Rides, Tours, Meetings, & Events

GCPT Night Rides Aug. 8

Xenia, OH - "Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for a 20 mile moonlight ride along the region’s bike trails..." more

Tandem Riders Set World Record

UK - "Two women have broken the world record for the fastest time circumnavigating the globe on a tandem bicycle." more

Man Finishes 3,200-Mile Bike Trek

8/2/20

DE - "Bryan Hylenski, originally from Bear, biked from Los Angeles to Rehoboth Beach with only the essentials on his back." more

Turbo Gravel Time Trial II

Geneva, OH - "We’re pleased to be working with local gravel groups again to announce Turbo Gravel TT II. The course is an expanded version of the rock creek area brought to you by Ohio Gravel Grinders, Rock Creek Roubaix, and Black Fork Gravel!" more

Tour de Trails Aug. 8

Columbus, IN - "Tour de Trails returns to Columbus this Saturday, August 8. The 8K Run and 5K Run/Walk both start at the Hawcreek Trail, in Lincoln Park, near the Hamilton Community Center and Ice Arena." more

Prairie Appreciation Ride Aug. 8

London, OH - "...this year, Julia Cumming & Sarah Macy of the Madison Soil & Water Conservation District will be heading the event." more

Simon Kenton Pathfinders Meeting Aug. 6

Urbana, OH - "Our monthly member meeting of the Simon Kenton Pathfinders will be held, using safe social distancing, masks should be worn, if attending." more

Black River Reservation Bike Ride Aug. 4

Lorain County, OH - "Guided cycling trip with all equipment provided including bicycle, and helmet. We do suggest participants to have previous cycling experience. Open to ages 12 and up..." more

Ted and Laura King’s Gravel Riding Adventure

"What happens when two of the best gravel riders in the world find their race season canceled? If you’re Ted and Laura King, you do the longest, hardest rides of your life." more

Rescheduled Belgian Waffle Ride in Doubt

7/29/20

CA - "...Most of the 4,000 registered riders saw their race entries automatically roll over to the rescheduled date..." more

DIY Dirty Kanza

Bike the CLE Aug. 1

Cleveland, OH - "...a FREE virtual event based on the routes we had approved for this year's Fundo!.." more

25 Connects Virtual Kick-Off July 29

Cleveland, OH - "Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) recently launched 25Connects, a community planning process for the West 25th Street corridor..." more

The First & Last FAKEBRAI

7/27/20

IA - "Iowa’s famed RAGBRAI did not happen this year in its usual form, but it did not stop RAGBRAI teams from pulling on their jerseys and shorts and riding the paved bike trails in SE Minnesota." more

Annual Ox Roast Bicycle Tour Canceled

West Jefferson, OH - This event that was originally scheduled for Sept. 7, 2020, has been canceled. more

Greenway Games Aug. 1 - 9

7/26/20

NJ - "The Greenway Games are being held during what would have been the second week of the Olympic games..." more

Bike to the Bridge Aug. 1

Bryan, OH - "The annual Bike to the Bridge will directly benefit individuals and families who have been affected by cancer through Cancer Assistance of Williams County..." more

Bikes & the Law

Cleveland, OH - "Join attorney Ken Knabe, from Knabe Law Firm Co, LPA., for a presentation and Q & A about bike laws and how to stay safe and legal while riding."

Register Now for Tour de Trails

7/23/20

Columbus, IN - "The Columbus Parks and Recreation Department reminds you that the early registration deadline is fast approaching for this year’s Tour de Trails Run/Walk on Saturday, August 8." more

Huron County Transportation Plan

7/22/20

Huron county, OH

Bike Excursion and Garden Stroll July 29

Mt. Vernon, OH - "Join the Knox County Park District summer interns for a bike ride on the Kokosing Gap Trail and a guided stroll through the Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC) at Gambier..." more

Ironman Kona Canceled

7/21/20

"The Ironman Kona World Championships have been canceled for the first time since their 1978 inception." more

Colorado Classic Is Canceled

7/21/20

CO - "Race organizer RPM Events Group announced on July 17 that the 2020 edition of the Colorado Classic has been canceled. The women’s pro cycling race had been set for August 27 to 30." more

GCPT Morning Milers July 25

Xenia, OH - "...This ride is not for the beginner skill level and does include a short, off-trail portion." more

COVID Frontline Worker Bikes 3,500 Miles

Lockport, NY - "Theresa Mellas spent eight weeks on the front lines of the COVID crisis, then decided she needed a different kind of challenge..." more

