Filed under ‘100 Mile’
New London Century
8:00 Sunday September 5, 2010 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.
MCBC Cheap Century
Monday September 6, 2010 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
NEOC
Sunday September 19, 2010 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
Jerry’s Jeromesville Century
8:00 Saturday May 29, 2010 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 in June
Sunday, June 13, 2010 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
Rail ‘n Trail and Road Route Ramble
Sunday July 4, 2010 27, 35, 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.
ABC A Beautiful Country Ride
7:00 am Sunday July 11, 2010 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 10, 2010, starting at Medina Achievment Center on Windfall Rd, Medina County. This ride attracts over two hundred riders of all ages and riding abilities. Proceeds from this ride assist the Club in its mission of teaching safe bicycling.
A Beautiful Country Ride
A special joint registration discount and raffle drawing if you register for the Akron Bicyle ABC Ride and MCBC Ride together at joint ride registration page.
Sweet Corn Challenge
Sunday July 25, 2010 10, 25, 50, 100 miles
17th 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
14 Hill Extreme Valley Century Challenge
7:00 am Saturday August 7, 2010 62 and 100 miles
The 4th annual 14 Hill Ride is August 7th this year and will feature a Metric Century option new for 2010. Both course will weave in and out of the scenic Cuyahoga Valley National Park and will pose a challenge for all level of cyclist. All riders will be given a ride map, gels, bars, water, gatorade and a shirt. Hudson Community Chapel, Stephen Krebs
14 Hill Hudson Chapel 2009
Note: Eric Schultz’s LEW/ABC Hill Climb Challenge, see Sunday, August 22nd
Dog Days Wine Tour
8:00 Saturday August 14, 2010 35, 65, 100 miles
This one day ride, on Saturday, August 8, 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 35, 65, 100. riders will go to a variety ofwineries – 4 total this year. Optional tee shirt, cookout and souvenir wine bag. Terrain is mostly flat with a few rollers on the longer routes. More hills on 100. This is a great ride, very sociable.Rider limit is 500.. Surprised that our area might have wineries? Just wait until you try some of these elixirs. After your tour join us in our fabulous cookout prepared by award-winning master chefs. We’ll offer you a feast to remember with chicken, bratwurst, salads, fresh locally grown corn on the cob and tales of the ride from your day on the road.
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