Big Weekend Coming Up!
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Thursday – Sunday, 8/11 – 8/14. 12th RIVERS, TRAILS & ALES FESTIVAL. Marietta. A free outdoor enthusiast festival located in the Appalachian foothills of Southeast Ohio. Highlighting Marietta’s easily-accessible outdoor activities and charming downtown commercial district together in one event-filled package, the RTA Festival is designed to appeal to visitors and locals alike. RTA Festival. Eric Dowler, Director; PO Box 5013; Marietta, OH 45750. RTAfest.com
LATE ENTRY: Friday, 8/12. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH. Massillon. See May 7 For Details. Ernie’s Bicycle Shop. Debbie Lehman; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-2771. deb...@erniesbikeshop.com
CORRECTED PHONE: Saturday, 8/13. 28th MARR: MAD ANTHONY RIVER RALLY. Whitehouse. From the small town start it’s only a few blocks until riders are on country roads. Pedal along the broad Maumee River for miles, stopping for snacks at the beautiful Providence Dam Metropark and later in Napoleon to be greeted by the “Emperor”. Return through farm country and into Oak Openings Metropark. Routes of 32/64/100 flat miles, SAG support, lunch under a tent at historic Whitehouse Inn. Toledo Area Bicyclists, Inc. Debbie Tassie; 227 W. Dudley St.; Maumee, OH 43537-2114. (419) 215-7508. ToledoAreaBicyclists.org
Saturday, 8/13. MAD FONDO. Whitehouse. Want more than a traditional, delightful bicycle tour along the Maumee River? Try the Mad Fondo! This year Mad Anthony River Rally riders can choose to take part in the first gran fondo ever held in Northwest Ohio! This will be the same nearly-flat 32/64/100 – mile routes as the traditional tour but riders will wear a chip bib to log start and finish times. Post-ride lunch and a beer garden in the park included. When registering for MARR, add the Mad Fondo option. Toledo Area Bicyclists. Debbie Tassie; 227 W. Dudley St.; Maumee, OH 43537. (419) 215-7508. ToledoAreaBicyclists.org
LATE ENTRY: Saturday, 8/13. ANGELINE INC. ROLL FOR DISABILITIES. Upper Sandusky. This is the inaugural bicycle tour through Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area. The ride features both a paved road route of 42 miles and a combination paved and gravel 46-mile route, both flat terrain. Killdeer’s wildlife area features 9,000 acres for hunting, fishing, bird watching and enjoyment of nature. The Roll highlights the area’s handicapped access and Angeline, Inc.’s employment and socialization efforts for those in the community with developmental “disABILITY”. Angeline Industries, Incorporated. Attn: Bob Witt, CEO; (419) 294-4901. wi...@angeline.com
Sunday, 8/14. 22nd CLEVELAND CLINIC AKRON GENERAL TOWPATH 50. Akron. Fundraiser for continued development, maintenance, activation of the Canalway National Heritage Area Towpath Trail and connectors. Participants will ride 50 flat miles on the Towpath raising a minimum of $50 in pledges. Premiums for those raising larger amounts. Event includes SAG support, “healthy water stops”, and a post-ride party. Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. Attn: Brittany Blevins; 47 W. Exchange St.; Akron, OH 44308. (330) 374-5657. Towpath50.com