Virtual Tour de France Update

7/20/20

"Over the past three weekends, men and women pro cyclists competed in the first Virtual Tour de France..." more

Men Bike from Florida to Massachusetts

7/16/20

"The scariest part of John Correiro’s bicycle ride from his home in southern Florida to his home in Westport came with 15 miles or so to go." more

Bicycle Safety Checks July 25

Covington, KY - "MoBo Bicycle Co-op, Queen City Bike, Ride the COV, Reser Bicycle Outfitters, and a few hardy volunteers are offering free bicycle safety checks on the fourth Saturday of every month at the Covington Farmers Market." more

Snowmass 50 Will Run with Limited Field

7/16/20

CO - "...Skico officially announced Wednesday the Snowmass 50 mountain bike race (July 25-26) and the Power of Four trail run (Aug. 1-2) as ready to roll." more

Traveling Across U.S. by Scooter

7/16/20

"... It’s just over 4,000 miles, a total of 10 states and it will take us about 60 days." more

The Lakefront Study & Survey

7/16/20

Cleveland, OH - "...The year-long study will focus on leveraging nature-based solutions to improve the environment, reconnect communities to the lake, enhance public health and wellness, bolster the economy, and improve aquatic and terrestrial habitats." more

Student Bikes 48 Days after Flights Canceled

"...The 20-year-old Greek college student had been stuck in Scotland, where he studied, with no way to return to Athens while flights were shut down due to the pandemic." more

1 Man, 105 Ironmans in 2 Years

U.S. - "To mark the start of his sixties, Will Turner swam, biked, and ran 14,765 miles, many of which took place through iconic national parks and public lands..." more

Speaker Shares Appalachian Trail Conquest

Loudonville, OH - "John Hill of Vermillion shared his four-part adventure of conquering the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail with members of the Rotary Club of Loudonville..." more

2020 Rapha Women’s 100 Looks a Bit Different

7/14/20

"...Previously, the Women’s 100 has been held as a series of women’s group rides all over the world..." more

Virtual Tour de France has Begun

"...In the virtual Tour, women’s and men’s pro cycling teams are racing on the same courses and the same distance for each stage..." more

Trio Embarks on 4,000-Mile Cross-Country Bike Ride

7/14/20

"...Jack Downing, Nico Khazzam and Zane Nyhus embarked late last week from Yorktown, Va., on the TransAmerica Bicycle Trail. They plan to ride the trail all the way to Astoria, Ore., near the Pacific Ocean, a 4,228-mile journey." more

NYC Triathlon Is Now a Virtual Duathlon

"... this year, not all is lost for those signed up to participate in the Olympic-distance triathlon. In its place, athletes can participate in a virtual duathlon..." more

Traffic Laws July 21

Cleveland, OH - "Join Bike Cleveland every 3rd Tuesday for informative classes on a wide range of cycling topics. During social distancing requirements our Bike Smarts Classes are FREE to all and will be held virtually via Zoom." more

Rose Farm to Malta Ride Recap

7/11/20

OH - "...39 miles. 3800 feet of climbing. 9 cyclists. We parked at the church in Rose Farm..." more

Trailblazer Adventure July 18 - Aug. 5

SW OH - "Here's a great family activity from Little Miami Watershed Network..." more

Alberto Contador Breaks Everesting Record

7/11/20

"Seven-time Grand Tour winner, Alberto Contador, has set a new Everesting record in a time of 7 hours, 27 minutes and 20 seconds." more

Chris Froome Leaving Team INEOS

7/9/20

"Team INEOS announced on Thursday that will not be renewing Chris Froome’s contract this December. Froome, 35, will instead be joining team Israel Start-Up Nation for next season." more

Tour de Troit Virtual Rides

Detroit, MI - " Tour de Troit is hosting four virtual rides to encourage riders to enjoy the city and support our efforts in making Detroit more bike-friendly." more

The Crusher July 17

MI - "The Crusher offers all riders an opportunity to explore U.P. gravel, two-tracks and fire roads, at their own pace..." more

Dirty Kanza Canceled

7/7/20

"...DK was set to host 3,800 riders in Emporia, Kansas, from September 10 through 13." more

The Great American Ride Virtual Event

7/6/20

"The Great American Ride might just be the best virtual event yet. The challenge combines an activity that many people are doing in earnest — riding bikes — with something no one has done before..." more

U.S. Bike Racing in the COVID-19 Era

7/6/20

"...Despite the obstacles, USA Cycling has worked hard to create a blueprint for a return to racing,..." more

