Tours

April

Saturday, 4/12. THINK SPRING. Cuyahoga Valley National Park. A free tour with three rolling routes from which to choose: 15-mile trail ride or 25/35-mile road ride through the park. Hot soup and chili provided, participants bring dish to share. Akron Bicycle Club; 2285 White Marsh Dr.; Twinsburg, OH 44087. (216) 337-1051. www.AkronBike.org

Saturday, 4/19. 7th ATHENS SPRING RIDE / TOM'S TRILLIUM TOUR. Nelsonville. A scenic spring ride with budding dogwoods, redbuds, and wildflowers to brighten the day. Rolling to hilly terrain on routes of 25/40/60/70/100 miles; final 12 miles on flat, scenic Hockhocking – Adena Bikeway. A budget tour: provide own food, water, cash, tools! Athens Bicycle Club. Tom Wolf: (740) 594-9944. wolf@ohiou.edu

Sunday, 4/20. 23rd AFROST: A FREEBIE RIDE & OHIO SPRING TOUR. Amherst. Flat early season tour to test your fitness with a ride of 25/50/64 miles. Route visits many historic towns and villages in Lorain County. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org

Sunday, 4/20. SICCO: SPRING IN COLUMBIANA COUNTY OHIO. Columbiana. Two loops: 35-mile flat to rolling, and additional 28-mile rolling to hilly, visit charming small towns and scenic countryside. Lunch, snack stop included. Entry form on Web site. Out-Spokin' Wheelmen. Attn: Ray Chamberlin; PO Box 838; Youngstown, OH 44501-0838. (330) 757-3344. www.OutSpokinWheelmen.com

Saturday, 4/26. 13th NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels starts at 8 PM and covers 15-22 flat miles. Routed over the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Towpath Trail. Helmet and bike lights required. Century Cycles. 1621 Main St.; Peninsula, OH. (800) 201-7433. www.CenturyCycles.com

May

Saturday, 5/3. CHILI CENTURY. Goshen. Full-service tour of 38-100 miles, mostly flat to rolling. Travel some of Southwestern Ohio's best cycling country with optional Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation chili dinner at ride's end. Family fun day with face painting and rides for kids. Cincinnati Cycle Club. 6868 Wes Curt Ln.; Goshen, OH 45122. www.CincinnatiCycleClub.org

DATE CHANGE: Saturday, 5/3. PEDAL FOR PETS. Westerville. Date changed to September 13.

Saturday, 5/3. 10th BLACK SWAMP BUDGET TOUR. Bowling Green. Explore historic Black Swamp area where biggest riding challenge may be wind! 20/40/50/60 flat miles with map, route markings provided. Purchase food and drink in towns along route. Hostelling International - Toledo Area. Tour Director, PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 243-7680. patsquire@juno.com

NEW LISTING: Saturday, 5/3. TWO-RIVER TOUR. Orange Twp. Central Ohio Bicycle Club. www.team-cobc.com

Sunday, 5/4. 12th KLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ. Huron. Free, no-frills warm-up for TOSRV. A map is the only service on this ride of 85 rolling miles. Route passes through two towns where food may be purchased. Medina County Bicycle Club. Richard DeLombard; 805 Seneca Ave.; Huron, OH 44839. www.lrbcg.com/pogo/bike.html#KLM

NEW LISTING: Saturday - Sunday, 5/10 - 5/18. CLEVELAND BICYCLE WEEK. Greater Cleveland Area. Numerous organizations are coming together to produce the first-ever "Cleveland Bicycle Week." The idea is to promote cycling during National Bike Month by hosting fun and educational activities. www.clevelandbicycleweek.org

Friday, 5/16. FIVE RIVERS OUTDOORS BIKE TO WORK DAY. Dayton Area. www.myspace.com/biketoworkday

Saturday, 5/17. 13th NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels starts at 8 PM and covers 15-22 flat miles. Routed over the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Towpath Trail. Helmet and bike lights required. Century Cycles. 1621 Main St.; Peninsula, OH. (800) 201-7433. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 5/17. 14th PEDAL-WITH-PETE. Kent. Full-service fund-raiser benefitting cerebral palsy research. Routes of 17/40/60 flat to rolling miles; 60-miler offers scenic rolling hills and some challenges. Pedal-With-Pete. PO Box 274; Kent, OH 44240. (800) 304-7383. www.PedalWithPete.com

