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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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• TOSRV57 Add-Ons

  • Start
    04/04/2018
  •  
    6:00 AM
  • End
    05/15/2018
  •  
    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 jersey(s) for TOSRV 
  (For Guaranteed Size Please Order by 4/14)

  Order a t-shirt(s) for TOSRV
  (For Guaranteed Size Please Order by 4/30)

  Order a patch for TOSRV
  (Please Order by 4/14)

  Order last year's (TOSRV56) jersey

  BE SURE TO USE THE SAME NAME AND EMAIL YOU USED WHEN REGISTERING FOR THE RIDE SO WE CAN MATCH YOUR MERCHANDISE WITH YOUR REGISTRATION IF YOU HAVE REGISTERED, OR PLAN TO REGISTER FOR THE RIDE.

  The 57th Annual Tour of the Scioto River Valley

  May 19-20, 2018
  

  #TheMobsRule

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  Questions? TOSRV@Outdoor-Pursuits.org 
  

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• Delaware County Friday Morning Ride

  • Start
    04/06/2018
  •  
  • End
    11/16/2018
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  • Schedule
    33 sessions
  • Location
    mountain bike parking lot on Africa Road

  Delaware County Friday Morning Ride

  COP WEEKLY Friday Morning Club Ride

  April 6 to November 16: 33 Rides
  

  Fridays, 8:30 or 9 a.m., bike from north of New Albany. Two groups. Both rides are dependent on weather and riders. Both rides will gather 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 8:30 a.m. Ride leader may call for regrouping at appropriate points. Please be on-site by 8:15 a.m. Riders who prefer a D pace, 10-13 mph, also with a target distance of 30-35 miles and optional brunch, will leave at 9 a.m. Ride Leader 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

  Ben Slay, D Pace Ride Leader: benslay@hotmail.com

  Dick Seebode, Ride Leader Emeritus

  
  

  Co-leaders needed! Please volunteer!

  
  

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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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• 50th SPOT

  • When
    04/28/2018
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    200 Cemetery Rd., Canal Winchester, OH

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  50th SPOT
  Saturday, April 28, 7:30 - 9:00 AM "Budget" Tour
  Canal Winchester.

  Budget ride with roads marked Ride with GPS and printed maps
  

  Mileage Options: Ranging between 35 - 100
  Riders are responsible for their food and water

  A TOSRV training rides offering relatively flat roads with some rolling hills roads through the counties Southeast of Columbus. Three route options are available ranging between 35 and 100 miles. Tour will have marked roads, Ride with GPS maps and ride app options, and limited route support. 

  Meet at Cyclist Connection, 200 Cemetery Rd., Canal Winchester, Ohio for the 2nd of the four TOSRV "Prequel" training rides in Fairfield, Pickaway and Madison counties. Courses of 35 and 58 miles are fairly flat, with the long route of 101 miles offering some hills for those looking for an early season challenge!
  

  An email with links to GPS files for all routes will be sent Friday (4/27) evening to all pre-registered riders.
  

  Registration is available at start (CASH ONLY)
  

  $5 Members, $10 non-members 
  Columbus Outdoor Pursuits Office (614) 442-7901

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• 44th Mid-Ohio Century (MOC)

  • When
    05/05/2018
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Mingo Park, Delaware, OH

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  44th Mid-Ohio Century
  Saturday, May 5 7:30 - 9:00 AM
  

  Budget ride with roads marked Ride with GPS and printed maps
  Mileage Options: Ranging between 35 - 100
  Riders are responsible for their food and water.

  
  

  Whether you're training for TOSRV or just starting to train for the season, it’s time to get serious!

  Return to the counties North of Columbus with a beautiful route along the Scioto River and around Marion that offers relatively flat roads. Three route options available ranging between 35 and 100 miles.

  Start Location: Delaware Mingo Shelter 500 E. Lincoln.  

  Register online before Midnight Thursday (5/3) and receive an email Friday(5/4) with GPS routes.

