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• COP Weekly Licking County Pataskala Tuesday Rides

  • Start
    04/03/2018
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  • End
    11/20/2018
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  • Schedule
    34 sessions
  • Location
    Meet in Pataskala, west end of parking lot by RR tracks, Rt. 310 (Main St)

  COP Weekly Licking County, Pataskala, Club Ride

  April 3 through November 20: 34 weeks.

  9AM, C Pace (13- 16 MPH Avg.) over 30+ miles. No one dropped, we stick together. Group may spontaneously break into a C+ Paced Unit and a D+ Paced Unit during ride.  D+ Paced Unit (10 - 13 MPH Avg.) over target of 35-40 miles. D+ Pace Riders are EXPECTED to stop periodically to regroup. C/C+ Paced Unit (13 - 16 MPH Avg.) over a target of 40-45 miles. C/C+ Pace Riders MAY stop periodically to regroup.  Cycle scenic rural roads, eat, socialize. Meet in Pataskala @ W end of the parking lot @ RR tracks (Rt. 310), 4 miles north of I-70 and 1/2 mile south of Rt. 16.

   Pataskala Front Street Parking Lot Map 

  Ride Leaders:

  Steve Gassman: sgassmanATcolumbus.rr.com 614/309-7421

  Dick Seebode: Ride Leader Emeritus  614/235-7669

  Bill Chronister: wtchronATgmail.com or 614/563-3268

  Ben Slay: benslayAThotmail.com: 614/371-4424

  
  

  
  

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• Tuesday Night Rides at Dog Tap Canal Winchester

  • Start
    04/03/2018
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  • End
    09/25/2018
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  • Schedule
    26 sessions
  • Location
    96 Gender Rd Canal Winchester, OH 43110 (Brew Dog Do Tap)

  Tuesday Night Rides at Dog Tap Columbus
  
  Join us every Tuesday in Canal Winchester for a ride through the rolling hills of Franklin and Fairfield counties. ALL RIDERS WELCOME. Helmets required. Leaving promptly at 6pm from 96 Gender Rd, Canal Winchester 43110. C riders 14-16mph, B riders 16-19mph, Super B's 19-21, and A rides 21+mph. NO printed maps. Routes are posted on RideWithGPS. Links and updates listed on Columbus Outdoor Pursuits Bicycling AND cyclistconnection/DogTap TNR FB pages. Contact Ric Noland for details 614.833.2453.

  
  

  cyclistconnection 
  (614) 833.BIKE (2453) 
  www.cyclistconnection.com 
  www.twitter.com/CyclistConnect

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• TOSRV Merchandise

  • Start
    04/04/2018
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    6:00 AM
  • End
    09/30/2018
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    10 W. Oak St. Merchandise will be picked up on Friday May 18, 4:00-8:00 or Saturday morning

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  You are at the right place if you want to:

  Order a TOSRV57 jersey(s) 
  Available Sizes: to come
  $75

  Order a TOSRV t-shirt(s):
  All sizes on order as of 5/23, shipping estimate is 6/1
  $18

  Order a TOSRV patch
  

  Last Year's (TOSRV56) jersey
  Available sizes: L, XL, XXL, XXXL
  $35

  Last Years's T-shirt
  $10

  #TheMobsRule

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  Questions? TOSRV@Outdoor-Pursuits.org 
  

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• Hilliard Tuesday Night Ride

  • Start
    04/10/2018
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  • End
    09/11/2018
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  • Schedule
    23 sessions
  • Location
    Heritage Park Metro Park on Hayden Run Rd adjacent to Heritage Trail.

  Hilliard Tuesday Night Ride

  Tuesday 6:15 pm _ Class B, C

  Weekly rides start April 10^th last ride September 11^th 

  16 to 27 miles depending on ability and preference. Meet in the parking lot of the Heritage Park Metro Park on Hayden Run Rd adjacent to Heritage Trail.. Liability-release sign-in ends at 6:10. 