Saturday, 5/17. RIDE FOR ROCKY. Marion. Beautiful flat to rolling terrain following Scioto River into Delaware County for 32/64 flat to rolling miles. Fund raiser benefits American Cancer Society in memory of Rocky Rhoades. Entry fee with donations to ACS encouraged at sign-in. Team Rocky, Rocky's Cyclery & Fitness. Woody Barry; 263 Summit St.; Marion, OH 43302. (740) 375-5906. wbarry333@verizon.net

Sunday, 5/18. CANALWAY BICYCLE POKER RUN. Massillon. Stark County Bicycle Club. Ernie Lehman; Ernie's Bicycle Shop; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. ernie@ErniesBikeShop.com

Sunday, 5/18. ROLL WITH RIDE FOR WORLD HEALTH. Columbus. Fund raiser benefits nonprofit advocate for improved global health care through cross-country ride, advocacy, fund raising, and unique coast-to-coast lecture series. Routes of 20/40/60 flat to hilly miles. Short ride mostly on bike trails with flat to rolling terrain. Longer routes on quiet roads near Hoover Reservoir and Alum Creek. BBQ follows ride. Ride for World Health. PO Box 8234; Columbus, OH 43201. (330) 243-2842. www.RideForWorldHealth.org/solidarityrides/roll

Sunday, 5/18. HUFFMAN SPRING CLASSIC. Brookville. Select from scenic loop routes to ride 30/62/102 rolling to hilly miles through Montgomery, Preble, and Darke Counties. Optional Wolf Creek bike path route for family-friendly ride. Post-ride lasagna dinner included for preregistered only. Rider Limit: 250. Preregister By May 1. Dayton Cycling Club. Bob and Marian Eley; 1124 New Garden Rd.; New Paris, OH 45347. (937) 437-1124. Marian_Eley@hotmail.com

NEW LISTING: Sunday, 5/18. BIKE FOR BRIDGE HOSPICE. Bowling Green. Bridge Hospice. Bridge Hospice;1037 Conneaut Ave. Ste. 204; Bowling Green, OH 43402. (419) 352-9808.

Saturday, 5/24. COVERED BRIDGE TOUR. Brookville. See two to 10 covered bridges on this scenic ride through Southwestern Ohio. Routes of 23/44/74/105 rolling miles are offered. Dayton Cycling Club. Mark Buchwalder; 1781 Sunnymeade Rd.; Xenia, OH 45385. BikeWalder@yahoo.com

Saturday, 5/24. 8th JJJ: JERRY'S JEROMESVILLE JOURNEY. Oberlin. A free century (100-mile) tour with 50-mile cutoff. Visits rolling and hilly portions of southern Lorain and northern Ashland Counties. Named in honor of ride founder Jerry Warnke. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org

Sunday, 5/25. 2nd WHEELING HERITAGE TRAIL BICYCLE TOUR. Wheeling, W. Va. Riders choose among three routes: 10- and 25-mile riders tour only on the trail. The 62-mile ride leaves trail and loops through towns; includes stop at Bethany College. Very hilly terrain. Lunch served at start/finish. More casual riders and walkers may participate in Wheeling Heritage Trail history tour. Ohio Valley Trail Partners. 701 N. Lincoln Ave.; Bridgeport, OH 43912. (740) 635-3700. info@quickservicecycle.com

Friday, 5/30. BIKE TO WORK RIDE. Cleveland. ClevelandBikes. 4403 St. Clair Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44103-1125. (216) 374-7578. www.ClevelandBikes.org

June

Sunday, 6/1. 2nd RIDE CINCINNATI FOR BREAST CANCER. Cincinnati. Ride Cincinnati. Harvey Harris, M.D.; 8420 Crestdale Ct.; Cincinnati, OH 45236. (513) 984-5004. RideCincinnati.org

