Welcome To The 2026
Absolutely Beautiful Country Ride
Sunday, July 12, 2026
The Starting Location Again This Year Is The Beautiful...
2637 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd. Barberton, OH
Register NOW at: 
On July 12,2026 The Akron Bicycle Club is hosting our 52nd Annual Absolutely Beautiful Country Ride and Luncheon!!
- The ABC Ride registration and starting point will be at the Winery at Wolf Creek in Barberton, OH, located at 2637 S. Cleveland-Massilon Road (about 3 miles south of Copley High School).
- The ABC Ride showcases the rolling hills and quaint villages of Summit, Medina and Wayne Counties. The routes of 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles provide scenic and challenging routes for families, as well as experienced cyclists.
- Full rest stops and SAG (Support And Gear) on all routes. 100 mile route also includes a light lunch in Wooster.
- All riders are encouraged to stop back at The Winery At Wolf Creek after the ride, to hang out in the banquet room, tasting room or the beautiful shaded outdoor areas to take in the scenery, sample some beer & wines, and of course, enjoy the delicious complementary catered lunch supplied by Old Carolina Barbeque Co. from 11 am to 3 pm.
In addition to a complimentary lunch after the ride, ABC riders will receive a FREE 2026 ABC Ride T-shirt (pictured below; Color may vary) as part of their registration (quantity and sizes may be limited if registering after 6/23 or on-site).
Akron Bicycle Club MEMBERS should log in to www.AkronBike.org and click on "ABC RIDE 2026" Tab for a $10 discount code
to use on all routes while registering on BikeReg.
You can join ABC now at: Join ABC NOW
Registration:
- On Line Registration is available until Noon, July 12th at:
- On-Site Registration is available day of the event from 6:30 am - 9:00 am,
- ABC Ride registration is open to ABC Members and the general public. ABC Members can receive a discount code by logging in to www.AkronBike.org and clicking on the "ABC Ride 2026" Tab for discount code.
- ABC Ride registration rates are tiered pricing to offer lower pricing for early registrations.
- All courses CLOSE at 3:30 PM
- This ride is Rain or Shine; No refunds.
THE Ride With GPS ROUTES:
100 Mile Route - Century (TBD)
62 Mile Route - Metric Century
50 Mile Route (Half-Century)
25 Mile Route
Start Times:
- 7:00 am - 100 Mile riders - Should be registered and on the road by the 7:00 am start to ensure a return before the end of lunch at 3:00 pm
- 8:00 am - 62 and 50 Mile riders - Should be registered and on the road by the 8:00 am start
- 9:00 am - All 25 Mile riders - Should register and start at 9:00 am. A 12.5 mph pace will get you back to the winery for the start of lunch at 11:00 am.
NO PRICE INCREASE FROM 2025!!!
Ride Prices shown as Non-Member $ / Member $
|
Early Bird (Before May 31) |
May 31 - July 11 (Noon) |
On Site Price - Day Of Ride |
| Route |
Non-Member / Member |
Non-Member / Member |
Non-Member / Member |
| 25 Mile |
$40 / $30 |
$45 / $35 |
$55 / $45 |
| 50 Mile |
$50 / $40 |
$55 / $45 |
$65 / $55 |
| 62 Mile |
$50/ $40 |
$55 / $45 |
$65 / $55 |
| 100 Mile |
$50 / $40 |
$55 / $45 |
$65 / $55 |
Click BikeReg Logo Below To Register!!!