Stowe Bike Festival Keeps the Party Rolling

7/6/20

VT - "It's when hundreds of bicyclists ride throughout town and the Cady Hill Forest. This year, organizers felt it wasn't responsible to have large groups of people coming together..." more

GCPT Night Ride July 11

Xenia, OH - "Join the GCP&T Trail Sentinels for moonlight rides along the region’s bike trails..." more

Simon Kenton Pathfinders Members Meeting July 9

Urbana, OH - "After quite a few months of Zoom meetings, we are going to be back face to face for our July meeting..." more

Full Moon Ride July 5

London, OH

USA Cycling Cancels Road, Mountain & Track National Championships

7/1/20

"USA Cycling announced that it has been forced to cancel many of the national championships for the 2020 season, because of the coronavirus pandemic." more

Sea Otter 2020 Cancelled

7/1/20

"Even by new October dates, officials say safety standards can not be met." more

1st Sanctioned Bike Race Since March

7/1/20

OR - "It’s been 116 days since the last officially sanctioned bicycle race happened in Oregon." more

Tales from the Trans South Dakota Race

7/1/20

SD - "Tom Woods discovered beauty and wonder while racing through an area that’s often disregarded as 'flyover country'..." more

Graveling through a Pandemic

6/29/20

"Race Directors reflect on what’s in store for gravel." more

Zwift Offers Virtual Tour de France

6/29/20

"...This year, the race has been postponed until August 29 because of the coronavirus pandemic, making this the first time the Tour has postponed or not held at all since World War II." more

Mountain Bikers get a Rare Chance to Race

6/29/20

AK - "The Midsummer Masher mountain bike race at Mirror Lake scored high marks Sunday for following the rules— everyone volunteering or watching wore masks, and racers left in 30-second intervals to avoid crowding on the single-track trails." more

Bladensburg North 45 Ride Recap

6/29/20

OH - "...45 miles. 3750 feet of climbing. 3 cyclists. It was humid and hot the whole day..." more

New Format for Rebecca's Private Idaho

6/27/20

"Long-running gravel event becomes 'RPI Challenge' for 2020 containing training programs, motivation tips, and final ride." more

Bike the Cbus Bingo July 1

Columbus, OH - "...Due to Covid 19, we cannot hold our typical live event. But, we have created a fun virtual scavenger hunt with a bingo format just for you!" more

Eurobike gets Go-Ahead for November

6/26/20

DEU - "Eurobike organizers say local officials have given it the go ahead to hold its event here on its new dates, Nov. 24-26, 2020." more

2020 Hilltop USA Virtual 5K July 3

Columbus, OH - "...You will have the whole 4th of July weekend to complete your virtual race, and you will even have an option to submit your results!" more

Red Kite Ronde fkt July 1

Bexley, OH - "...In lieu of a mass start Ronde, we will be holding a Ronde FKT. What is a Ronde FKT, you ask? The Ronde FKT is a 'fastest known time' format of our Ronde course." more

Smart Cycling on Zoom June 30

Cleveland, OH - "The Smart Cycling curriculum is designed to develop confidence and competence of a bicycle rider. Students will learn about choosing a bicycle, basic parts of a bike, essential equipment, as well as how to safely and comfortably ride your bike in various traffic conditions, terrain and climates." more

Dirty Kanza Founder Fired

6/21/20

"The founder of Dirty Kanza, Jim Cummins, has been fired by the race’s parent company Life Time following a post on Cummins’ personal Facebook page..." more

Helmet Giveaway for Kids & Teens June 27

Loveland, OH - "...Please pass the word about this bicycle-safety event to families with children or teens!" more

Pelotonia Goes Virtual

6/19/20

Columbus, OH - "...Ribble is one of 7500+ expected to take part in this year's annual Pelotonia event." more

Celebrate Dad with Pedal and Paddle Activities

6/18/20

Pottstown, PA - "Cyclists, paddlers and beginners will be able to get outdoors this Father’s Day weekend for the soft opening of a regional recreation company." more

Moving Around During the Pandemic June 23

Cleveland, OH - "...Through this conversation we want to learn more about what people’s transportation experiences are right now in the middle of the pandemic, as well as think together about what a better future for transportation in Cleveland might be." more

Anyone Can Get into the Leadville 100(K) this Year

6/16/20

"As with many races and events, the Leadville 100 is going virtual for 2020. While the in-person race is typically sold out each year, the virtual event is offering unlimited registrations." more

Ride to Provide June 16 - 30

Cleveland, OH - "...our local hunger centers need your support. That is why from June 15th-30th, Bike Cleveland is helping support local food pantries in partnership with the Hunger Network." more

