This Weekend's Rides
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Friday, 5/16. 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
Friday – Sunday, 5/16 – 5/18. 63rd TOSRV: TOUR OF THE SCIOTO RIVER VALLEY. Chillicothe. Big changes! TOSRV will be based in Chillicothe, in a “festival format”. There will be two days of cycling loops, with multiple distance and difficulty options to meet any cyclist’s spring training needs. The ride will utilize the most popular segment of past TOSRVs: Three Locks Road to Waverly. Riders will now be able to explore the best cycling-friendly roads and trails that surround Chillicothe on routes of 35 to 75 flat to rolling miles. Whether a seasoned cyclist looking to push personal limits or a newcomer seeking their first-century ride, TOSRV promises a supportive and enjoyable experience. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front Street; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. Email: eve...@outdoor-pursuits.org / Web: http://outdoor-pursuits.org
Saturday, 5/17. CANAL WINCHESTER – CHILLICOTHE – LAURELVILLE – LOGAN – ATHENS 400K. Canal Winchester. A hilly, but not outrageous, jaunt through Appalachia to Athens and back, covering 250.4 miles. Ohio Rando rides are rain or shine! Entry Deadline: May 15. 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, 5/17. MAGI POKER RIDE. Massillon. Enjoy a beautiful ride and support area trails at the Massillon Area Greenways, Inc. (MAGI) annual fundraiser! A free ride but play a poker hand or several at $5 each and the top 10 hands win prizes. Ride at your own pace from the Lake Avenue Trailhead to St. Helena Heritage Park in Canal Fulton and back on the flat, limestone Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail (16 miles), with an optional bonus loop to Center Road for an additional 10 miles. All proceeds directly benefit MAGI’s work to develop and maintain local trails. Helmet Required. Ernie’s Bicycle Shops. Molly Lehman: (330) 832-5111. Email: mo...@erniesbikeshop.com Web: www.erniesbikeshop.com/events
Sunday, 5/18. THE RED EAGLE GRAVEL GRINDER. Geneva. This is a Grand Fondo-style event; a set marked course, timed and with published results. This event is, however, not a race. Feel free to rip up some gravel with your friends or just take a leisurely spin on the beautiful back roads of Geneva, Ohio. Riders can expect to encounter gravel, dirt, chip seal, and asphalt roads, on routes of 12/22.5/43 flat miles. About 60% of the ride is on gravel roads. The Red Eagle Gravel Grinder benefits the Steven G. Cancer Foundation which advocates for and supports adolescents and young adults as they journey through a cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. Rider Limit: 1,000. Steven G. Cancer Foundation. Email: redeagl...@gmail.com Web: www.stevengcancerfoundation.org
Sunday, 5/18. 50th HUFFMAN SPRING CLASSIC. Brookville. Celebrate the half-century mark for this tour, exploring part of the scenic Wolf Creek Trail, as well as the quiet back roads in western Montgomery County, southern Darke County, and eastern Preble County. Provided: Well-marked routes with easy-to-follow pavement arrows, printed maps and cue sheets, RWGPS routes, evenly-spaced snack stops, SAG service, friendly volunteers, and a delicious buffet lunch at Rob’s Restaurant at the end of the ride. Choose from distances of approximately 32/50/70/100 flat to rolling miles. Entry Deadline: May 14. Make plans now to join in this classic two-wheeled celebration of spring in Ohio! Dayton Cycling Club. Bob Hartman: (937) 974-5393. Web: daytoncyclingclub.org
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