Knox County Biketoberfest (KCBO)

What your registration fee covers:

• Paints arrows on the roads to guide you.
• Provides sites for basic tent camping.
• Provides showers, porta-potties, and some indoor restrooms in camp.
• Provides secure parking for the weekend.
• Provides a souvenir KCBO patch.
• Provides rest stops with snacks and fluids on the route.
• Provides a post-ride meal on both days
• Post ride entertainment.
• Provides route maps that you can download on your GPS.
• Provides a Charging Station to top off your devices and E-Bike batteries.

What your registration fee does not cover:

• Merchandise (T-shirts, jerseys, etc.).
• Bike repair services.
• Ambulance transport.
• Entrance fees to attractions.
• Additional costs include trailer/RV passes and any lodging other than tenting.

Register Here!

Saturday Cycling Options

Jim Buchwald Memorial Trail Route from Mt. Vernon to Glenmont and return (up to 55 miles)

• • Rest stops in Danville & Glenmont

Knox County Bicycle Challenge Road routes:

• • 100 miles – Loop to Nellie, Danville & more
  • 74 miles – Loop to Nellie & Danville
  • 65 miles – Loop to Danville
  • 42 miles – Loop to Danville

Sunday Cycling Options:

Ed Honton Memorial Trail Route from Mt. Vernon to Sunbury and return (up to 50 miles)

• • Rest stops in Centerburg & Galena

 Road routes: 

• • 56 miles – Loop to Sparta, Chesterville, Ankeytown, & Fredericktown
  • 43miles – Loop to Chesterville & Fredericktown
  • 38 miles – Loop to Fredericktown

Packet Pickup and Start Logistics

The Urton Clock House in the heart of Ariel Foundation Park is the headquarters for KCBO

10 Pittsburgh Ave, Mt Vernon, OH 43050

Packet Pickup:

• Friday Evening  (4:00 PM – 8:00 PM)
• Saturday Morning  (6:30 – 9:00 AM)
• Sunday Morning  (6:30 – 9:00 AM)

Weekend Parking: Secure daytime & overnight parking is available at Ariel Foundation Park.

Please arrive early to allow enough time for parking, packet pickup, and any last-minute preparations.

Camping & Lodging Options

Tent Camping – in Ariel Foundation Park, 10 Pittsburgh Ave, Mt Vernon, OH is included in KCBO Registration. Space is limited to 100 tent sites. You must reserve your tent space during registration proccess.)

Camp set-up and will be available beginning Friday at 4 pm.

Vehicle Camping on site – In-Car, Small Camper Vans, & Light Trailers – Ariel Foundation Park at KCBO  – There will be a limited number of sites available for purchase during KCBO registration.  There are NO HOOK-UPS or electric services available for this option.  Use of these sites will require self-sufficiency or “boondock” mode.

Camp Rules: Click Here for our Camp Rules

Hotel Options:

Comfort Inn Mt Vernon Downtown – 0.8 miles from Ariel Park –  150 Howard St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050

Mount Vernon Grand Hotel – 1 mile from Ariel Park – 12 Public Square, Mt Vernon, OH 43050

Holiday Inn Express – 4 miles from Ariel Park – 11555 Upper Gilchrist Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050

Hampton Inn Mt Vernon – 4 miles from Ariel Park – 1560 Venture Dr, Mt Vernon, OH 43050

Off-Site Campgrounds:

Rustic Knolls Campsites and Cabins: Located at 8664 Keys Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050.

These options provide a range of accommodations to suit different preferences and budgets. Whether you prefer the comfort of a hotel, the charm of an Airbnb, or the adventure of camping, Mt Vernon has something to offer for everyone attending KCBO 2025.

Jerseys & T-Shirts

A limited number of KCBO jerseys and T-Shirts will be available at Check-in. 

Jerseys – $75

T-Shirts – $25

All Columbus Outdoor Pursuits Major events offer a Membership discount!  Active Members should enter their e-mail address in the registration form for verification and discount activation.

• Memeber Registration – Weekend: $150
• Standard & On-site Registration – Weekend: $175
• Single Day Registration: $95
• Member Single Day Registration: $85
• Minors aged 2-17: $50 for full weekend access