The Weekend and Week Ahead

[Calendar Editor]

The weather has been pretty flaky, of late, so we'll send out our best wishes for clear skies and dry roads for the upcoming events. We've included a couple of events that begin during the upcoming week -- not only the weekend -- in case you can get out to enjoy them!

Saturday, 5/9. 58^th SPOT. Canal Winchester. Traditional second of the Outdoor Pursuits Cycling Series and training rides offers relatively flat roads with some rolling hills to the southeast of Columbus with routes of 35/62/100 miles. Marked roads with maps and limited support. Check website for latest support offerings (e.g. food stop) and on-line registration. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front Street; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. Web: http://www.outdoor-pursuits.org

Saturday, 5/9. 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/

Wednesday, 5/13. 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

Thursday – Sunday, 5/14 – 5/17. BUCKEYE BICYCLING BONANZA. Akron. Ride both trails and roads with something for all types of riders. Routes on offer will range from 20 to 80 miles and include scenery along the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, and the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Cycle through the park and opt to take the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad back to the event’s hotel. Entry includes water and ride nutrition, evening socials on Friday and Saturday, and group dinner on Saturday. Premier Bicycle Club membership required. Entry Deadline: May 6. Online entry available. Premier Bicycle Club; 3000 Village Run Rd. Unit 103, #184; Wexford, PA 15090. (315) 935-3021. Web: http://www.PremierBicycleClub.org / Email: bwolv...@gmail.com

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James Guilford, Editor

Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar

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