Refreshing August Bicycle Rides

Just doing something different or going someplace new can bring zest to life! Try one or more of these rides for a refreshing change of pace:

Every Saturday Morning, The Ohio City Bike Coop Social Ride, 10:30 a.m.

This weekly ride begins at the Coop in the Flats on the Cuyahoga River, 1840 Columbus Rd, Cleveland and ends by noon. The rides visit free local events or have a theme.  Read more…

Saturday, August 13, Geneva, 4th Bridges and Vines Bicycle Tour

A full-service fundraiser benefitting the United Way of Ashtabula County. In the heart of Ashtabula County’s wine country, ride 13, 25, 39, 65 or 103 flat to rolling miles. Travel past vineyards, through picturesque covered bridges, and near the Grand River. Century riders will cruise by the shores of Lake Erie. Spend some time at one of the county’s wineries post-ride. Lunch provided, tee shirt optional. Read more…

Saturday, August 13 and 27, 8 pm, Peninsula, Night Rides on the Towpath Trail

Free, fun ride for all skill levels covering 12 to 15 flat miles on the Towpath Trail of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Helmet and bike light required. Start from Century Cycles. 1621 Main St.; Peninsula, OH 44264. (330) 657-2209.  Read more…

Wednesday, August 17 (rain date August 18), 6:30 pm, Tree Ride in the Heights

Beginning at the CH-UH Schools’ Delisle Center, 14780 Superior Blvd., Cleveland Heights. The approximately four-mile ride will feature information about the state of our regional tree health and local efforts to plant and tend more trees on public and private land. Also included will be tips about how to plant and tend your own trees. Read more… 

Friday, August 26, 7-9 am, Bike to Work Friday

Free Phoenix coffee and snacks at the Cleveland Bike Rack, 2148 E. 14th Street, if you happen to be in the vicinity. Read more…

Saturday, August 27, 7 am-4 pm, Magical History Tour

Lake County Historical Society, 415 Riverside Drive, Painesville, OH 44077, offers 25 and 50 mile routes with podcasts that fill you in on historic sites. Includes gourmet lunch, hydration and snack stops.
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Slow Roll Mondays

August 8 – University Circle
August 15 – Public Square
August 22 – West Park
August 29 – Wendy Park

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