organizers held its The event moved from mid-Septem-
famous “Glazer Donut” selection chal- ber to Aug. 25 this year, improved its
lenge on Prouty Plaza during the fes- course map and starting procedures
tival. Judges feasted on eight creative (to avoid any and all railroad cross-
donuts that are devoured at the end of
ings) and combined its efforts with
the race.
the Be The Match 5K and its activities
The two donuts selected were
Dobo’s of Piqua’s “Dream Cycle” and for a weekend of fun. Bowersock also
Celina’s Charlie’s “Classic Crunch.” said riders will have a live-time GPS
Cody Willoughby | Troy Daily News
The Glazer is larger and more unique to track where they are on the course Left to right, judges Todd Severt, Martha Baker, 2018 festival chairman Eric Roetter, and Strawberry
than the other 15,000 dozen donuts as well as fellow cyclists using a phone Queen Brooke Klopfenstein receive donuts to sample during the Tour de Donut Glazer Donut selection
app. event at the 2018 Troy Strawberry Festival.
distributed around the course. More
than eight different bakeries partici- Bowersock also said the Tour de
pated in the challenge. Donut is partnering with the Maria
The “Head Donut” Roger Bowersock Stein-based Moeller Brew Barn to
shared how event organizers worked have a special brew on tap for those
all year long to improve upon its inau- needing an adult beverage following
gural year in downtown Troy from its the races.
TUNEUPS $49.95 Every Day!
Cody Willoughby | Troy Daily News
Judge Eddie Stewart bites into a donut during the Tour de Donut Glazer Donut selection process during
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Meghna concert Rum River Blend concert
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Funky G and the Groove Machine concert Columbus Zoo animals
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Hey There Morgan concert
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On the Street Food Trucks
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