Sunday, 6/1. 2nd TOUR DE CURE: BIG BONE LICK. Big Bone Lick State Park, Ky. Experience beautiful vistas on routes of 35/62/100 includes options for rolling to very hilly terrain. Family Fun Ride of 8+ miles also offered in this diabetes fund raiser. Includes full support, lunch, entertainment, prizes. American Diabetes Association. Christina Waddle; 644 S. Linn Street Ste. 304; Cincinnati, Ohio 45203. (888) DIABETES Ext. 6669. www.diabetes.org/tour

Friday, 6/6. 13th NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels starts at 8 PM and covers 15-22 flat miles. Routed over the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Towpath Trail. Helmet and bike lights required. Century Cycles. 1621 Main St.; Peninsula, OH. (800) 201-7433. www.CenturyCycles.com

Friday - Sunday, 6/6 - 6/8. NO FRILLS TANDEM WEEKEND. Seville. No fee, maps provided, teams provide own food, lodging. Ride each day or any combination over terrain ranging from flat to rolling. Friday evening short ride and get-together. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow teams whilst traveling beautiful Overton Valley, Rouges Hollow, and historic Canal Fulton. Akron Bicycle Club & Orrville Cycling Club. Mark & Joyce Lange; 447 Whitestone Cir.; Wadsworth, OH 44281. (330) 336-5143. www.AkronBike.org

Saturday, 6/7. 3rd CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FUND RIDE. Lakeview. Ride 10/30/60/100 miles through beautiful Indian Lake and Logan County. Amish farms, Zanesfield Ski Valley Hi, beautiful Mad River. Shorter routes flat, century ranges from flat to hilly. Sag support and rest stops provided. Bring swimwear: ride starts and finishes at Old Field Beach where showers and swimming are available. Overnight camping at Indian Lake State Park. Benefits July 4th fireworks program fund. Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce. Pam Miller, Director; Chamber of Commerce; 8200 State Route 366; Russells Point, OH 43348. (937) 843-5392. www.IndianLakeChamber.org

URL REPLACES BAD EMAIL: Saturday, 6/7. 25th HOT TAMALE. Waldo. Sample homemade cookies, fresh strawberries, enjoy friendly food stops on this full-service tour. Offered are routes of 8/16/32/64 flat miles for cyclists of all abilities. Eight-miler is a Family Fun route. Entry Deadline: May 23. Heart of Ohio Tailwinds. Glen & Sandy Butterman; 500 S. Vine St.; Marion, OH 43302. (740) 382-9423. www.hot-tamale.org

Saturday, 6/7. 4th RIDE FOR LIFE. Gallipolis. Fully-supported tour of beautiful Southern Ohio farm country on this fund raiser benefitting American Cancer Society. Tee shirt and post-ride social/lunch. Routes are rolling 15/35/62 miles. Ohio Valley Bicycle Club. PO Box 63; Gallipolis, OH 45631. (740) 645-6379. www.OhioValleyBicycleClub.org

Saturday, 6/7. 12th CENTRAL OHIO TOUR DE CURE. Westerville. Four scenic, supported routes: Family Fun/30/60/100 flat to hilly miles offer choices for every skill level. Day starts with breakfast and a rousing send-off. Routes feature frequent rest stops with food and refreshment. Post-ride lunch and entertainment. American Diabetes Association. Devorah Kermisch; 471 E. Broad Street Ste. 1630; Columbus, OH 43215. (614) 436-1917. dkermisch@diabetes.org

Sunday, 6/8. 32nd SUNDAY IN JUNE. Burton. Scenic ride through the heart of Northeast Ohio's Amish countryside. Sunday in June is THE early-season classic. Routes of 25/50/62/100 miles, rolling with some hills. This full-service tour includes restful stops, route markings, and a hot pasta lunch. Early registration must be postmarked by Friday, May 23; groups eligible for discount. Cleveland Touring club. Bill Maurey: (440) 796-4736. Questions to: ClevelandTouringClub@Hotmail.com. Entry form @ ClevelandTouringClub.org

