Arcanum. An expanded full weekend of fun in “cyclist heaven.” Unique event where rest stops are converted to donut stops and for each donut a rider eats, five minutes is deducted from their finish time. Beautiful flat course, 1,600 riders, 750 dozen donuts in 2012! New this year: The Double (D)onut Challenge: 64 miles with four donut stops.
Free kids events, camping, sleeping bag space, music and entertainment, family fun.
Dayton area. Celebrate the 111th anniversary of powered flight by riding in the countryside near where bicycle makers Wilbur and Orville Wright developed their revolutionary Flyer. Route choices: 25/50/62/100 flat to very hilly miles. Well-marked and lightly-traveled roads, friendly volunteers, ample food including homemade cookies.
Dayton Cycling Club. Ed Witte; 1330 Sterling Rd.; Troy, OH 45373. (937) 335-3096. DaytonCyclingClub.org
Oregonia. Entry fee and required pledges on this fundraiser for MS. A fully-supported, two-day event with riding through scenic countryside and beautiful small towns in Southwestern Ohio. Start/finish/overnight in Oregonia with route choices of 25/50/75 miles per day, 100 miles on Saturday. Extras include meals, beer garden, swimming pool, music, tent village, festivities.
Springfield. Ride starts in state park and overnights in the German Village of Columbus. Riders travel 50+ miles per day on flat to rolling roads and bikeways. Sag supported with rest stops along the way. Stroll through charming German Village, dinner on your own in one of the many area restaurants, visit shops, enjoy the company of your fellow riders.
Rider Limit: 60. Entry Deadline: Aug. 2.
Dayton Cycling Club. John Bramhall; 1540 Stockton Ave.; Dayton, OH 45409. (937) 305-0410. bram_hall@ameritech.net
Dayton. Fundraiser for baby pantry and parenting classes. Trail routes of 6/13/21/34/63/100 flat to rolling miles. Family-oriented atmosphere with music, ice cream, prizes, massage, children’s concert and festival. Details and entry available online.
Life Resource Centre. Paul Coudron; 425 N. Findlay St.; Dayton, OH 45404. (937) 212-3862. DaytonLife.org
Yellow Springs. Fundraiser offering one-day Saturday rides of 28/46 hilly miles, or a two-day trip covering 61/84/100 hilly miles. Entry fees and fundraising requirements apply. Routes are fully-supported, rest stops closely spaced. Bicycle mechanics on route. Young’s Ice Cream.
Alzheimer’s Association; Judith Fowler; 31 W. Whipp Rd.; Dayton, OH 45459. (937) 610-7004. www.YoungsBikeTour.com
Troy. Fundraiser for Relay for Life of Miami County, the ride takes place on quiet roads with route choices of 15/30/60 flat to rolling miles. The 15-miler is entirely on bike paths. Longer rides use paths, roads, and visit various parks facilities. Refreshments provided to all.
Team Honda Relay for Life of Miami County. nicholas_webb@ahm.honda.com
Vandalia. Enjoy the Fourth of July holiday on our well-maintained routes of 31 and 62 flat to rolling miles. Tour picturesque areas of the northern Miami Valley. Special surprises for all participants in this, our 19th annual tour! Fully-supported with sag support, tee shirts, lunch, water bottles, great volunteers. Join in the fun and celebrate or nation’s independence!
Steven Reed; PO Box 124; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 414-7602. www.VandaliaFreedomTour.org
Middletown. Ride through scenic Southwestern Ohio on swept roads via routes of 22 to 83 rolling miles. Supported ride with homemade food at stops on all routes. Family fun ride on riverside bike trail. Longer rides feature rolling country roads along streams, farms, and covered bridges. Multiple loops allow for longer distances. Timed sections available. Shower facilities available. Organized by cyclists for cyclists. Y Ride? ‘Cause it’s fun!
Milford. American Diabetes Association. Eric Riggs; 4555 Lake Forest Dr. Ste. 396; Cincinnati, OH 45242. (513) 759-9330 Ext. 6661. diabetes.org/cincinnatitourdecure