  
  Directions: 270 to Tuttle Crossing Blvd exit. Go west until it dead ends at Wilcox Rd. Turn left onto Wilcox Road until it dead ends. Turn right onto Hayden Run Road, pass Avery Road, and turn left at the next stop sign; and follow on Hayden Run to Heritage Park Metro Park (parking lot is on right hand side of road). http://tinyurl.com/lz2g9aa .

  Joanna Pallos 614/832-2453

  Mark Shuter 614/625-3244

  Susan Shuter 614/441-2067

  Karl Litterer 614/266-5495

  Paul Schopis 614/668-0524

  Mark Curtner 614/668-6606

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• Wednesday Morning Worthington Ride

  • Start
    04/11/2018
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  • End
    10/31/2018
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  • Schedule
    30 sessions
  • Location
    Worthington Hills Park on SR315

  Wednesday Morning Ride Worthington, 9AM Promptly, Class C,D. Meet at Worthington Hills Park on SR315, One mile north of I 270 .  South end of the Olentangy Valley Shopping Center (former Worthington Hills Valley Shopping Center). One mile north of Wilson Bridge Rd. This is the north end of the Olentangy River bike Path. Restaurant destination will be determined day of ride. Bring money for lunch.. Approximately 25 mile ride. New and beginning riders welcome. GAIL FALKINBURG, 614/861-4478.
  

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• Hilliard Der Breakfast Ride

  • Start
    05/26/2018
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  • End
    09/29/2018
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  • Schedule
    17 sessions
  • Location
    Hayden Run Road Trailhead

  Hilliard "Der Breakfast" - Saturdays 
  

  Saturday 8:00 AM  (arrive by 7:45) Class B, C  
  Meet in parking lot at Hayden Run Road Trailhead (adjacent to Heritage Trail). Ride to Der Dutchman for breakfast. After breakfast, ride from 30-40 miles. Directions: I-270 to US33/161 exit. West on 33/161 and exit at Avery Rd.  Left on Avery for 1.6 miles, Right on Rings, Left on Cosgray.  Right on Hayden Run (Giant Eagle at corner).  Trailhead is 0.8 mile on right.  
  Henk Colijn 614/306-1162
  Brian Richards 614/738-9195
  Susan Shuter 614/441-2067
  Bernie Clear 614/403-7188

  
  
  

  
  

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• Delaware County Friday Morning Ride

  • Start
    06/01/2018
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  • End
    11/16/2018
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  • Schedule
    25 sessions
  • Location
    mountain bike parking lot on Africa Road

  Delaware County Friday Morning Ride

  COP WEEKLY Friday Morning Club Ride

  April 6 to N

  COP Weekly Friday Morning Club Ride

  
  

  April 6 to November 16

  
  

  Fridays, 8:45 a.m., bike from north of New Albany.

  Ride is dependent on weather and riders.

  Ride gathers and starts at Rocky Fork Metro Park off Walnut Street,

  east of SR 605 (New Albany Condit Road) and north of SR 161.  

  Rocky Fork Metro Park Map North Parking Lot.

  Riders who wish to average 13-16 mph C pace, with a target distance

  of 30-35 miles and optional brunch, will leave the North parking lot

  at 9 a.m. Ride Leaders may call for regrouping at appropriate points.

  Please be on-site by 8:45 a.m.

  Ride Leaders:

  Bill Chronister, C Pace Ride Leader: wtchron@gmail.com

  Steve Gassman, C Pace Ride Leader:  sgassmanATcolumbus.rr.com

  Dick Seebode, Ride Leader Emeritus

  
  

  Co-leaders needed! Please volunteer!

  
  

  
  

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• Intro to Kayaking Class (Outdoor Session)

  • When
    08/18/2018
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    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Alum Creek State Park
  • Spaces left
    1
  • Registered
    15 registrants

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  Intro to Kayaking Class (Outdoor Session)

  Saturday, August 18, 2018
  9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.           

  Are you interested in learning to kayak? Have you tried it and found it hard to go straight or turn when you want to? This is a fun, 4 hour introduction to recreational kayaking taught by experienced and qualified instructors. The class will be held at Alum Creek State Park.

  Instruction will cover properly fitting your life jacket and a bit about types of kayaks.

