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9AM Willyard Elementary 680 Summit Street Ravenna Ohio 56 miles 2010 feet https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40657759 Jim Bowker‘s Lake Tour, Rest Stop Walborn Reservoir mile 28 Additional opportunity mile 45 (off route but near Tallmadge Rock Spring turn) Bring a cue sheet or GPS device. Longer Faster Ride typically two ride leaders with one group 16-19 mph and second group 14-16 mph Members and First Time Guests are welcome. All Riders are required to wear a helmet while riding. Please no use of ear buds and cell phones while riding. Rear View Mirror or Radar recommended as well as headlight, tail light, and reflectors.

Sample of Cleveland area biking infrastructure. Route is about 29 miles, mostly trails with some bike friendly roads. Probably refreshment stop (Civilization coffee shop?). There might be an air show this weekend.

Up Theiss, down Wetmore.

Everyone, For the Wednesday Morning Ride, Sept. 6th we will be riding to the Tallmadge Circle with a rest stop at a local venue. The route will be a combination of public roads and the Stow Bike-n-Hike and the Freedom Trail with flat to rolling hills. This will be a loop route with a total distance of 32 miles. We will be leaving the Barlow Rd. Bike-n-Hike parking lot at 9:00 am. This is a group ride at a pace of 13 to 15 mph. We will regroup as needed. Like all ABC rides, this ride is for current members and first-time guest. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before start time to allow for adequate check in time. As always, helmets are required on all ABC rides. Also, no ear buds and no use of cell phones for talk, text, or music while riding. It is also advised during daylight hours to use a good tail light and headlight when riding on public roads. These promote safety and alert drivers to our presence during all hours of the day. Please obey all traffic laws…safety is everyone’s responsibility. Also, make sure that your bike is properly maintained and is in good working condition. Each rider is expected to bring extra tubes, pump, multi-tool, etc. for any mechanicals you may encounter. Thanks, Phil

A Wednesday night favorite: Harter-Parker and Hinkley MetroPark!

Bike To Cure for Cleveland Clinic.

Alternate route to Tallmadge circle (check map). Route is a mix of paved trails and roads; total length about 31 miles.

North Royalton Memorial Park to Rocky River Park on Lake Erie 51 miles 1467 feet https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35167579 This longer/faster ride typically has a fast pace with the longest grade on the return to North Royalton. Our faster ride leaders are participating in Velosano. Bring a cue sheet or GPS device. Water/rest rooms at Rocky River Park. Refreshments available off route near end of Valley Parkway. Members and First Time Guests are welcome. All Riders are required to wear a helmet while riding. Please no use of ear buds and cell phones while riding. Rear View Mirror or Radar recommended as well as headlight, tail light, and reflectors.

Everyone, For the Wednesday Morning Ride, Sept. 13th we will be riding through the Cuyahoga Valley. The route will be primarily roads and ending on the Bike-n-Hike. This will be a loop in the valley with a total distance of 33 miles and 1,200 ft. of climbing. We will have a rest stop at a local venue or just a quick stop to refuel. We will be leaving the Barlow Rd. Bike-n-Hike parking lot at 9:00 am. This is a group ride at a pace of 13 - 15 mph. We will regroup as needed. Like all ABC rides, this ride is for current members and first-time guest. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before start time to allow for adequate check in time. As always, helmets are required on all ABC rides. Also, no ear buds and no use of cell phones for talk, text, or music while riding. It is also advised during daylight hours to use a good tail light and headlight when riding on public roads. These promote safety and alert drivers to our presence during all hours of the day. Please obey all traffic laws…safety is everyone’s responsibility. Also, make sure that your bike is properly maintained and is in good working condition. Each rider is expected to bring extra tubes, pump, multi-tool, etc. for any mechanicals you may encounter. Thanks, Phil

Saturday‘s route is about 30 miles incorporating pieces of the towpath, treadway, brookpark reservation, big creek, west creek and hemlock creek trails. Should be similar to earlier rides this season. One section of the towpath is NOT PAVED, but can be circumvented by riding on canal road. Probable snack/food stop. Usual start time.

Hudson HS to Garrettsville.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35167561

Fall is here! We‘ll ride the light out with our classic Tuesday Night Ride route. Pace is 14-16mph. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38876654

Everyone, For the Wednesday Morning Ride, Sept. 20th we will be riding to Bedford by way of the Greenwood Parkway with a rest stop at the Bedford Falls Café. The route will be a combination of public roads and the Bike-n-Hike with flat to rolling hills. This will be an out and back route with a total distance of 37 miles and 1500 ft. of vertical climbing. We will be leaving the Barlow Rd. Bike-n-Hike parking lot at 9:30. This is a group ride at a pace of 13 - 15 mph. We will regroup as needed. Like all ABC rides, this ride is for current members and first-time guest. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before start time to allow for adequate check in time. As always, helmets are required on all ABC rides. Also, no ear buds and no use of cell phones for talk, text, or music while riding. It is also advised during daylight hours to use a good tail light and headlight when riding on public roads. These promote safety and alert drivers to our presence during all hours of the day. Please obey all traffic laws…safety is everyone’s responsibility. Also, make sure that your bike is properly maintained and is in good working condition. Each rider is expected to bring extra tubes, pump, multi-tool, etc. for any mechanicals you may encounter. Thanks, Phil

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41053279

It‘s the end of the season, so we need to get in a Sweet Corn Memorial Ride!!

We‘ll be heading to Barberton‘s lake anna area for the mum festival. The route is mostly towpath trail. Route is mostly UNPAVED crushed limestone, so plan accordingly. We will stop at the festival for probably an hour (will discuss) so bring bike locks if you have them.

Everyone, For the Wednesday Morning Ride, Sept. 27th we will be riding to Northfield with a rest stop at a local venue. The route will be a combination of public roads and the Bike-n-Hike with flat to rolling hills. This will be a loop route with a total distance of 34 miles and 1,400 feet of vertical climbing. We will be leaving the Barlow Rd. Bike-n-Hike parking lot at 9:30 am. This is a group ride at a pace of 13 to 15 mph. We will regroup as needed. Like all ABC rides, this ride is for current members and first-time guest. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before start time to allow for adequate check in time. As always, helmets are required on all ABC rides. Also, no ear buds and no use of cell phones for talk, text, or music while riding. It is also advised during daylight hours to use a good tail light and headlight when riding on public roads. These promote safety and alert drivers to our presence during all hours of the day. Please obey all traffic laws…safety is everyone’s responsibility. Also, make sure that your bike is properly maintained and is in good working condition. Each rider is expected to bring extra tubes, pump, multi-tool, etc. for any mechanicals you may encounter. Thanks, Phil

Annual Ride (10:00 am) and Picnic (Noon) to close out the riding season. Ride in the morning, with a picnic lunch to follow