Saturday July, 30, 2011 30, 40, 65, 90, 125 miles
This one day ride starts just off the circle in LaGrange, Ohio, at Lions Park. LaGrange is located about 30 miles west of Cleveland, at the junction of routes 301 and 303. The terrain in this area is mostly flat with some gently rolling areas and a couple of good short climbers. This is more than an ordinary bike ride. Routes of 30, 40, 65, 90, and 125. This last one we call the “Double Dog Dare” route because it is a double metric century – that’s right, 200 kilometers!Riders will go to a variety of wineries for rest stops. The optional tee shirt features a new design each year. Our fabulous cookout is included with this year’s entrance fee, so everyone gets a chance to eat heartily after their ride. Terrain is mostly flat with a few rollers on the longer routes. This is a great ride and very sociable.Rider limit is 500.. Surprised that our area might have wineries? Just wait until you try some of these elixirs. You can sample the wines at your leisure at the rest stops – be sure to have plenty of food and water along with the samples. When you find some you like you can purchase a bottle – or more – and we’ll tote it back to the start for you. Then you can enjoy your selection along with your cookout.
Registration opens 6 to 10 a.m. – long distance riders should plan to be on the road by around 7-7:30. Shorter distances can leave later, between 9 and 10. Times for rest stop hours will be posted so you can pace your ride accordingly. Cookout opens around 11:30.
Image from silverwheelscycling.com