  You will get a chance to learn paddle strokes to help you turn or go straight and have plenty of time to practice as we paddle around Alum Creek Lake.

  You will learn how to paddle on lakes, ponds, and reservoirs.

  Cost: $40.00/Members - $50.00/Non-Members

  The cost of the class includes use of COP kayaks, paddles, and life jackets.  If you have your own kayak and equipment that you would like to use for the class, you are welcome to do that.  If you will be using your own equipment, please indicate that on the registration form.

  Registration deadline: August 12, 2018

  Registration closes about a week before the event so that we can verify student qualifications, arrange for boats and equipment, and arrange for enough instructors.  

  This course is part of a series of kayaking courses from COP.  The series includes:
  •  Introduction to Kayaking (Indoor Session) – in March
  •  Introduction to Whitewater – in April
  •  Introduction to Moving Water – in May and June
  •  Introduction to Kayaking (Outdoor Session) – in June, July, and August

  Take this course (Introduction to Kayaking (Outdoor Session)) if you have little or no experience kayaking.  After this course you are ready to paddle with friends or on COP trips on Central Ohio lakes, and you should be ready to take the Introduction to Moving Water if you are interested in taking that next.

  Tony Skrabak
  tony.skrabak@gmail.com
  614-288-9561 (cell)                   

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• 9th Annual Steve Barbour Memorial Tour

  • When
    08/25/2018
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    7:30 AM - 9:00 PM (EDT)
  • Location
    Grizzell Middle School, 8705 Avery Rd, Dublin, Ohio 43017

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  9th Annual Steve Barbour Memorial Tour

  Saturday, August 25th, 2018 7:30 - 9:00 AM

  START LOCATION: Grizzell Middle School, 8705 Avery Rd, Dublin, Ohio 43017    MAP

  Online Registration closed at 6 PM Friday (8/24)
  

  Steve Barbour was a beloved Ride Leader, son, brother and COP member that was struck by a car on his way to lead a ride and died too young. This ride “Celebrates a Year of Safe Cycling” with moment of silence for all cyclists that no longer ride with us.  
  

  All routes are flat while riding through Ohio's corn and soy bean farm land in the Union County area and country roads along the Scioto River. 

  Marked routes for distances of 32, 65 and 100 miles are provided along with a route map available at registration.
  

  A link to RideWithGPS.com routes will be sent in a email to all online registered riders. Register online before Midnight Thursday (8/23) and receive an email Friday (8/24) with GPS routes.

  NOTE: The 2018 ride is a BUDGET tour - no food/snack stops will be provided.
  

  Registration is available at start (CASH ONLY)

  $5 Members, $10 Non-Members

  Columbus Outdoor Pursuits office (614) 442-7901

  
  

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• 33rd Covered Bridge Tour

  • When
    09/08/2018
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    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    200 Cemetery Rd., Canal Winchester, OH.

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  33rd Covered Bridge "Budget" Tour
  Saturday, September 8th 7:30-9:00 a.m. 
  
  

  Join COP for a ride through scenic Fairfield County on the Covered Bridge Tour with new routes this year!
  

  All routes will depart from the Cyclist Connection, 200 Cemetery Rd., Canal Winchester, Ohio and pass near many of the historic covered bridges of the area.  Route distances of 33, 65 and 100 miles are available - short route is fairly flat with longer routes including more hills south and east of Lancaster.
  

  This budget ride has marked roads and high-quality maps provided at registration.  Individuals who register before 6:00 pm on Friday 9/7 will also receive RideWithGPS route directions via email by 9:00 pm that evening.
  

  $5 Members and $10 Non-members

  cycling@outdoor-pursuits.org

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    09/10/2018
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    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1193 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43206

  Registration is closed

  All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please RSVP so we can be sure to have adequate seating.

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• 32nd Fall Hoot

  • When
    09/15/2018
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    5240 Plum Road Northwest, Carroll, OH 43112

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  32nd Fall Hoot
  Sat. September 15, 7:30 - 9:00 am – Budget Tour
  
  

  Bloom Carroll High School 
  5240 Plum Rd, Carroll, OH 43112

  Take US 33 East from Columbus to the Winchester Rd NW exit, turn left at the light at top of the ramp.  Turn right onto High St and take into town of Carroll.  High St will turn into Plum Rd as you pass the Subway and the school is on the left shortly after.

