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• COP Weekly Licking County Pataskala Tuesday Rides

  • Start
    04/03/2018
  •  
  • End
    11/20/2018
  •  
  • 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
  •  
  • End
    09/25/2018
  •  
  • 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
  •  
    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

  Register

  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
  •  
  • End
    09/11/2018
  •  
  • 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
  •  
  • End
    09/29/2018
  •  
  • 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
  •  
  • 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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• Y-Ride of YMCA Pickaway County

  • When
    06/23/2018

  
  

  
  

  http://ymcacolumbus.org/blog/join-us-2018-y-ride
  

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• 31st Ridge Runner Ramble

  • When
    06/30/2018
  •  
    7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    New Albany High School, 7600 Fodor Rd, New Albany, OH 43054

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  31st Ridge Runner Ramble - FULL SERVICE Bike Tour Ride 
  

  Benefiting the Homeless Family Foundation

  Saturday, June 30th
  New Albany High School 
  7600 Fodor Rd, New Albany, Ohio 43054

  
  Registration
  $35 COP members 
  $40 Non-COP Members 
  $25 Family (of 4 - $5 per additional family member over 4)  
  $50 DAY OF RIDE for ALL riders will be available at New Albany High School

  Online registration closes 3:00 pm Friday (6/29)
  

  7:00 AM Registration opens 
  8:00 AM Start for 80 mile route (Snack stops in Johnstown, Granville & Utica) 
  8:30 AM Start for 50 mile route (Snack stops in Johnstown & Granville)
  9:00 AM Start for 25 mile route (Snack stop in Johnstown)
  10:00 AM Start of 3 mile family route through New Albany
  11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Finish Line Party

  Food, Music, Raffles & FUN!

  
  First 200 to register will receive a promotional item! 
  
  Route GPS files will be emailed to all online registered riders
  Maps will also be supplied Saturday (6/30) morning at the New Albany High School

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• Lower Youghiogheny Whitewater Trip

  • Start
    06/30/2018
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/01/2018
  •  
    9:00 PM
  • Location
    Ohiopyle, PA
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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  Saturday-Sunday June 30-July 1, 2018  

  This is a Class III to III+ trip.  Cool off from the summer heat with the refreshing waves of the Lower Yough.  A reliable combat roll is a very good idea to ensure a happy trip.  Please register here on the COP website.  More details regarded meeting place/time and camping plans will be provided closer to the date of the trip.  If you do not have experience paddling the Lower Yough, you must also contact the trip organizer, Mary Spikowski, mspikowski@msn.com or (614) 561-5561. 

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• Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

  • When
    07/01/2018
  •  
    4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    1193 S. Front St. Columbus, OH 43206
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  This celebration is for all the wonderful volunteers that made TOSRV and GOBA be such great events this year!

  If it wasn't for you, these events would not have happened!

  Optional walking to/at the Scioto Audubon Metro Park (about a 10-minute walk from the offices)

  Off-street parking is limited, so please try to find a spot on Front St. and cross-streets - Thank you!
  

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• Rocky Road Roving Ride

  • When
    07/07/2018
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    Pickaway County YMCA 440 Nicholas Drive Circleville Ohio 43113

  Rocky Roving Ride

  July 7, 2018  8:00 am whole-group, prompt departure.

  A,B,C+ experienced riders.  Pickaway County YMCA 50, 70 mile options featuring southeastern Pickaway County, northern Ross County, Tar Hollow State Park and Rocky Road.  Bring your climbing gears!  Food/water stops are available but limited, so prepare accordingly. Restrooms available at the start. 
  Peggie Shaw            peggie17@yahoo.com  

  Mitch O’Donnell      goodjohan@yahoo.com

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• Blue Jay Roving Ride

  • When
    07/21/2018
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    YMCA, 470 W. Church St., Newark

  Blue Jay Ride, July 21st, 8:00 a.m. start @ YMCA in Newark, 470 W. Church St.

  This is a hilly route with three mileages available; 36, 66 (most popular, 4900’ of climb) and 87.  The 66 mile has two options for food/drink, major one being in Zanesville, please make sure you stop there and restock.  The 87 has more options; the 87 route will split from the 65 route at mile 44.  The short route splits from 65 at mile 16.8.  There will be around 30 maps available, please print your own cue sheet.  Please park in the back of the YMCA lot, on the East side of the building.  POC:  Cindy Berard, berard1ATroadrunner.

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27712496  87 mile route 6400’ of climb per RWGPS

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27712218  66 mile route 4900’ of climb per RWGPS

  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27668733  36 mile route 3015’ of climb per RWGPS

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• Intro to Kayaking Class (Outdoor Session)

  • When
    07/21/2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Alum Creek State Park
  • Spaces left
    17
  • Registered
    2 registrants

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  Intro to Kayaking Class (Outdoor Session)

  Saturday, July 21, 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: July 15, 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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• XOBA 19 - 2018

  • Start
    07/21/2018
  •  
    9:00 AM
  • End
    07/28/2018
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Ohio and the Surrounding Territories
  • Spaces left
    212
  • Registered
    36 registrants

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  XOBA 19

  
  http://www.Ride-XOBA.org
  

  When:
  Saturday, July 21th through Saturday, July 28th, 2018
  Please Arrive by 10.00.am for the buses.

