Rides Coming this Weekend
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Friday, 5/9. 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, 5/10. 11th GEOLOGY RIDE. TBA. A free stop and go educational ride, this is led by a retired geologist and stops at interesting geological sites along the trail, or nearby on intersecting rural roads. A new starting point every year provides access to fresh geological locations on flat to rolling routes of about 15 miles. Rider Limit: 20. Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails. 204 Maple Street Ste. A; London, OH 43140. (614) 205-6754. Web: fmcpt.com
Saturday, 5/10. 57th SPOT. Canal Winchester. This is the second event of the Pursuits’ traditional Cycling Series. Relatively flat roads and some rolling hills to the southeast of Columbus with distance options of 35/62/100 miles. Routes are relatively flat with some rolling hills through the counties southeast of Columbus. Riders are responsible for their own food and water, maps will have guidance on other nourishment options, and COP provides limited on-road support. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front Street; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. Email: eve...@outdoor-pursuits.org / Web: http://outdoor-pursuits.org
Saturday, 5/10. AUTISM SPEAKS EMPOWER CHALLENGE RIDE. Columbus. Join with friends, colleagues and the autism community to raise mission-critical funds, drive awareness and demonstrate how together, a more inclusive world is created. Routes of 10/30 miles with varied terrain are offered. Entry fee plus pledges required. Participants who reach their fundraising minimum will receive a Challenge tee shirt and medal. Autism Speaks. Rebecca Kirsch: (412) 636-1452. Email: rebecca...@autismspeaks.org Web: act.autismspeaks.org/empowercolumbus
Saturday – Saturday, 5/10 – 5/7. 5th OETA: OHIO ERIE TRAIL ADVENTURE – SPRING. Cincinnati to Cleveland. Travels the stunning 326-mile trail that links the Ohio River in Cincinnati to Lake Erie in Cleveland, over mostly rail-trail and canal paths, through four big cities, numerous small towns, and plenty of rural areas. Covers 45 to 70 miles per day. The journey starts with a dipping of back tires in the Ohio River under Cincinnati’s historic Roebling Suspension Bridge in Smale Park. Riders then travel northward, enjoying the beautiful landscapes, until reaching Lake Erie. Front tires then are dipped in Lake Erie waters. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1193 S. Front Street; Columbus, OH 43206. (614) 442-7901. Email: eve...@outdoor-pursuits.org / Web: http://outdoor-pursuits.org
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