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Stewardship
Become an environmental steward! Are you an outdoor enthusiast or organization that cares about the rivers, trails, and parks that you play in? Be a leader in our stewardship program! Outdoor Pursuits fosters environmental stewardship in central Ohio. Sustaining clean rivers, lakes, parks, hiking trails and wilderness areas is something we can all get behind. We plan and lead a variety of stewardship…
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Guided Bike Tours
Come Tour Columbus’ Downtown Urban Parks by Bike on a 12-Mile Route – Bike Your Parks Tours! We provide expert guides, helmets, and cruiser style bikes. Tours are offered 3-5 times per week, Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. See all dates offered on the events calendar below. [icon_box…
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Paddle Sports Trips
Go places in a kayak with COP. You can find COP paddlers on the Youghiogheny, the Gauley, the New, the Cheat, the Big Darby, the Olentangy, the Scioto, Alum Creek, Hoover, and many more waterways! For those who like leisure floats on moving waterways,we…
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Weekly Rides
To print, save, or email the weekly ride schedule, click on on of the icons above. Registration is open. COVID-19 protocol will be in place to minimize exposure throughout the season. Protocol includes online registration (no paper or pens). Different paces, every week by trained leaders all over Columbus and surrounding areas Feel the Burn Interested in becoming a ride leader for Outdoor Pursuits? Contact us at cycling@outdoor-pursuits.org Helmets are required on all COP rides. Rides are free, but a $20 donation is suggested to cover costs…
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Paddle Sports Education
Click on the names of the items below and you’ll be taken to the registration page. An “*” indicates a class session. All other entries are trips, with plenty of opportunities to learn from the leaders. With…
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Full Service Rides
What’s a full service ride? We provide: •Luggage Carriers •SAG (Support and Gear) •Food and Water Stops •Traffic Control •Merchandise •Medical Response Team •GPS downloads for routes •Optional Lodging •Festivities Along the Way •Post-Ride Celebrations Epic Rides Tour of the Scioto River Valley Since 1962 tosrv.org
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Pedal with a Purpose
We put the fun factor into your event. We have the expertise to help community partners coordinate non-competitive outdoor events. We are proud partners with the Homeless Family Foundation on the Ridge Runner Ramble ride, and organizers of the Steve Barbour Memorial Ride. Whether it’s a new event that is just in the concept stage, or a long-running event that needs a fresh update, we can help. [one_third…
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Watercraft Rentals
Pick-up location: 1193 S. Front St. Columbus, OH 43206 Pricing: Kayaks: $20 for 24 hour period (does not include pick-up and drop-off day), $40 for multi-day, $60 for week Canoes: $15 for 24 hour period, $30 for weekend rental (pick up Friday, return Monday) Rafts: $15 for 24…
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Cycling Series – Budget Rides
To print, save, or email the weekly ride schedule, click on on of the icons above. Due to the COVID-19 situation, the routes are offered as both Ride-On-Your-Own, or as a staggered stop group ride. GPS links to Ride WIth GPS and, upon request, pdf files of cue sheets and maps are released the Friday before the dates shown on the schedule below. All participants will receive a Cycling Series T-shirt for 2021, letting the world know you are a cycling enthusiast. The shirts will be mailed…
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