News and Updates

Latest stories from Columbus Outdoor Pursuits—events, announcements, and community highlights. Browse past articles below.

  • TOSRV 2026 | May 16-17th | Don’t miss Saturday night!

    Hello Friends, TOSRV is coming together, and we wanted to share a highlight we’re especially excited about! Saturday Night in Chillicothe At the Majestic Theatre, we’ll be showing Iron Will: Ride of a Lifetime — a powerful cycling film from the Ride for Hope crew about endurance, purpose, and what’s possible on the bike. Just outside, we’ll keep things simple with […]

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  • Join Us for Trails Day in Mount Vernon – April 25

    We’d love to invite you to join Outdoor Pursuits in Mount Vernon on Saturday, April 25 as we celebrate Trails Day along the Ohio to Erie Trail. Find us at the CA&C Visitor Center!  We’ll be connecting with riders, walkers, and outdoor enthusiasts from across the region. It’s a great excuse to get outside, spend some time […]

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  • Ride Leader Training for Pelotonia Team Captains

    Ride Leader Training Tuesday · April 14, 2026 · 5:30–7:30 PMPelotonia Offices · The Ohio State University Campus Built for Pelotonia Team Leaders This Ride Leader…

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  • Ride Leader Training

    026 Ride Leader Training will be held in person on the OSU campus.  Once you register you will automatically receive an invitation by email. REGISTER HERE Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 – 9:00 am – Noon (Doors open 8:30 am for coffee) This annual training class will cover everything you ever wanted to know about safely […]

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  • Bicycle Parts & Gear Swap Meet!

  • 2025 Report and Annual Appeal

    Here’s a link to the Annual Appeal & Report sent via mail to our Members. There is a cost to offering the best outdoor activities in…

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  • Volunteer Awards & Annual Membership Report

    The Annual Membership Meeting was held on November 24, 2025 with 100 in-person attendance and 30+ via live video broadcast. The video recording is on our…

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  • GOBA 37 Reveal

    Columbus Outdoor Pursuits is excited to officially announce the route for GOBA 37, our 2026 edition of the Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure! This year, GOBA proudly partners with the Ohio 250 Commission to celebrate the rich history, culture, and communities along Ohio’s Route 250 Corridor. For GOBA 2026, riders will explore four welcoming host towns: […]

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  • Volunteer Celebration & Annual Meeting – In-person 11/24

    📣 Annual Meeting: Nocterra Brewing Co. – Audubon Join us in-person at Nocterra Brewing Co. in Audubon Park for this special gathering to recognize and celebrate…

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