  Start is between 7:30 am - 9:00 am.

  The short route is relatively flat with ~2000' of climb on the mid route and >4000' climb on the century route. 

  Come enjoy the last budget tour of the season!

  $5 member and $10 non-member.  Online registration closes at 6:00 PM, Friday, 9/14/2018

  GPS routes will be emailed to all pre-registrants the evening before the tour..

  
  

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• COP Gear Swap

  • When
    09/15/2018
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    1193 S. Front st

  COP Gear Swap

  New COP Office 1193 S. Front St, Columbus OH

  September 15 10:00 am - 4:00 p

  
  

  Open to members and non members.  Bring your used gear and sell it for moolah to buy more gear!!  All types of gear wanted!  Sponsored by the COP boating commitee, but feel free to bring boats, backpacks, bikes, tents, stoves, etc.  

  If you set up your own table, no fee to participate.  If you want to leave your stuff for COP to sell, we will keep 20% commission for members and 30% for non-members.  Drop off items Friday, September 14th from 5-9pm or Saturday, September 15th 8-10 am.  

  We will also accept donated items to sell to raise money for the COP programs.  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• 27th Knox County Bicycle Challenge Full Service Bike Tour

  • Start
    09/22/2018
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    7:30 AM
  • End
    09/23/2018
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    Ariel Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburgh Ave, Mt Vernon, OH 43050
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  27th Knox County Bicycle Challenge

  
  

  Saturday September 22 - 23 

  Full Service Tour

  7:30-9:30 a.m.

  
  

  Two rides have been combined under the name of Knox County Fall Challenge. The Knox County Bicycle Challenge and the Columbus Fall Challenge were combined into a new, two-day ride that begins and ends in Mount Vernon, Ohio. 

  There will be two long distance options each day: 100 miles and a metric century. Saturday’s century will have 5000 feet of grade change, and Sunday’s will include over 7500 feet of grade change. Short routes (32 miles) will also be included each day, and will feature the Kokosing Gap trail, one of the best rail trails in Ohio.
  

  Long time ride leader Gary Schmidt has designed the routes, and it will offer a perfect bookend to the riding season.  Saturday’s route will keep most of the “classic” KCBC, with the famous lunch stop in Nellie as usual.  Sunday’s route will go north towards Mohican, and it will be hilly!

  The great thing about this ride is that there will be some opportunities to cut the course. This means you can attempt the double century and have a reasonable distance back to the start if it is not your day.

  The ride will go over Baddow Pass in Holmes County, and that was the highest point a railroad train traveled in Ohio. It is amazing to see the rock that was cut to reduce the percent of the grade for a train to climb. Even then, a steam engine was kept fired to assist trains that could not climb the hill out of Glenmont.

  Two snack stops and a lunch stop will be provided each day.  Dinner on Saturday will be on your own. There will be entertainment options on Saturday night in Mount Vernon.

  The band is Meg Litteral and friends, who will be playing acoustic folk and bluegrass style music. They will play both days at the lunch stops in Nellie and Loudonville.  

  Tent, cabins, and RV camping are available at Rustic Knolls Campground (8 minute drive from the start).  
  

  Hotels in Mt Vernon:

  Super 8

  Holiday Inn Express

  The Mt Vernon Inn Grand Hotel

  Comfort Inn

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• 12th Logan to Lake Hope Roving Ride

  • When
    09/29/2018
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    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Logan Conference Center

  12th Logan to Lake Hope .  More details will be posted later.
  

  

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• 31st GOBA -Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure

  • Start
    06/15/2019
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    12:00 PM
  • End
    06/22/2019
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Starts and ends in the same town in Ohio, TBA 11/19/18

  31st GOBA -Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure

  GOBA is the best family bicycle-camping tour!

  June 15-22, 2019

  Details and Registration at:

   www.goba.com

   

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