  Registration is available at start (CASH ONLY)

  $5 Members, $10 Non-Members
  Columbus Outdoor Pursuits office (614) 442-7901

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• TOOH - Top of Ohio Hundred

  • When
    05/12/2018
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    Hilliard Community Center and Milford Center for Top 60 mile

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  TOOH -Top of Ohio Hundred
  Saturday, May 12th 7:30 - 9:00 am

  Budget ride with roads marked Ride with GPS and printed maps
  Mileage Options: Ranging between 35 - 100
  Riders are responsible for their food and water.

  
  Last "Budget" Ride before TOSRV

  Century route and TOP 60 route are rolling to hilly. taking riders past the highest point in Ohio; the 45 and 25-mile routes are basically flat, 100,85,70,45 25 -miles routes maps provided.

  Hilliard Community Center  -All routes start in Hilliard except TOP 60. Roads will be marked and maps provided.

  MILFORD CENTER START- School Bus parking lot on Middleburg-Plain City Rd just on the east side of Milford Center. Registration for TOP 60 Loop Milford Center 8:00 - 9:00 Varied terrain.

  Register online before Midnight Thursday (5/10) and receive an email Friday (5/11) with GPS routes.

  Registration is available at start (CASH ONLY)

  
  

   $5 Members, $10 Non-members
  

  Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. (614) 442-7901

  
  
  

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• Board Meeting

  • When
    05/14/2018
  •  
    6:00 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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• Group Riding Clinic

  • Start
    05/14/2018
  •  
  • End
    06/11/2018
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  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    Jefferson Community Park, 7494 Clark State Rd,

  Group Riding Clinic
  1 hour discussion of rules of the road and group cycling with 10 mile ride at C pace
  Monday, May 14 and June 11 at 6PM
  Jefferson Community Park, 7494 Clark State Rd, 1/2 mile east of Reynoldsburg/New Albany Rd
  Ride Leader: Tricia Kovacs pkovacs@att.net 614-476-9093 Please RSVP
  
  

  
  

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• 57th TOSRV -Tour of the Scioto River Valley

  • Start
    05/19/2018
  •  
    6:00 AM
  • End
    05/20/2018
  •  
    7:00 PM
  • Location
    Canal Winchester Historical Depot, 10 W. Oak St. Canal Winchester 43110

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  America's Spring Classic Tour

  May 19-20, 2018
  

  Registration opens January 28

  #TheMobsRule

  Online Registration Closes at NOON, Friday, May 18th, 2018.

  Registration packets will be available to pick up 5/18/18 at the Historical Train Depot, 10 W Oak St. Canal Winchester, 43110

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  New Start Location
  

  Canal Winchester Historical Train Depot

  10 W. Oak St. Canal Winchester  43110
  

  The Route

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  Do you have a group/team of 10 or More?

  Block registrations available.

  http://tosrv.org/register-mob/
  

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  Refund requests must be emailed to
  tosrv@outdoor-pursuits.org by April 1st, 2018.
  
  NO REFUNDS after April 1st, 2018
  
  Refund Processing Fee is $50.00

  Questions:

  tosrv@Outdoor-Pursuits.org

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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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• Board Meeting

  • When
    06/11/2018
  •  
    6:00 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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• 13th Annual Hocking Hills Honeysuckle Tour-Roving Ride

  • When
    06/16/2018
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    Berne Union High School. 506 N. Main St., Sugar Grove, OH

  13th Annual Hocking Hills Honeysuckle Tour-Roving Ride.  More details to come soon.

  
  

  
  

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• GOBA 2018 - Extras: Towel and Deluxe Camping Services

  • Start
    06/16/2018
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    06/23/2018
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Delaware County Fairgrounds

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  Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure Extras

  GOBA's 30th Anniversary Ride

  June 16 - 23, 2018

   

  TOWEL SERVICE:

  ON-LINE registration opens: Friday, January 26 and closes Monday, June 11, 2018

  Fee Options:

  • ·        Pre-GOBA: $25.00
  • ·        At Check-in Saturday, June 16:  $30.00

  Note: You will receive a clean towel and wash cloth each day!

  REFUND POLICY: No refunds.