Bridge Path Opens

6/15/20

Tarrytown, NY - "...After much anticipation, the 3.6-mile 'shared-use path' linking Tarrytown and South Nyack opened Monday afternoon. Cuomo held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate." more

Riding Well June 24

Cleveland, OH - "...Join David Pauer, for a fun and informative talk about why its more important than ever to focus on our health and how the bicycle can help improve health and wellbeing and how you can encourage cycling at your worksite." more

Walk.Bike.Ohio Meetings

OH - "ODOT’s first-ever pedestrian and bicycle policy plan — Walk.Bike.Ohio —is taking shape. The team needs your feedback on the plan’s themes, strategies and priorities." more

MetroParks Trails Challenge

6/14/20

Dayton, OH - "...The MetroParks’ outdoor recreation team selected 25 trails, varying in mileage and difficulty, that participants can hike, walk, bike, jog, run or paddle." more

Hay Camp Brewing Company holds Community Bike Swap

6/14/20

Rapid City, SD - "...There were tricycles, bicycles, and even unicycles at the Hay Camp’s third annual bike swap. Enthusiasts from around the area met at Hay Camp to swap tools, bike parts, and even bikes." more

GCPT Morning Milers June 20

Xenia, OH - "Beginning at various locations around Greene County, these rides will take you on various scenic round trips with our Trail Sentinels..." more

Bike Lock Bike Smarts June 16

Cleveland, OH - "A Bike and A Bike Lock go together like peanut butter and jelly..." more

Critical Mass Bike Protest

6/11/20

San Francisco, CA - "Critical Mass—a way for cyclists to use their bikes to reclaim public spaces and to support social causes—has a tradition reaching back to the early 1990s..." more

Input Wanted on W. 65th Street Design

Cleveland, OH - "The City of Cleveland is seeking feedback about the design of W. 65th St from Denison Ave to Herman now through June 21st..." more

Virtual Happy Hour June 15

Cleveland, OH - "Join Bike Cleveland for a Virtual Happy Hour! We will host a casual discussion of the latest news in biking in our region. Learn about our current advocacy campaigns, virtual education programs, and how you can help make our streets safe." more

Slow Silent Roll in Solidarity June 14

Bexley, OH - "...We can do better. We must do better." more

GCPT Night Rides June 13

Xenia, OH

Ride for Justice June 12

Cleveland, OH

Virtual Captain's Ball June 18 - 30

Cleveland, OH - "...the Canal Boat Captain's Ball is going virtual! Beginning June 18 and going through June 25, an online auction with items from throughout the Ohio & Erie Canalway and beyond will be open to the general public..." more

Charm Gravel Ride Recap

Charm, OH - "...There is some pavement at the start and end and to connect gravel roads but there is over 80% gravel on this route." more

Union Avenue Proposal

6/8/20

Cleveland, OH

Full Moon Ride Report

6/8/20

London, OH

American Eagle Day Trash Trek June 20

Bolivar, OH - "...American Eagle Day (June 20th) is a special day to commemorate the anniversary of the Bald Eagle’s selection as our National Symbol and to celebrate its return to America’s skies..." more

Volksmarch June 6

Zoar, OH - "...The course winds through the historic village of Zoar and down the Ohio and Erie Canal Towpath trail before heading back to Zoar. The course will include a 3k and 5k option..." more

Mountain Bike Trail Opens in Sitka

6/3/20

AK - "...the club made the decision to build the trail in early March and came in around 5 days before their deadline of June 1..." more

Cyclists Ride Thru City to Honor Friend

6/2/20

AZ - "A regular Monday evening bicycle outing involving a handful of friends ballooned into a police-escorted ride of around 50 people, as the local cycling community gathered to pay tribute to bike enthusiast Mark Seeger, who died Sunday after being struck by a pickup while riding on Grand Avenue." more

Bangkok's ASEANBIKE Show Moved to 2021

6/2/20

DEU - "Organizers of the ASEANBIKE 2020 show have announced they have postponed the inaugural event until sometime next year..." more

BrewDog Tuesday Night Ride June 2

Canal Winchester

Riding the Arctic Circle

Virtual Trail Opening

Round Rock, TX - "The Brushy Creek Trail Extension opens Friday, June 5 and residents are invited to view the celebration online including a ribbon cutting." more

Vision for the Valley Virtual Meetings

Cleveland, OH - "Vision for the Valley moves forward with the challenge to craft One River for all, create One Vision for all parties to rally behind and through support and cooperation, build One Cleveland, with a healthier, more equitable, and more sustainable future." more

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