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Walking the GMR Trail

Submitted by Matt Lindsay on Apr032024

Recently a couple of southwest Ohio residents undertook an ambitious project: to walk the entire length of the Great Miami River Trail. Over 8 days, from Fairfield to Piqua, averaging about 10 miles a day, they experienced the Miami Valley Trails at about 3 miles per hour.

You can read more about their trip in this article published in the Journal-News.

New Safer Route for the Dayton-Kettering Connector

Submitted by Matt Lindsay on Apr012024

The City of Kettering has recently updated the route for the Dayton-Kettering Connector (19) along the portion that is on-street. If you have bicycled or walked the route of the D-KC in Kettering, you may remember the crossing at Marshall Road, which had been for several years at Claybourne Road. Because of the nearby curve, just north of Claybourne, some, perhaps many, users may have found this to be a difficult or uncomfortable place to cross. Responding to these concerns, the City of Kettering has re-routed the D-KC to cross Marshall at Cloverfield Avenue.

New Clear Creek Trail

Submitted by Matt Lindsay on Mar292024

Just Under 2 miles winding between Franklin's Community Park and Springboro's Hazel Woods Park

The City of Franklin recently completed construction on a beautiful new trail connection between Franklin and Springboro, the Clear Creek Trail. The trail doesn't YET connect to any of the Miami Valley Trails, but the City has plans to complete the connection through their terrific historic downtown to the Great Miami River Trail. Longer term, Springboro's "Central Greenway" route will connect this new trail to the Great-Little Trail along Austin Pike.

Trail Work in Miamisburg

Submitted by Matt Lindsay on Mar282024

If you are planning to be on the Great Miami River Trail in the Miamisburg area next week, please be aware of some potential project work going on in that area.

Detour in West Carrollton

Submitted by Matt Lindsay on Mar262024

We are informed by the Miami Conservancy District that a portion of the Great Miami River Trail in West Carrollton will be closed starting on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 and lasting through the end of May 2024. The closure will be the section along Hydraulic Road at the bend near the former Appleton Plant. 

The closure results in a very short detour on Hydraulic Road. See the image below for the detour route.

Sep
8

24th Annual Betsy Bohl Memorial Bike Tour

Urbana. Routes of 15/31/62 flat to hilly miles; trail or rural roads. Full sag support on this pledges-optional fundraiser supporting maintenance of the Simon Kenton Trail. Simon Kenton Pathfinders. Jim Cook; 5569 Runke Rd.; St. Paris, OH 43072. (937) 206-9275. simon.kenton.pathfinders@gmail.com

Check here for more information.

Aug
4

3rd Annual Tour de Darke

Greenville. Spend this Sunday morning in the saddle, riding through the scenic countryside communities of Darke County; now offering an upper and lower loop for the mid-level route! Choose from among four casual, fun routes of 14/36/40/65 flat to rolling miles with rest stops offering snacks and sag support along the way. Tour past iconic Darke County locations such as Maid Rite, and Historic Bear’s Mill. Roads will be marked and some will include Darke County Parks’ Tecumseh Trail. Proceeds benefit future bike trail projects. Online Entry Only. Darke County Parks.

Jul
13

19th Annual Prairie Appreciation Ride

The ride starts 1:00 PM at the Prairie Grass Trailhead in London (262 W. High St.) and extends southwest to the Madison-Clark County border. Bicyclists can enjoy the beauty of July’s native flowers such as Royal Catchfly, curly dock, Queen Anne’s lace, and more. It’s an enjoyable and educational ride! After the official ride ends, head onto South Charleston or return back to London at your leisure.

Jun
15

11th Annual Bob Stomel Memorial Ride

Springboro. Honoring longtime bicycle industry leader and advocate Bob Stomel, this free ride begins and ends at North Park, exploring 15 miles of the city’s rolling streets and trails. Visit with local bicycle shops, advocacy groups, and more. Entry Deadline: June 6. Springboro Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Dan Boron; City of Springboro; 320 W. Central Ave.; Springboro, OH 45066. (937) 748-6183. BikingInTheBoro.com

Jun
8

21st Annual London Strawberry Bicycle Tour

London. Route options of 21/44/62/100 flat to rolling miles are offered, traveling winding scenic rural Madison, Clark, Fayette, and Greene Counties. The shortest route stays on the Prairie Grass Trail while longer routes venture to Jeffersonville, Cedarville, and South Charleston. Roads will be marked, GPX and paper maps available. Food and drinks provided. Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails. PO Box 308; London, OH 43140. (614) 205-6754. FMCPT.com

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