Saturday - Sunday, 6/7 - 6/8. 26th MARIETTA RIVER RENDEZVOUS RIDE. Duncan Falls. Ride 65 mostly flat miles along the Muskingum River to Marietta for an overnight stay and return ride the next day. Several significant hills thrown in to keep it interesting. Snacks, lunch provided along with baggage shuttle to college dorms, local hotels. Strawberries and ice cream at finish. Spaghetti dinner is followed by cruise on the Ohio River. Rider Limit: 500. Entry Deadline: May 23. Marietta Rowing & Cycling Club. Rick Ralston; PO Box 223; Marietta, OH 45750. (740) 336-4942. www.MariettaRCC.org

Saturday - Sunday, 6/7 - 6/8. 7th BOB HART MARATHON RIDE. Shaker Heights. Ride from Shaker Hts. (Cleveland) to Chautauqua, New York and back --300 miles total-- cover flat to rolling terrain. All are invited to join Bob Hart, a "senior" rider who has battled arthritis with chemotherapy and "heart." Sag support provided. Proceeds benefit Cleveland Arthritis Foundation. Entry Deadline: May 15. Bob Hart; 15700 Van Aken Blvd. #11; Shaker Hts., OH 44120. (216) 921-0199. RHart70390@aol.com

Sunday, 6/8. RIVER RENZEZVOUS. Ludlow, Ky. Full-service ride starting on the banks of the Ohio River covers from 25 rolling to 100 very hilly miles. Cincinnati Cycle Club. Attn: Ron Smith; 1690 Bingham Cir.; Hebron, KY 41048. (859) 586-9368. www.CincinnatiCycleClub.org

Sunday, 6/8. TOUR DE CURE ROCK N' RIDE. Cuyahoga Falls. American Diabetes Association. Amanda Minchin; 1815 West Market St.; Akron, OH 44313. (888) 342-2383 Ext. 6746. www.diabetes.org/tour

Sunday, 6/8. 14th TROY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL BIKE TOUR. Troy. Flat to rolling ride of 29/44/62 miles. Enjoy the ride, then the festival! Rest stops feature fresh strawberries and snacks. Shower facilities available. Follow the berries! Rider Limit: 600. Entry Deadline: May 24. Troy Strawberry Festival. Sabra Johnson; 405 SW Public Square Ste. 330; Troy, OH 45373. (937) 339-7714. tsf@TroyOhioChamber.com

Saturday, 6/14. 11th TOUR DE FEED. Hilliard. Scenic farm country in Hilliard/Plain city/Rosedale area. Covers 30/50 flat to rolling miles. Food stops, limited sag. Open to riders 16 and over. Benefits Operation Feed and Mid-Ohio Food Bank. Nationwide Insurance. Pam Noie; Nationwide Insurance; 1 Nationwide Plz. # 1-27-10; Columbus, OH 43215. (614) 677-4468. noiep@nationwide.com

Saturday - Saturday, 6/14 - 6/21. 20th GOBA: GREAT OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE. Wellington. This year the tour visits towns in Northern Ohio: Wellington, Galion, Mt. Vernon, Coshocton, and Orrville. Join in the 20th anniversary celebration, join in a world record attempt, and cycle a leisurely 45 - 60 miles per day, flat to hilly terrain, between overnight stops. Enjoy attractions, local hospitality, route markings, baggage hauling, official pin, etc. on this major touring event. Food not included in entry. Rider Limit: 3,000; Entry Deadline: May 14. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. GOBA; 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220. (614) 273-0811 Ext. 1. www.goba.com

NEW LISTING: Saturday, 6/21. 5th STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL BICYCLE TOUR. London. Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails; PO Box 308; London, Ohio 43140. www.fmcpt.com

Sunday, 6/22. 33rd PORTAGE RIVER TOUR. Elmore. Follow the meandering Portage River from Wood County origins towards Lake Erie covering 110/31/62/100 flat miles as you do so. Lunch for all at Portage River Festival. Hostelling International - Toledo Area. Tour Director, PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 243-7680. www.HIToledo.org

Friday, 6/27. BIKE TO WORK RIDE. Cleveland. ClevelandBikes. 4403 St. Clair Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44103-1125. (216) 374-7578. www.ClevelandBikes.org

