8:00 Saturday May 26, 2012 50, 100 miles
This is a freebie century through southern Lorain and northern Ashland Counties on Memorial Day weekend. The route takes us from Oberlin through some rolling Amish countryside to Jeromesville and on to Ashland. From there, it’s a breeze back home via route 511. For those who think 50 miles or so is enough, there’s a cutoff at Ashland County Road 500 to accommodate you.
Sunday, June 5, 2011 12, 25, 43, 86, or 100 miles
Gear up for a wheeling good tour! Come join the pack! It’s RideUNITED, a new regional, one-day roundtrip bicycle tour.
RideUNITED is a fully supported ride traversing the Scenic Byways and Towpath Trail from Cleveland to Akron, starting at Cleveland State University and ending at the University of Akron.
Ride UNITED benefits United Way of Greater Cleveland and United Way of Summit County.
Sunday, June 10, 2012 25, 50, 62, 100 miles
This scenic ride takes place in the heart of Northeast Ohio’s Amish countryside, and organizers expect up to 700 people to participate. You will start, finish and have lunch at the Geauga County Historical Society facilities, just off the SE corner of the town square in Burton, Ohio. Route options include 25, 50 and 62 mile loops with an optional 38 mile loop for those who want to complete a full century. Maps detailing the routes are provided, and roads will be well marked.
Sunday In June
7:00 am Sunday July 8, 2012 25, 50, 62, 100 miles
The 210+ members of the Akron Bicycle Club invite you to enjoy beautiful northeast Ohio as you ride our thirty-fourth annual Absolutely Beautiful Country Ride. The ride will be held Sunday, July 8, 2012, starting at Copley High School, Copley, OH. This ride attracts over three hundred riders of all ages and riding abilities.
Absolutely Beautiful Country Ride
Sunday July ?, 2011 27, 50, 62, 100
Bicycle ride in, out and around the Cuyahoga Valley near Cleveland and Akron Ohio. Train/trail tour (27 miles) or all road tours of 35/62/100 miles.
Rail ‘n Trail and Road Route Ramble
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.
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Sunday July 31, 2011 10, 25, 50, 100 miles
18th Eddy’s Bike Shop Sweet Corn Challenge in Richfield. Choose 10, 25, 50 or 100 miles, moderate route to monster hills. Live music at the finish with lunch of pulled barbecued pork, corn on the cob and watermelon. Century has a Subway lunch and buffet dinner at the Taverne of Richfield. Massages. Drawing for a free bike. Free sweet corn to take home. Full service tour with challenging routes and snack stops. Rider limit 2,500.
Sweet Corn downhill
Monday September 3, 2012 100 miles
This is a one hundred mile ride around Medina and into northern Wayne County. The ride starts at Plaza 71 on Rt. 18, just east of I-71, then heads to Brunswick, a rest stop in Valley City, breakfast in Litchfield, ice cream in West Salem, a beautiful ride through the Cedar and Clear Creek Valleys, followed by lunch in Lodi, more ice cream in Seville and Wadsworth, then back to the start. A challenging, fun and do-able ride. Bring money or food for it’s totally Unsupported, but maps are provided.
A real value
Sunday September 18, 2011 35, 62, 100 miles
Newton Falls. North East Ohio Century is cycling at its best! Join 600 enthusiastic cyclists on a personal century challenge through beautiful Amish farmland in one of Ohio’s most picturesque areas. NEOC has a route for everyone! Pick a 35 mile, 62 mile “metric century” or 100 mile “century” route. All routes are scenic flat to rolling terrain with a few hills-great for your longest ride or your fastest century. Sag wagons will patrol all the routes for assistance throughout the day. Snacks and lunch? NEOC is famous for its delicious lunches AND homemade cookies at the snack stops
35, 62, 100
8:30 Sunday October 2, 2011 38, 60, 100 miles
100 or 60 or 38 miles through gently rolling countryside. West of Medina is a great route. Lots of miles on small roads. Breakfast in New London or Spencer. Start at Akron General Wellness Center, west parking lot Montrose location. Free ride. Print and bring your own map from link provided.