  
  

  DELUXE CAMPING SERVICE:

  ON-LINE registration opens: Friday, January 26 and closes Wednesday, May 16, 2018

  Fee Option:

  • ·        Single: $350
  • ·        Double: $600

  Limit space for 40.

  Note: You will receive:

  • ·        A tent with set-up/tear-down in designated Deluxe Camping area 
  • ·        Air mattress
  • ·        A chair
  • ·        Personalized luggage service
  • ·        Snack and Drink

  REFUND POLICY: Refund requests must be sent in writing and postmarked by May 16. No refunds will be issued after this date. We refund all but $20 processing fee for all registrations. There will be no guaranteed refunds in the event of cancellation due to natural disaster, acts of god or acts of terrorism.

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

   

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• Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure - GOBA 2018

  • Start
    06/16/2018
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    06/23/2018
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Event starts and ends in Delaware, Ohio at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave, Delaware, OH 43015
  • Spaces left
    518
  • Registered
    978 registrants

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  Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure

  GOBA's 30th Anniversary Ride

  June 16 - 23, 2018
  

  
  

  ON-LINE registration opens: Friday, December 1, 2017 and closes Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Fee options:

  • Adult - Early Bird (December 1 - 31, 2017): $275
  • Adult - Regular (January 1 - April 30, 2018): $300
  • Adult - Late (May 1 - 16, 2018): $325
  • Children (Ages 6-15) (December 1, 2017 - May 16, 2018): $95 Note: Children must be registered separately.
  • Children (Ages 2-5) (December 1, 2017 - May 16, 2018): Free Note: Children must be registered separately.

  CHECK-IN at: The Delaware County Fairgrounds, 236 Pennsylvania Ave, Delaware, OH 43015.

  • Saturday, June 16 (12 noon - 9:00 pm) or
  • Sunday, June 17 (6:00 am - 8:00 am)

  REFUND POLICY: Refund requests must be sent in writing and postmarked by May 16, 2018. No refunds will be issued after the closing date. We refund all but $50 processing fee for all adult registrations; no processing fee for children. There will be no guaranteed refunds in the event of cancellation due to natural disaster, acts of god or acts of terrorism.

  TRANSFER of Registration: You may transfer your registration to another person for a $15 transfer fee. Deadline is May 30, 2018.

  GOBA EXTRAS: Available for sign-up starting in January 2018. These extras will include t-shirts, jerseys, towel service, car camper passes and other services.

  
  

    

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• GOBA 2018 - Extras Merchandise (t-shirts & jerseys)

  • Start
    06/16/2018
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    06/23/2018
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Starts and ends at Delaware County Fairgrounds

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  Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure Extras
  

  GOBA's 30th Anniversary Ride

  June 16 - 23, 2018

  
  

  All GOBA Merchandise ON-LINE registration opens: Wednesday, January 31 and closes Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

  All pricing includes tax and shipping!

   

  GOBA - Special 30th Anniversary t-shirt:

  $19 each

  This special 30th Anniversary t-shirt is a heather gray short sleeve shirt (65% poly/35% cotton). T-shirts are shipped February through early June. Allow 4 weeks after ordering, for shipment from "All GOBA Merchandise". Shirts ordered after May 1st are subject to availability and may not be shipped...if so, pick up you order from Alloy (GOBA vendor), June 16-17, in GOBA camp.       

  Click Here to see 2018 artwork

  GOBA - 30 t-shirt:
  

  $19 each
  

  New 2018 design, short-sleeve shirts in Heather Maroon (50% cotton/50% poly). T-shirts are shipped January through early June. Allow 4 weeks after ordering, for shipment from "All GOBA Merchandise". Shirts orders after May 1st are subject to availability and may not be shipped...if so, pick up your order from Alloy (GOBA vendor), June 16-17, in GOBA camp.       

  Click Here to see 2018 artwork

  GOBA - 30 jersey:
  

  $60 each
  

  Your choice of Unisex short sleeve or Women's sleeveless styles, both in CoolPass technical wicking material. All Jerseys are shipped one time only - in early June (by June 4) by "All GOBA Merchandise". Jersey orders received after May 1st are subject to availability and may not be shipped...if so, pick your order up from Alloy (GOBA vendor), June 16-17, in GOBA camp.