Saturday, 6/28. 5th BUCKEYE BRIDGE RIDE. Eaton. Travel the beautiful countryside of Preble County on routes showcasing its diverse landscape: rolling hills to flat lands. Ride 15/35/55/75 miles and visit from two to seven historic covered bridges including Roberts Bridge, the oldest double-barrelled bridge in the U.S. Full services including shower facilities at finish. Proceeds benefit the United Way. Preble County Farm Bureau. Amy Daugherty; 200 W. Monfort St.; Eaton, OH 45320. (937) 456-5400. www.BuckeyeBridgeBikeRide.com

Saturday, 6/28. 10th MIDWEST DOUBLE METRIC CENTURY. Lima. Follow the Ottawa, Blanchard, and Auglaize Rivers through rural Ohio on routes of 30/62/124 flat to rolling miles. Scenic ride travels farmlands and small towns on this full-service tour featuring food! Helmet required. Showers available at finish. Lima Road Runners. Leslie Berggren; 754 S. Atlantic Ave.; Lima, OH 45804. (419) 229-5823. www.LimaRoadRunners.com

Saturday, 6/28. 13th NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels starts at 8 PM and covers 15-22 flat miles. Routed over the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Towpath Trail. Helmet and bike lights required. Century Cycles. 1621 Main St.; Peninsula, OH. (800) 201-7433. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 6/28. 3rd LUK TOUR DE LIFE. Smithville. Fund raiser for the American Cancer Society. 15/30/62 rolling miles in scenic Wayne County. Refreshments at start, free tee shirt for first 100 preregistered. Enter online at Web site. LuK USA LLC. Attn: Aaron Holmes; 3401 Old Airport Rd.; Wooster, OH 44691. (330) 202-6094. www.lukusa.com/TdL

LATE ENTRY: Saturday, 6/28. 36th LAND OF LEGEND TOUR. Newark. Licking County Bicycle Club. PO Box 593; Newark, OH 43058-0593. (740) 928-0702. www.lickingcountybicycleclub.com

July

Friday, 7/4. 13th VANDALIA FREEDOM TOUR. Vandalia. Enjoy the 4th of July holiday on rides of 31/62 miles over flat to rolling terrain. Fantastic Family Ride also available (5- or 10-mile routes) with fun prizes for kids. The longer two routes take cyclists through picturesque areas of the northern Miami Valley (Miami and Montgomery Counties). This will be the 13th year and of special surprises are planned for all participants. Come join in the fun and celebrate our nation's independence! Vandalia-Butler Optimist Club. Steve Reed; PO Box 124; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 414-7602. www.VandaliaFreedomTour.org

Saturday, 7/5. 3rd QUILT BARN RIDE. Athens. Unique tour of 45-75 flat to very hilly miles with routes that connect the county's Quilt Barns: A community-based group of visual artists, quilters, property owners, and civic and social organizations have decorated country barns with quilt squares. Each barn has a different quilt square design. Enjoy the beautiful countryside and unusual artistry. Athens AM Rotary Club. Gina Geremia; Athens County Convention & Visitor's Bureau; 667 E. State Street Ste. 1; Athens, OH 45701. (740) 592-1819. projects.mediabrite.com/quiltbarnride

Monday - Saturday, 7/7 - 7/12. RAINSTORM. Richmond, Ind. Bloomington Bicycle Club. PO Box 439; Clear Creek, IN 47426. (812) 333-8176. www.triri.org/storm.html

Friday, 7/11. 13th NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels starts at 8 PM and covers 15-22 flat miles. Routed over the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Towpath Trail. Helmet and bike lights required. Century Cycles. 1621 Main St.; Peninsula, OH. (800) 201-7433. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 7/12. 15th UPPER SANDUSKY FAMILY BICYCLE TOUR. Upper Sandusky. Routes range from 9 to 62 miles appealing riders from novice to experienced. Routes from 9 through 32 miles are more flat than rolling but still picturesque. The 50- and 62-mile rides present more challenge with more rolling than flat terrain. Radio-linked SAGs keep track of riders all day. Hot chicken sandwich offered at finish. Upper Sandusky Bicycle Club. Reuben & Rosa Rall; 410 W Spring St.; Upper Sandusky, OH 43351-9680. (419) 294-4166.

