Upcoming Events!
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Saturday, 8/16. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH. Massillon. Join bike shop staff for their monthly night ride! Starting from their Lake Ave Trailhead location, head out on the Sippo or Towpath trails to enjoy the evening and see these familiar paths in a whole new light (or lack thereof). This is a free, 14- to 18-mile beginner-friendly ride over flat terrain, with a bicycle shop team member at the front and rear of the group. Helmet and headlight/taillight required. Ernie’s will have a limited number of lights, helmets, and bikes available to rent. Ernie’s Bicycle Shops and Stark Parks. Molly Lehman: (330) 832-5111. Email: mo...@erniesbikeshop.com Web: www.erniesbikeshop.com/events
Saturday, 8/16. 45th BEST “WURST” RIDE. Bucyrus. The tour offers cyclists of all ages and abilities the opportunity to explore the Crawford County countryside, riding along a trail lined with local flora and farms. This ride is offered to complement the local Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival. Multiple route distances are available — the main focus being a 15- and 32-mile ride — the route is well-marked and flat with little traffic. The 15-mile route can be broken down into distances of 8, 11, and 13 miles. Entry Deadline: August 8. Bucyrus Tourism & Visitors Bureau. Attn: Becky Lutz; 117 E. Mansfield St.; Bucyrus, OH 44820. (419) 562-4811. Web: www.visitbucyrus.org
Saturday, 8/16. GREENE COUNTY NIGHT RIDE. Xenia. Join the Greene County Trail Sentinels for a free evening ride along the county’s bike trails! All rides leave from the Xenia Station bike hub at 7 p.m. and return to Xenia Station between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m. The average speed is about 10 mph. Rides are out-and-back routes, mostly on bike trails, 20 to 30 flat miles, with a stop midway for an optional ice cream break. No registration is required. Rides will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Greene County Parks & Trails. 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd.; Xenia, OH 45385. (937) 562-6440. Email: gctrail...@gmail.com / Web: http://greenscountyoh.myrec.com
Wednesday, 8/20. BIKE TO WORK DAY. Cleveland. Even hybrid and work-from-home folks can ride out in the morning to enjoy the hot coffee and delicious snacks ready for bicycle commuters on this celebration of two-wheeled mobility. Celebrate the freedom of two-wheeled transportation! Bike Cleveland. Email: in...@bikecleveland.org Web: bikecleveland.org/events
Thursday, 8/21. ERNIE’S 2025 BREW TOUR. Various, Northeast Ohio. See description May 1. Ernie’s Bicycle Shops. Molly Lehman: (330) 832-5111. Email: mo...@erniesbikeshop.com Web: www.erniesbikeshop.com/events
Thursday, 8/21. THIRD THURSDAYS HISTORIC BIKE ROUTE. A free, a family-friendly ride with volunteer ride leaders and Elyria Police biking along to explore the past of Elyria while we see new bike facilities and learn how to navigate using the road in and around Ely Square. This is a 5-mile ride and is expected to be 45 minutes. Meet at 5:30 at Ely Square, Middle Avenue and Broad Street, Elyria, to ride at 6 PM. Stay for music and festivities on Ely Square. Elyria Community Partnership. (440) 329-7200. Email:he...@elyriatogether.org
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