Big Weekend for Biking
Calendar Editor
Saturday, 9/13. BEXLEY TO VALLERY FARMHOUSE BAKERY. Columbus. Mix of rural and urban bike paths, including a bakery and scenic Dublin, Ohio. Mostly flat but not boring 82.7 miles. Some traffic-controlled suburban and city streets. Ohio Rando rides are rain or shine! Entry Deadline: September 11. 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. Email: r...@ohiorandonneurs.org Web: ohiorandonneurs.org
Saturday, 9/13. 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, 9/13. 40th COVERED BRIDGE TOUR. Canal Winchester. A good training ride for Fall events! Choose from among routes of 34/62/96 hilly miles, with elevation gains of 1,200, 2,800, and 4,000 feet respectively. A summer of riding has made you strong, so you can do this! Fairfield County is known around Ohio for its historic, preserved covered bridges, and these routes visit some of them. Riders are responsible for their food and water. A ride leader will be present at the start and will be sweeping the routes. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front Street; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. Email: eve...@outdoor-pursuits.org / Web: http://outdoor-pursuits.org
Saturday, 9/13. GABR GREAT MIAMI RIVERWAY EVENT. Hamilton. Explore 22-plus miles riding along the Great Miami Riverway Trail, and/or a 4-mile Ice Cream Trail Loop. Returning this year is the Poker Ride with cash prizes. Food and refreshments available at local establishments. Fruit, drinks, snacks, and event tee shirt provided by GABR. A “family friendly” event, intended for folks of all ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Helmet required. Benefits Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton, Ohio. Great American Bike Rally. greatamericanbikerally.com
Saturday, 9/13. 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
Sunday, 9/14. 52nd IRISH HILLS TOUR. Sylvania. Ride back roads and paved trails covering 10/31/62/100 flat to rolling miles (shorter routes are flatter). Longer routes enjoy the beautiful rolling hills of Michigan’s Irish Hills and its green farms and lake-filled lowlands. A full-service tour with rest stops for all, lunch on longer routes. GPS mapping, online registration available along with day-of with additional fee. Maumee Valley Adventurers. PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 482-8225. Web: mvadventurers.org
Sunday, 9/14. 52nd NEOC: NORTH-EAST OHIO CENTURY. Mecca Twp. This ride is famous for its “all you can eat homemade cookies”. Lunch is also provided. Rides for everyone on routes of 25 to 100 miles, mostly flat and rolling hills on scenic roads. Marked roads, maps and ride with GPS available. SAG service will be available. Early entry discount. Online entry available. Outspoken’ Wheelmen. Lori Swan; PO Box 1600; Youngstown, OH 44501. http://outspokinwheelmen.com
Sunday, 9/14. 7th LAKE TO LAKE BIKE TOUR. Medina. This year’s event has been CANCELED. 7/28/2025 — Bike Medina County. Email: bikemedi...@gmail.com / Web: BikeMedinaCounty.org
Wednesday, 9/17. BIKE TO WORK DAY. Cleveland. Even have hybrid and work-from-home folks 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, 9/18. 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
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