UPPER SANDUSKY FAMILY BICYCLE TOUR. Saturday, July 10. Upper
Sandusky. Start at the Bicentennial Park and follow the Sandusky River to Parkers
Covered Bridge. Go upstream to Indian Mill State Park and return to the park. Hot
chicken sandwich and pickle for lunch at finish. Route offerings: 9/17/25/32/50/62
flat to rolling miles. Reuben & Rosa Rall. 410 W. Spring St.; Upper Sandusky, OH
43551. (419) 294-4166. chava1747@att.net
Greene Trails Cycling Classic Thursday-Sunday, July 15 to 18, 2010 :A family-
oriented cycling event designed to showcase the nationally recognized and award
-winning rails to trails system in Greene County, Ohio. Each day's ride begins
and ends at the campground allowing cyclists to ride at their desired pace and
number of miles. Cyclists will enjoy the many different communities along the
trails, evening entertainment including meals and other amenities like massages, park
tours and more.
Scoops 4 Stephanie: Waldo, Ohio, Saturday, July 24. Visit dairy bars in small towns
and explore quiet farm roads, while raising money for the Stephanie Lust scholarship
fund. Distances of 10, 20, 30, and 40 miles.
Marion Wheels For Meals 2010: Saturday, July 24; Starts at Salvation Army in downtown Marion, and benefits the Salvation Army. Each dollar provides a meal to a neighbor in need. Distances are 6, 18, and 30 miles.
ACROSS OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE 7/24 to 7/31. East Liverpool. This
year's river to river romp will travel from East Liverpool, where the Ohio River
leaves Pennsylvania to the Cincinnati area, skirting the edge of the southeastern hills.
Average 60 flat to hilly miles per day with a couple of century options thrown in who
want more miles or more hills. Rider Limit: 250. Entry Deadline: June 19.
www.outdoor-pursuits.org/xoba
Mad Anthony River Rally: Saturday Aug. 7, 2010 in Perrysburg OH. Routes
of 10,15,31, 64, 80, and 100 miles. The longer routes encounter a few rolling
hills. Breakfast is provided to all riders, lunch to those 64 mi. and over. A
registration form can be found at www.toledoareabicyclists.org.
RIDE, FOR PETE'S SAKE! Saturday, 8/14. Hilliard. Fundraiser for cerebral palsy
research covers 7/17/35/46/62/80/100 flat to hilly miles. Food, route markings, maps,
tee shirts, door prizes. Pedal-With-Pete Foundation. Cathy Levy; 3679 Scioto Run
Blvd.; Hilliard, OH 43026. (614) 527-0202. www.PedalWithPete.org
BEST WURST BICYCLE RIDE. 8/21 Bucyrus. A flat to rolling tour of
12/32/65/100 miles in association with bratwurst festival. Helmet Required. Full
services provided including a pancake breakfast at the first rest stop. Historical sites,
parkland, fresh country air during the ride. Ice cream and available massage at the
finish. Bucyrus tourism and Visitors'Bureau. Donna Bauer; PO Box 1023; Bucyrus,
OH 44820. (419) 562-0720. www.bucyrus.org
POPCORN 100 BIKE TOUR. Saturday, 9/11. Marion. Relaxing, family-oriented
tour with routes of 25/65 flat miles. Rider Limit: 500. While in town, stop by the big Popcorn Festival. Marion General Hospital. 1000 McKinley Park Dr.;
Marion, OH 43302-6397. (740) 383-8980. www.MarionGeneral.com
Hancock Horizontal Hundred: Sunday September 12, 2008. Combine this with the
Popcorn Ride for a great weekend of cycling!
Tour De Wine Randolph County, Winchester, Indiana Sat, Sept 18: Enjoy a
countryside Bike tour while exploring small historic towns of Randolph County and
visiting an award winning Wilson Winery. Rest stops with light refreshments will be
provided for the 32 mile route and lunch will be provided for 64 mile route. Riders
have the option to purchase wine and it will be delivered to the finish line ready to
take home. Please have registrations in no later than Sept. 2nd to be guaranteed
a t-shirt.
For more great rides, see the Ohio Bicycle Events calendar!