  Click Here to see Unisex Jersey Design

  Click Here to see Women's Sleeveless Jersey Design

   

  
  

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• GOBA 2018 - Extras: Car Camper Pass and Community Camping Services

  • Start
    06/16/2018
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    06/23/2018
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Delaware County Fairgrounds

  Register

  
  

  Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure Extras
  

  GOBA's 30th Anniversary Ride

  June 16 - 23, 2018

   

  Car Camper Pass:

  ON-LINE registration opens: Friday, January 26 and closes Wednesday, May 16, 2018

  Fee Options:

  • ·        Car: $50.00
  • ·        Van: $75.00
  • ·        RV’s/campers: $100.00
  • ·        Box Truck: $150.00

  Note: By registering your car you are confirming that:

  • 1.    I and all occupants of the vehicle are registered, paid participants of GOBA 2018.
  • 2.    I will not arrive in camp before 10:00 am.
  • 3.    We will obey the instruction of local and GOBA volunteers & staff at the campgrounds.
  • 4.    We will stay off the bicyclists’ route, except for GOBA-designated rendezvous points.
  • 5.    We agree not to hook up to electric or water unless pre-arranged.
  • 6.    We will drive with caution, remembering that, on this tour, bicyclists come first.
  • 7.    We are not operating this vehicle during the event for profit or for commercial purpose.
  • 8.    The vehicle fits in space 25’ long by 9’ wide, including cab, trailer & side pieces.
  • 9.    We will not bring a pet to GOBA camp per GOBA policy

  REFUND POLICY: No refunds after May 16, 2018.

  
  

  Community Camping Service:

  ON-LINE registration opens: Friday, January 26 and closes Wednesday, May 16, 2018

  Fee: $100.00

  Limit space for 100.

  Note: You will receive:

  • ·        Specialized luggage service to the designated community camping area
  • ·        A chair to use in camp
  • ·        Snack and drink provide each ride day (except layover days)

  REFUND POLICY: No refunds after May 16, 2018.

   

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• 44th HOOT - Heart of Ohio Tour

  • When
    06/21/2018
  •  
    7:30 AM - 9:00 AM
  • Location
    GOBA Campgrounds, Lancaster, OH
  • Registered
    Nobody

  Registration is closed

  44th HOOT-Heart of Ohio Tour
  Thursday, June 21st . 7:30-9 a.m.  "Budget" Tour
  Celebrate summer solstice and take the day off and ride with GOBA riders during their layover day, then stay to be entertained by host city Lancaster. Rolling to hilly rides of 50/100 miles around Lancaster and Fairfield County. Fully-supported tour including marked roads, GPS maps. Scenic tour in the Lancaster and Fairfield county area. Roads will be marked and maps provided. 34-100 miles. Longer routes are hilly. 

  Register online before Midnight Tuesday (6/19) and receive an email Wednesday (6/20) with GPS routes.

  Registration is available at start

  Columbus Outdoor Pursuits Office (614) 442-7901

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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 - 4:00 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 78 mile route (Food stops in Johnstown, Utica, & Granville) 
  8:30 AM Start for 51 mile route (Food Stops in Johnstown & Granville)
  9:00 AM Start for 24 mile route (Food Stop in Johnstown)
  
  

  Stick around for the Finish Line after party:

  • Food trucks
    
  • Music
    
  • Vendor booths
    
  • Raffles
    
  • Photos
    

  
  First 200 to register will receive a promotional item! 
  
  Route GPS files will be emailed to all online registered riders Friday (6/29) 
  Maps will also be supplied Saturday (6/30) morning
  New Albany High School

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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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• Board Meeting

  • When
    07/10/2018
  •  
    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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• 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
    223
  • Registered
    26 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
    08/14/2018
  •  
    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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• 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
    09/11/2018
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    1193 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43206

  Register

  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. October 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

  Register

     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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