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Sat. June 1, 2024

Registration opens 7am,

Ride begins at 8 a.m.

 

The Hot Tamale is a beautiful, relatively flat ride in north central Ohio. This year we will offer 4 distance options, as well as an option for a virtual ride if you want to support the Tallgrass Trail, but just can’t make it to Waldo.

 

Stretch your donation! Many Hot Tamale participants add an optional donation for the Tallgrass Trail.

2024 Routes

We have 5 routes to choose from!

10 miles: This family fun route is perfect for beginners, with snacks at the end.

16 miles : Stretching just a bit further than the 10 mile route, this includes a snack stop after 7 miles in a shelter at Prospect’s beautiful community park.

29 miles
:  This route will visit two wonderful snack stops. We’ll visit Gallant Woods Park in northern Delaware County at the ten-mile mark, before dropping down to the Scioto River valley for a northward journey to the village of Prospect, where we will enjoy another snack at mile 22.

44 miles: We’ll head south to Gallant Woods Park at mile ten, and then cross the Scioto River. We’ll ride alongside a 9 billion gallon upground reservoir that supplies water to the city of Columbus on our way to the village of Richwood. At mile 25 we will follow the new paved trail that circles Richwood Lake. Restrooms and water are available there. Leaving Richwood, we’ll cycle to Prospect, where we’ll have a snack stop at mile 37, and then we’ll head back to Waldo.

62 miles: This beautiful route will be the same as the 44 mile route for the first 37 miles, with snack stops at mile 10 and mile 37. After leaving Prospect, we’ll do some meandering down country roads, passing the King’s Mill Covered Bridge and crossing the area that locals affectionately refer to as “Twin Bridges” before heading back to Waldo.

See pictures of past rides or read quotes here.

 

How Do I Sign Up?

Register on-line here., or print and mail an application.

You can also  register on the day of the ride (see below).

Can I register on the day of the tour?


Yes. To save time, you can print
a day of ride registration form to fill out at home and bring with you, or just fill out a form that day.

 

Is a GPS download of the route available?

Yes, we will make the routes available the day of the ride. If you have a Garmin or similar device, you can download the route to your device. Another option is to install the RideWithGPS app on your smart phone. The free option will let you see the route and see where you are, while the paid option can be set to talk and give you directions.

 

We’ll also have paper maps and cue sheets available on the day of the ride, or you can download them in advance.

Where's Waldo?

 

The ride begins in the Waldo Community Park in Waldo, Ohio. Waldo is on US Route 23, between Delaware and Marion, Ohio. If entering Waldo from Rt. 23, turn left at the BP station and right at G & R restaurant. The park is about 1/2 mile ahead on the left. Just follow the signs! Click here for a map.

 

Great Eats!

 

Homemade cookies, fresh strawberries, bananas, sandwich fixings, and much more!

 

Cool Shirts!

We are still working out our shirt design, but it will be a good one!

 

Got Questions?

 

Check our frequently asked questions page or send us a message on our Facebook page.

 

Bring Your Kids!

 

Kids love the Hot Tamale! We'll welcome you with smiling faces and special gifts for the kids. Our 26mile ride is perfect for older children, and our 11 mile family fun route is just the ticket for kids who aren’t ready to venture 26 miles. You'll love our homemade cookies! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Hot Tamale Bicycle Tour

Cowboy chili peper, by Jaimie Lund

Again this year:

$1 will be donated to the Marion Tallgrass Trail on behalf of each cyclist!