This Weekend's Adventures

[Calendar Editor]

Adventure out on your bicycle this weekend and enjoy autumn in Ohio. Check out these opportunities...

Saturday – Saturday, 10/4 – 10/11. 2^nd OETA: OHIO ERIE TRAIL ADVENTURE – FALL. 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

Saturday, 10/11. 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, 10/11. 13^th BIKE, HIKE, AND BREW. Zoar. Participants take off from the Canal Tavern of Zoar. They can take a rolling 6- or 12-mile bicycle ride, or step out on a 30-minute to one-hour hike. At the finish, stay and enjoy a German-Styled lunch and drinks. Rider Limit: 200. Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. Dominic Flasco; 47 W. Exchange St.; Akron, OH 44308. (330) 374-5657. ohioeriecanal.org/bikeandbrew

Saturday, 10/11. 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

THURSDAY

Thursday, 10/16. 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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James Guilford, Editor

Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar

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A reminder... OBF is seeking a replacement for long-time Calendar editor James Guilford who will end his service in that capacity at the end of this year. The volunteer position includes collecting cycling event information from hosts, organizing and editing listings into a consistent format, and publishing the guide in an online medium. Print publication of the Calendar is paused, possibly permanently. If interested, please contact Guilford via the OBEC website.

[Chuck Smith]

Thanks Jim!

Chuck Smith

Chair, Ohio Bicycle Federation

Chair, Vandalia Bicycle Advisory Committee
Member, League of American Bicyclists Board

League Cycling Instructor 

Member, Ohio Traffic Safety Council

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