Ohio Bike Calendar June 11-21
Calendar Editor
Happy Thursday, Riders!
This is my first weekly email as editor of the Ohio Bicycling Events Calendar -- https://ohio.bike/bicycle-touring-events. All of the listings are from the calendar, so if you think you might lose this email, consider bookmarking the page and visiting it every now and then.
I will use this email, not only to provide you with a two-week look at coming events, but also to ask your opinion on various changes I might make in the listings and this email.
The first change I propose is embodied in this email: sending out two weeks of events rather than just one. My thought is that it might give you a jump on registering for events that are a little farther down the line. Not a big change, but one you might appreciate -- let me know, please.
Thanks for reading. Now get out there and ride!
Bill Chronister, editor
Ohio Bike Events Calendar
email: obec....@gmail.com
Saturday, 6/13. GREENE COUNTY MORNING MILERS. Xenia. A morning ride along the county’s bike trails, meeting at 8:30 AM, starting at 9:00, finish around 11:00. These rides are not for the beginner skill level. They will include a mix of paved trails and road loops covering an average of 25-35 miles at 14-16 MPH over terrain ranging from flat to hilly. No registration is required – just show up! Helmet Required. Greene County Parks and Trails. 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd.; Xenia, OH 45385. (937) 562-6440. Email: gctrail...@gmail.com / Web: https://greenecountyoh.myrec.com/
Sunday, 6/14. 49th SUNDAY IN JUNE. Burton. The annual bike ride hosted by the Cleveland Touring Club, exploring the heart of Northeast Ohio’s Amish countryside east of Cleveland, on routes of 25/35/40/100 miles. A fully-supported classic tour with a new fairgrounds start/finish location this year! Cleveland Touring Club. Mark Jackson; 1941 W. 52nd St.; Cleveland, OH 44102. (440) 823-6879. Web: https://www.facebook.com/sundayinjunebiketour / Email: jackso...@gmail.com
Wednesday, 6/17. BIKE-TO-WORK DAY. Cleveland Area. Daily commuters, even hybrid, and work-from-home folks ride out in the morning to enjoy the hot coffee and delicious snacks that are ready for bicycle commuters on this celebration of two-wheeled mobility. Bike Cleveland. Jason Kuhn, (216) 298-1938. Web: http://bikecleveland.org/events / Email: in...@bikecleveland.org
Saturday, 6/20. 6th LICKING VALLEY CENTURY. Alexandria, KY. Stunning panoramas across a diverse landscape of hills and valleys, are offered, all while pedaling along quiet roads with very little traffic. Route choices of 21/42/62/100 hilly miles are available. See for yourself why many cyclists call this area “God’s country”. Compete for recognition and prizes in our challenges: Strava KOM/QOM and the Kentucky Cycling Challenge. Enjoy six amazing rest stops along the way. Finish the ride with hot food and cold drinks inside an air-conditioned facility. Rider Limit: 650. Cincinnati Cycle Club. Jeff Vaught; 5667 Wittmer Estates Dr.; Milford, OH 45150. (513) 767-8066. Web: http://LickingValleyCentury.com / Email: lickingval...@gmail.com
Saturday, 6/20. CONGRESSMAN RALPH REGULA MEMORIAL RIDE. Canal Fulton. A family friendly bicycle ride event, where participants can choose from three flat route options: 8, 16, or 32-mile. The event starts and finishes in Canal Fulton, and is fully-supported. The ride includes generous water stops, sweepers, mobile SAG support and ends with a delicious local picnic lunch at the park pavilion. This event celebrates the life of Congressman Ralph Regula, champion of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area. Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. Emily Gyulai; 47 W. Exchange St.; Akron, OH 44308. (330) 374-5657. Web: http://OhioErieCanal.org
Saturday, 6/20. 11th COVERED BRIDGE CYCLING TOUR. Marysville. Enjoy the low-traffic, gently rolling roads of Union County, on the way to historic covered bridges, with four routes available: 20/30/50/70 flat to hilly miles. The Mini-Tour includes one bridge. All other Tours will include visits to four of our area’s most beautiful historic covered bridges. This is a full service ride with a SAG support vehicle, day-of registration available, and access to the National and State designated “Scenic Waterway,” The Big Darby Creek. Be sure your bike and body are in condition to complete the ride, some challenges await. Union County Foundation. 500 W. 4th St.; Marysville, OH 43040. (937) 642-9618. Web: https://www.ucfoffice.org/UCFCBT / Email: in...@unioncountyfoundation.org
Saturday, 6/20. 22nd BUCKEYE BRIDGE RIDE. Eaton. A fully supported cycling experience that showcases some of the most scenic roads, rolling hills, and iconic bridges in the Buckeye State. Riders can choose from four routes from 27-63 miles that challenge and reward cyclists of all levels, with well-marked roads, rest stops, and a great community vibe from start to finish. Buckeyes Sweet Treats are back. Thanks to the Buckeye Bridge Ride family and the local 4H Club, riders will be able to enjoy homemade favorites again this year; their hard work and support help make this ride more than just miles on the road — a true community event. Entry Deadline: June 15. Preble County Cycling Club. Jacob Bulach; 7659 Paintcreek 4 Mile Rd.; Camden, OH 45311-7622. (937) 750-2989. Web: http://www.facebook.com/PCBBR/
Saturday, 6/20. GREENE COUNTY NIGHT RIDE. Xenia. An evening ride along the County’s bike trails! Leave from the Xenia Station bike hub at 7:00 PM and return between 9:00 and 9:45. The average speed is about 10 mph. The 20 to 26-mile routes are mostly on bike trails, and stop midway for an optional ice cream break. Bike lights and helmets are required. No registration is required – just show up! Greene County Parks and Trails. 635 Dayton-Xenia Rd.; Xenia, OH 45385. (937) 562-6440. Email: gctrail...@gmail.com / Web: https://greenecountyoh.myrec.com/
Saturday - Saturday, 6/20 - 6-27. 37th GOBA: GREAT OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE. Norwalk. Ohio’s premier seven-day tour that annually explores a new region of Ohio’s friendly towns; the perfect introduction to extended bicycle touring. This year celebrating the USA’s 250th anniversary on the Ohio Route 250 corridor. Join up to 1,200 fun-loving cyclists with overnight tent camping stays in Norwalk, Shelby, Wooster, and Ashland. Casual family-friendly tour on mostly flat routes that will visit covered bridges, historic sites, local museums, lively downtowns, and more. Sightseeing and optional ride opportunities. Ride about 50 flat miles per day with four required days and 3 optional days. Trucks move gear between towns. Entry deadline June 12. Rider Limit: 1,200. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front St.; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. Web: http://www.outdoor-pursuits.org
Sunday, 6/21. HUDSON-ATWATER 100K. Hudson. Gently rolling countryside on this 64-mile event, starting in Hudson Springs Park. Entry Deadline: June 19. Ohio Rando rides are rain or shine! Membership in RUSA (rusa.org) is required. Lighting and reflective gear are required and will be checked before the ride start! Ohio Randonneurs. Joshua Haley, (813) 850-9237. Web: http://ohiorandonneurs.org / Email: r...@ohiorandonneurs.org
