Ride Leader Training

2026 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...

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 Ohio, and we want to keep registration fees reasonable so many can participate. Your financial support provides Columbus Outdoor...

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 YouTube channel here with time markings for the three distinct content sections (Volunteer Recognition, Annual...

GOBA 37 Reveal

GOBA 2026 Route Reveal: Exploring Ohio’s Route 250 Corridor! 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...

Newsletter – November 2025

Here’s a link to the November 2025 Newsletter https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/lqy46k Topics: Annual In-person Volunteer Celebration and Annual Meeting, GOBA 2026 Launch, OSU Bike packing Course Report, Knox County Biketoberfest Report, Turkey Trot...

We’re Hiring a Full-time Events Director!

Job Posting here. Are you passionate about cycling, adventure, and creating unforgettable experiences for riders? Columbus Outdoor Pursuits (COP) is seeking an Events Director to lead and manage some of Ohio’s most iconic bicycle tours. If you thrive in dynamic...

International Women’s Day Ride – Tues. 3/11

Join Outdoor Pursuits and Inspryd Movement for International Women’s Day – Together We Ride for 2025. This is the 6th Anniversary of this internationally held bike ride. This theme is a Bike Ride for Equality, Inclusion & Empowerment. Our ride is...

2025 Annual Ride Leader Training – Feb 1st

Register here – https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/58rjkr One of the most significant values that our organization provides is robust insurance coverage for our riders and our Ride Leaders that could be vulnerable to a lawsuit based on an incident that might occur...
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