Here is a link to photos taken by Sue Richards during the 2010 Roscoe Ramble.  Sue Richards' Roscoe 2010 Flicker photos
 

Registration for next year's ride will open in January 2011

Registrations

• Register through this Website.Roscoe Ramble - Registration Closed
  

• Download a paper Registration Form.
• If a half-double room is requested and no roommate is listed, you will be assigned a roommate. If no roommate is available, you will be responsible for full cost of the room.

Directions to Start Points

There are two starting points, one for the 55-mile option, the second for the traditional 75 mile option. [Directions will be mailed to participants]

  2010 55 mile start location info      2010 75 mi start location info

GPS Ride files available at mapmyride.com

The entry fee includes:

• Overnight Parking at the starting point
• Snack stop at the fire station Saturday morning
• An incredible lunch at an Amish farm on Saturday
• Ice-cream upon arrival in Roscoe Village
• Evening dinner on Saturday
• Breakfast in Coshocton on Sunday
• Snack stop Sunday morning
• Lunch Sunday
• Ice-cream Sunday afternoon at the finish
• Maps & painted route markings
• SAG support
• Luggage transport
• Swimming & massage arrangements in Coshocton
• Fun, fellowship and scenery!

FAQ's

How difficult is the ride?

Many riders have found this to be a challenging ride, although it has been toned down in recent years due to necessary route changes—many of the steepest hills are no longer on the route. Now, with the new 50-mile ride option, we believe the ride will be enjoyed by anyone who is comfortable riding 50 miles.

Compared to Pedal to the Point, our rest stops are less frequent and the terrain is hillier. There are two rest stops on the route each day and convenience stores along the route. Saturday, the authentic Amish lunch in the Village of Charm is a welcome rest between the hills. On Sunday, the ride is mostly flat until the rest stop in Stone Creek, followed by some hills. If it is hot and humid you should set a slower pace to avoid unnecessary heat stress.

What are the accommodations like?

The majority of participants stay in motels that are only a short walk south of Roscoe Village. About 20 people will camp in the newly rebuilt and beautiful Coshocton campground, north of the village. The hotels have indoor pools and whirlpools, and all riders, including campers, are welcome to use these facilities. All rooms have at least one double bed.

Luggage will be dropped off at your hotel or the campground on Saturday afternoon and picked up Sunday morning.

What about non-riders?

Spouses, children, and friends who drive down separately are sure to have a good time. This is a great opportunity for them to visit the historic, restored Canal era Roscoe Village where museums and shops abound. There is also the Coshocton Lake Park Recreational Complex that has an Aquatic Center, authentic Canal Boat Ride, Nature Trails, a campground, and a small lake with paddle boats. You might also visit other towns along the way to Roscoe village as well.

We have special prices for the Saturday dinner (which is all-you-can-eat). We can even determine prices for rest-stop meals, such as the one at the Amish Farm on Saturday.

Do tandem riders participate on this ride?

Yes, each year we have around seven tandem teams. This is a great way to enjoy the tandem experience.

For more information

Contact the Ride Chairperson, Jim Birt.

Dear Jim & Judy,

We had such a good time!

This tour is very organized and well supported with many special touches! Registration online was easy and straightforward. Rider information packets were well done and route maps were excellent. The routes were gorgeous with lots of variety. The hills were challenging but manageable and the views and down hills were outstanding! The snack & lunch stops were well spaced and well stocked with great fresh fruit and delicious cookies! Lunch on Saturday at the Amish farm was a highlight — loved the homemade bread and frozen fruit cups, and again wonderful cookies! It was heartwarming to be with farm owner's families, the children and the farm animals — a beautiful setting.

Great to share ice cream treats with other riders upon arrival in Roscoe Village! It was also very meaningful to be able to hose off our bikes at the Coshocton Village Inn & Suites after riding through some scattered showers that day. The rooms at the Inn & Suites were outstanding! We really enjoyed to be able to store our bikes in the room. The dinner at Grace United Methodist Church on Saturday night was excellent. The door prizes were a lot of fun — and especially because we won one! Printing photos of the riders and countryside and making them available to the riders as souvenirs was a very nice touch!

We also really enjoyed meeting and getting to know the other riders — so many interesting and fun people! We made some new friends. Roscoe Village is a charming place — although you need to make sure you walk the streets before dinner to catch open shops. Nice also that there were restaurants with patios and live music to enjoy later in the evening. The flatter ride back on Sunday was welcome especially in 90º heat. The "all-fruit" snack stop was awesome — nice touch with the table cloths on the picnic tables! Lunch at the church on Sunday was lovely — especially appreciated the air conditioning! And ice cream in Canal Fulton was a wonderful reward.

We mostly enjoyed the all the people involved — the organizers, your team, the riders and everyone else who supported the event (hotel personnel, the folks at the churches, the snack & lunch stops, the SAG drivers & photographers, etc.). Everyone was so gracious and friendly.

Bravo!

See you next year!

Mike & Marianne Wray

Jim,

Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed Roscoe this year. Great tour, the larger arrows on the roads were appreciated, the food was wonderful, and I especially enjoyed the new route on the second day of the tour. Most of all, I really appreciate your hard work to make this bike tour a great success. See you next year!

Margaret (Peg) Stoner