Rides - Month View

Same route, same potholes, same place to eat: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46706055

Everyone, For the Wednesday Morning Ride, July 2nd we will be riding to the Tallmadge Circle with a rest stop at the Crimson Cup on the circle. The route will be a combination of public roads and the Stow Bike-n-Hike and the Freedom Trail with flat to rolling hills. This will be a loop route with a total distance of 32 miles. We will be leaving the Barlow Rd. Bike-n-Hike parking lot at 9:00 am and riding at a pace of 13 to 15 mph and regroup as needed. Like all ABC rides, this ride is for current members and first-time guests. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before start time to allow for adequate check in time. As always, helmets are required on all ABC rides. Also, no ear buds and no use of cell phones for talking, text, or music while riding. It is also advised during daylight hours to use a good taillight and headlight when riding on public roads. These promote safety and alert drivers to our presence during all hours of the day. Please obey all traffic laws…safety is everyone’s responsibility. Also, make sure that your bike is properly maintained and is in good working condition. Each rider is expected to bring extra tubes, a pump, multi-tool, etc. for any mechanicals you may encounter. Thanks, Phil

A beautiful 23.1 mile route with a nice climb up Hametown: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44140179 Average speed 14-16mph, group generally stays together but not tightly enforced.

25 mile route consisting of roads and trails. Pretty easy in terms of climbing. Optional refreshment stop about halfway into route.

Cedar valley road climb, rest stop convenience store mile 34 Longer Faster typically has two groups 14-16 mph average for route and 16-19 mph in faster group. Bring Cue Sheet or GPS file. ALL RIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HELMET WHILE RIDING. PLEASE NO USE OF EAR BUDS AND CELL PHONES WHILE RIDING. RECOMMEND USE OF REAR VIEW MIRRORS OR RADAR. RECOMMEND USE OF HEADLIGHT, TAIL LIGHT AND REFLECTORS. PLEASE OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS. COME RIDE WITH US AND ENJOY THE RIDE! A Metric Century version is available: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47346962 adds Westfield and Chippewa Lake

Same route, same potholes, same place to eat: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46706055

Everyone, For the Wednesday Morning Ride, July 9th we will be riding to downtown Ravenna with a rest stop at Bean and the Baker. The route will be a combination of public roads and the Stow Bike-n-Hike with flat to rolling hills. This will be a loop route with a total distance of 34 miles. We will be leaving the Barlow Rd. Bike-n-Hike parking lot at 9:00 am and riding at a pace of 13 to 15 mph and regroup as needed. Like all ABC rides, this ride is for current members and first-time guests. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before start time to allow for adequate check-in time. As always, helmets are required on all ABC rides. Also, no ear buds and no use of cell phones for talk, text, or music while riding. It is also advised during daylight hours to use a good tail light and headlight when riding on public roads. These promote safety and alert drivers to our presence during all hours of the day. Please obey all traffic laws…safety is everyone’s responsibility. Also, make sure that your bike is properly maintained and is in good working condition. Each rider is expected to bring extra tubes, pump, multi-tool, etc. for any mechanicals you may encounter. Thanks, Phil

A ride north with a dip into Hinckley, 24 miles: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51584466

Short route going through Euclid Creek Reservation. We will be starting earlier then usual; START TIME 8:30 am. No refreshment stop this week.

Volunteers needed to ride tandem bikes with blind participants. Contact Dan Ocepek to volunteer for this rewarding event

Annual Signature ride open to Members and the general public. Four routes through some of Northern Ohio‘s most beautiful countryside. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR RIDE VIA BIKEREG AT THE LINK BELOW. Same day registration is also available at the event.

Everyone, For the Monday Night Ride, July 14th, we will be riding the Stow Bike-n-Hike Loop. The route will be a combination of public roads and the Bike-n-Hike with flat to rolling hills. This will be a loop route with a total distance of 21 miles. We will be leaving the Burst Park parking lot at 6:00 pm and riding at a pace of 12 to 14 mph and regroup as needed. There will not be a GPS route. Like all ABC rides, this ride is for current members and first-time guests. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before starting time to allow for adequate check in time. As always, helmets are required on all ABC rides. Also, no ear buds and no use of cell phones for talking, text, or music while riding. It is also advised during daylight hours to use good taillight and headlight when riding on public roads. These promote safety and alert drivers to our presence during all hours of the day. Please obey all traffic laws…safety is everyone’s responsibility. Also, make sure that your bike is properly maintained and is in good working condition. Each rider is expected to bring extra tubes, a pump, multi-tool, etc. for any mechanicals you may encounter. Thanks, Phil

