Great Bridge News from Piqua!

Two major projects for trail bridges in Piqua are complete!

The City of Piqua announced the re-opening on one bridge and the grand opening of another in September 2023. Together, these bridges provide vital north-south AND east-west connections in the city and link two of the Miami Valley Trails. Let's take them one at a time.

Great Miami River Trail

Sep
29

Celebrate 50 Years of Trails!

Join MVRPC, The Troy Foundation, the City of Troy, the Miami Caounty Park District, and Miami County for a Celebration of Fifty Years of Trails! On Friday, September 29, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. gather at the Adams Street Bridge in downtown Troy for a short ceremony to unveil a new historical marker beside the Great Miami River Trail, noting the origins of the Miami Valley Trails network. Bike there along the Great Miami River Trail or park at Hobart Arena (255 Adams St, Troy, OH 45373) and walk across the bridge to the event.

Oct
1

6th Annual Tour de Gem

Sponsoring Organization(s): Sponsors : Winsupply, Insignia, Sunbelt Business Advisors, The Dayton Foundation, Wagner Subaru, Reliable Home Experts Event Description:

Tour de Gem 6th Annual Cycling Classic is a fundraising cycling event for local Nonprofits to raise money and bring awareness to their important missions. This is a fun, family-friendly way for cyclists of all ages and abilities to have a positive impact in their community and explore the many GEMs the Dayton region has to offer.

Registration fees:

Downtown Dayton - Closed on Right Bank

A City of Dayton sanitary sewer project has the Great Miami River Trail closed in downtown Dayton on the west bank of the river. The project is working in phases and is scheduled for completion in Spring of 2024. Some portion of the GMR Trail on the west side of the river will be closed from now until Spring 2024, so use of the east side is generally advised.

Aug
26

Tour de Crown

Presented by Great Parks of Hamilton County, the Tour de CROWN is a ride for all ages and abilities, featuring existing and proposed trails in the Cincinnati region's expanding biking and walking network. Three distance options will start and end at Fifty West Brewing Company, right off the Little Miami Scenic Trail. Each route will feature rest stops and SAG support from Reser Bicycle Outfitters.

Jun
17

Trail Town Celebration: Spring Valley

Buckeye Trail Association Welcomes Spring Valley as newest Trail Town

Spring Valley, Ohio-The Buckeye Trail Association welcomes Spring Valley as their 19th Trail Town June 17, 2023. Trail Towns are a way to connect hikers with the local community. Long distance trails attract travelers from outside the local community who want to explore interesting places in their travels and need services that a Trail Town can provide.

Sep
10

Simon Kenton Pathfinders 23rd Annual Bike Tour

Support the ongoing maintenance of the beautiful Simon Kenton Trail in Champaign and Logan Counties!

Your choice of a metric half century (31 miles) or a full metric Century (62 miles). Simpn Kenton Pathfinders will also have a kid/family safe 15 mile ride totally on the trail. Routes will be on both roads and trail in a rural area; choice of hilly, flat or both. All distances are approximate.

Jun
10

20th London Strawberry Bicycle Tour

Starting in London. Flat to rolling routes of 21/44/62/100 miles are offered, conducting riders through winding scenic rural Madison, Clark, Fayette, and Green Counties. The shortest route remains on the Ohio To Erie Trail; longer routes venture to Jeffersonville, Cedarville, and South Charleston. Road markings, GPX, paper maps for navigation. Food and drinks to keep you going.

May
13

9th Geology Tour

Starting in South Charleston and riding on the Ohio to Erie Trail. This is a free, “stop and go” educational ride led by a retired geologist. Riders will pause at interesting geological sites along the approximately 15-mile, flat to rolling route and learn about the deep history of the area. New starting point annually. Rider Limit: 20. 

Sponsored by the Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails. (614) 205-6754. 

More Information and registration available at this link.

Apr
29

Tri-State Trails Spring Trail Adventure

Saturday, April 29, 3:00-6:30pm

Municipal Brew Works at Spooky Nook

601 N B St, Hamilton, Ohio 45013

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