London. This budget tour starts in London and travels via trail and country roads through the beautiful Darby Creek and Deer Creek Valleys. There are places to stop and refresh along the way including restaurants, grocery and convenience stores.
Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails. PO Box 308; London, OH 43140. (614) 205-6754.
Waynesville. Choose rides of 25/38/65/100 rolling miles that travel through some of the most scenic areas in the beautiful Waynesville area. Fully-supported event plus prizes and more.
Entry fee plus minimum required pledge benefits the CF Foundation. Greater Cincinnati Chapter Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Leslie Lucas; 4420 Carver Woods Dr.; Cincinnati, OH 45242. (513) 533-9300.
Enjoy a ride of 10/30/60/100 flat to rolling miles over lightly-traveled roads heading towards Kiser Lake. Upon return, included Texas BBQ meal will be served.
Fully-supported ride includes four rest stops. Rider Limit: 500. Shifting Gears Cycling. Jason Byram; PO Box 302; Tipp City, OH 45371. (937) 469-4399.
Urbana. A trail ride of 15 miles for families or flat to very hilly routes of 30+/60+ miles explore Champaign and portions of neighboring counties. See beautiful scenic agricultural areas dotted with historical landmarks.
Riders will be served continental breakfast and a lunch. Funds raised help maintain trail and extend the Miami Valley Trails system northward. Entry Deadline: Aug. 30.
Simon Kenton Pathfinders. Nancy Baldwin; PO Box 91; Urbana, OH 43078. (937) 605-2434.
In conjunction with the Rib & Jazz Festival downtown London, the ride travels 30 miles over flat to roads in Madison and Clark Counties. A single rest stop is offered before return to London via a different route.
Secured bike corral offered to let cyclists enjoy the festival. Friends of Madison County Parks & Trails. PO Box 308; London, OH 43140. (614) 205-6754.
Yellow Springs. One-day ride of 28/56 hilly miles or two days of hills over 61/84/100 miles raising funds for area charities. Entry fee and fundraising requirements apply.
Fully supported with frequent rest stops. Bicycle mechanics on route.
Judith Fowler; Alzheimer’s Association; 3797 Summit Glen Dr. #G100; Dayton, OH 45449. (937) 291-3332.
Rides of 16/31/61/101 flat to rolling miles on quiet country roads supported with refreshments and snack stops offered on all but the 16-miler. Stops are in Miami County park facilities.
Proceeds to benefit Relay for Life of Miami County. Team Honda - Relay for Life.
Learn more at the ride's Facebook Page.
Vandalia. Enjoy the July 4th holiday on well-maintained routes of 31/62 miles riding through picturesque areas of the northern Miami Valley. This is the ride’s 18th year and many special surprises are promised for all participants.
A full-service event with sag support, tee shirts, lunch, water bottles, and a group of great volunteers. Join in the fun and celebrate our nation’s freedom by experiencing the freedom of bicycling the open road!
Vandalia-Butler Optimist Club. Steven Reed; PO Box 124; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 414-7602.
Lebanon. Explore the beautiful countryside of Lebanon, Ohio on this fundraiser of 6/25/35/70 rolling to very hilly miles. Visits picturesque farmland, quaint neighborhoods, historic covered bridge.
Fully-supported with post-ride activities.
American Diabetes Association. Susan DeLaat; 4555 Lake Forest Dr. Ste. 396; Cincinnati, OH 45242. (513) 759-9330 Ext. 6661.
The Clemens Cycle for Cancer celebrates the inspiration and memory of those who have fought, continue to fight or have lost the courageous battle against cancer, including Richard and Nancy Clemens for whom the event is named. Riders are encouraged to bring photos of their personal inspirations to be placed on the Hero Wall at the event.
Registration information and route descriptions are available at the ride web site.