To avoid Blossom traffic, we will meet at the Everett Rd Covered bridge: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43959881

Everyone, For the Wednesday Morning Ride, July 16th, is cancelled due to rain and thunderstorms. Thanks, Phil

Everyone, I had to cancel the Wednesday Morning Ride this morning so, I am posting a makeup ride for Thursday July 17th riding to downtown Kent with a rest stop at a local venue. The route will be a combination of public roads and the Stow Bike-n-Hike with flat to rolling hills. This will be a loop route with a total distance of 31 miles. We will be leaving the Barlow Rd. Bike-n-Hike parking lot at 9:00 am and riding at a pace of 13 to 15 mph and regroup as needed. Like all ABC rides, this ride is for current members and first-time guests. As always, helmets are required on all ABC rides. Also, no ear buds and no use of cell phones for talking, text, or music while riding. It is also advised during daylight hours to use good taillight and headlight when riding on public roads. Please obey all traffic laws…safety is everyone’s responsibility. Also, make sure that your bike is properly maintained and is in good working condition. Thanks, Phil

Ride from the Station Road Trailhead (across from the Brecksville Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Station) via the Emerald Necklace. Longer Faster typically has two groups 14-16 mph average for route and 16-19 mph in faster group. Bring Cue Sheet or GPS file. ALL RIDERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HELMET WHILE RIDING. PLEASE NO USE OF EAR BUDS AND CELL PHONES WHILE RIDING. RECOMMEND USE OF REAR VIEW MIRRORS OR RADAR. RECOMMEND USE OF HEADLIGHT, TAIL LIGHT AND REFLECTORS. PLEASE OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS. COME RIDE WITH US AND ENJOY THE RIDE!

Chardon to Swine Creek reservation and back (31 miles). All paved trail except for the Middlefield area. Available options for snacks in Middlefield.

Everyone, For the Wednesday Morning Ride, July 23rd, we will be riding to Twinsburg with a rest stop at a local venue. The route will be a combination of public roads and the Bike-n-Hike with flat to rolling hills. This will be a loop route with a total distance of 33 miles. We will be leaving the Barlow Rd. Bike-n-Hike parking lot at 9:00 am and riding at a pace of 13 to 15 mph and regroup as needed. Like all ABC rides, this ride is for current members and first-time guests. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before starting time to allow for adequate check in time. As always, helmets are required on all ABC rides. Also, no ear buds and no use of cell phones for talking, text, or music while riding. It is also advised during daylight hours to use good taillight and headlight when riding on public roads. These promote safety and alert drivers to our presence during all hours of the day. Please obey all traffic laws…safety is everyone’s responsibility. Also, make sure that your bike is properly maintained and is in good working condition. Each rider is expected to bring extra tubes, a pump, multi-tool, etc. for any mechanicals you may encounter. Thanks, Phil

Same route, same potholes, same place to eat: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46706055

Everyone, For the Wednesday Morning Ride, July 30th we will be riding to Bedford by way of Greenwood Parkway with a rest stop at the Bedford Falls Café. The route will be a combination of public roads and the Bike-n-Hike with flat to rolling hills. This will be an out and back route with a total distance of 37 miles and 1400 ft. of vertical climbing. We will be leaving the Barlow Rd. Bike-n-Hike parking lot at 9:00 am. and riding at a pace of 13 to 15 mph and regroup as needed. Like all ABC rides, this ride is for current members and first-time guests. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before start time to allow for adequate check in time. As always, helmets are required on all ABC rides. Also, no ear buds and no use of cell phones for talking, text, or music while riding. It is also advised during daylight hours to use a taillight and headlight when riding on public roads. These promote safety and alert drivers to our presence during all hours of the day. Please obey all traffic laws…safety is everyone’s responsibility. Also, make sure that your bike is properly maintained and is in good working condition. Each rider is expected to bring extra tubes, a pump, multi-tool, etc. for any mechanicals you may encounter. Thanks, Phil