Saturday, 8/30. UNION COUNTY COVERED BRIDGES CYCLING TOUR. Marysville. Enjoy the low-traffic, gently rolling roads of Union County. The 31-, 51-, and 66-mile routes include sections of the Big Darby Plains Scenic Byway featuring historic covered bridges, century farms, cemeteries, homes of interest, and access to Big Darby Creek, a National and State designated “Scenic Waterway”. The Union County Foundation. PO Box 608; Marysville, OH 43040. (937) 642-9618. UCFoffice.org/UCFCBT/
Saturday, 8/30. 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
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Monday, 9/1. 34th OX ROAST BICYCLE TOUR. West Jefferson. Routes of 33/66/100 miles are offered through winding, scenic, flat to rolling rural Madison, and Franklin Counties. Go at your own pace and take advantage of refreshment stops, and a coupon for an “Ox Roast” sandwich after the ride at the town festival. Routes are marked, with GPX and printed maps also available. Online entry available. Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails. 204 Maple Street Ste. A; London, OH 43140. (614) 205-6754. https://fmcpt.com
Thursday, 9/4. 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