  Route:
  We will be touring from Indiana to the Pennsylvania border Lake Erie.
  Parking will be in Brookfield, Ohio

  The Ride:
  Join an diverse group of cyclists and support staff
  through the Greater Ohio Area.
  We will go through beautiful farmland, forests, back country, along rivers and streams. We will have the opportunity to tour train, bike and space museums as well as Seneca Caverns.

  Mileage:
  We average 60-65 miles a day.
  We will have at least three extra mileage options during the tour for the more adventurous among you that want the additional challenge..
  
  

  Registration includes:
  XOBA's Official Themed T-shirt,
  XOBA commemorative wristband,
  XOBA Commemorative pin,
  SAG support,
  1 boxed lunch on the bus ride,
  at least 2 catered dinners,
  Baggage transport,
  Expert Bicycle Mechanic,
  Maps,
  GPS,
  marked route
  Bus and bicycle transport from Finish to Start at beginning of the tour
  

  We recommend:
  15+ speed bicycle in good working condition
  We strongly recommend carrying two water bottles.
  Have enough bags on your bike to carry items you will need/want during the day’s ride (bike tools, extra tubes, patch kits, first aid,food, etc.)
  Do not bring valuables or items easily damaged by water.
  

  Luggage is Limited:
  We highly recommend you do not have more than two duffel bags.  And Only Duffel bags!
  Remember you are not the only one that will be moving your bag.  How would you like it if you needed to move a bag that was too heavy?  Be considerate of others. Both volunteers and riders may have to move your bag.
  Duffels should not exceed a total maximum weight of 45lbs.  All items must be inside these bags!
  All Bags must have the official XOBA baggage tags!
  Tags will be in your registration packet.
  
  Contact us if you have questions!
  
  

  Bicycling helmets are required! Make sure they are CPSC approved and properly adjusted to fit your head.
  Each rider must be in good physical condition and trained sufficiently for this event.
  
  Click Here for Recommended Packing List...
  
  

  
  

  Do you have a spouse, family member or friend who would like to join you for the week, but does not want to ride, ask them to volunteer!

  
  

  Volunteering@Ride-XOBA.org
   or sign up at

  
   http://outdoor-pursuits.org/event-2139469

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    08/13/2018
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1193 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43206

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  All are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

  Please RSVP so we can be sure to have adequate seating.

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• Intro to Kayaking Class (Outdoor Session)

  • When
    08/18/2018
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    Alum Creek State Park
  • Spaces left
    19
  • Registered
    Nobody

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

  Registration is closed

  9th Annual Steve Barbour Memorial Tour

  Saturday, August 25th, 2016 7:30 - 9:00 AM

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

  NOTE: if you are coming to registration from the south, Avery Road is CLOSED at Brand Road and detour is not well marked.  Recommendation is to take Muirfield to Brand to Avery.
  

  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 (8/24) and receive an email Friday (8/25) with GPS routes.

  NOTE: the 2017 ride is a BUDGET+ tour - SAG service from AAA Central Ohio will be available on route until 3:00 PM but 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
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    200 Cemetery Rd., Canal Winchester, OH.

  Registration is closed

  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

  justin.curtis@outdoor-pursuits.org

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    09/10/2018
  •  
    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

  32nd Fall Hoot
  Sat. Septemberber 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.

  33 mi:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26047678

  65 mi:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26048155

  102 mi:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/26048313
  

  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, 10/14/2017.

  
  

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• 27th Knox County Bicycle Challenge Full Service Bike Tour

  • Start
    09/22/2018
  •  
    7:30 AM
  • End
    09/23/2018
  •  
    9:30 AM
  • Location
    Gambier Community Center, 115 Meadow Lane, Gambier, OH
  • Registered
    1 registrant

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     27th Knox County Bicycle Challenge

  Saturday Sept. 16th Full Service Tour
  7:30-9:30 a.m.

  Gambier Community Center, 115 Meadow Lane across from new Kenyon College athletic facility.  map
  
  Ride the beautiful hills of Knox County, slow down for buggies.
  
  Century route and longer loops are challenging CFC tune-ups.  Lower-cost short route have less hills and uses Kokosing Gap Trail back to Gambier.
  
  30, 60, 75, and 100 mile options will be marked.  Snack stops and sag support provided
       
  Register on-line or download a paper registration form. 
  
  Gary Schmidt 614.657.9669 gtschmidt@wideopenwest.com

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• 12th Logan to Lake Hope Roving Ride

  • When
    09/29/2018
  •  
    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
  •  
    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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