Saturday, 7/12. 20th METROPARKS TOUR. Whitehouse. Visit up to four scenic wooded Toledo Area Metroparks connected by Northwest Ohio's finest back roads. See historic Maumee River, Fallen Timbers Monument, new Blue Creek Metropark. Flat riding of 15/31/62/100 miles - longer routes travel Lucas and Fulton Counties. Lunch for all but 15-mile riders. Hostelling International - Toledo Area. Tour Director, PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 410-0087. www.HIToledo.org

Sunday, 7/13. 33rd ABC: ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY RIDE. Medina. Ride 25/62/100 rolling miles through portions of Medina and Wayne Counties. Visit farm towns and travel through green dairy land. Akron Bicycle Club. Robert Whittington; 1390 Bryden Dr.; Akron, OH 44313. (330) 836-2055. www.AkronBike.org

Sunday, 7/13. 6th PEP RIDE: PEDAL ERIE PARKS. Huron. The routes of 10/15/30/50 flat to rolling miles wind through Erie County with rest stops and full lunch provided. Full-service tour for all abilities. Lower entry fee for early registration. After riding visit Cedar Point, Lake Erie, and Edison's birthplace. Friends of Erie Metroparks. 3109 Hull Rd.; Huron, OH 44839. (419) 625-7783. www.ErieMetroparks.org

LATE LISTING: Thursday - Sunday, 7/17 - 7/20. GREENE TRAILS CYCLING CLASSIC. Xenia. www.GreeneTrailsClassic.com

Saturday, 7/19. 3rd RIDING FOR A REASON. Wheeling, W. Va. Fund raiser for Young Life of Upper Ohio Valley. Four rides to choose from depending upon ability: 20-mile is flat, follows scenic Ohio River on paved bike trail. 40-mile extends into adjacent hills of West Virginia's countryside. The 66- and 100-mile rides travel the Appalachian foothills in Northern Panhandle of West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania offering beautiful scenery, light traffic, smooth roads, tough hills! Fully-supported event. Barbecue, showers, prizes at finish. Young Life of Upper Ohio Valley. Marty Morrison; PO Box 31; Colerain, OH 43916. (740) 391-1902. www.RidingForAReason.org

Saturday, 7/19. 6th SUMMER MOON FESTIVAL BIKE TOUR. Wapakoneta. This full-service midsummer event features flat terrain and beautiful country roads. Routes of 12/25/40/62 miles feature scenic snack stops and all cyclists receive post-tour lunch. Enjoy the Summer Moon Festival while visiting the home town of Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong. Wapakoneta Family YMCA. Sara Finkelmeir; 1100 Defiance St.; Wapakoneta, OH 45895. (419) 739-9622. sfinkelmeier@wapakymca.org

Saturday - Saturday, 7/19 - 7/25. 11th ACROSS OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE: THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TOUR. Sandusky. This year's event is themed, "The Underground Railroad Tour." Journey through Ohio following footsteps of escaping slaves. Though the experience will be less arduous, riders will be exposed to the world of an escaped slave. Travels will take riders past safe houses and museums and offer the opportunity to hear from the descendents of an escaped slave. Evening interpretive cultural events also planned. Average day's ride of 60 miles covers rolling terrain. Rider Limit: 250. Entry Deadline: June 19. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220. (614) 442-7901. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org/xoba

Saturday, 7/19. 2nd TOUR DE MONTGOMERY. Montgomery. Fund raiser: this year's proceeds supporting a cancer patient's fight against the disease and medical bills. Enjoy rides of 8/40/75 miles ranging from flat to hilly. Also join in the town's Bastille Day celebration. Riders receive drink and food vouchers redeemable at festival. City of Montgomery & Heart Stone. Heart Stone Foundation; c/o 7781 Cooper Rd.; Montgomery, OH 45242. (513) 793-6988. www.HeartStoneFoundation.org

Sunday, 7/20. 2nd ANNIE OAKLEY BIKE TOUR. A full-service classic bicycle tour featuring Annie Oakley historical sites. Travel 12/25/50/62/100 flat to rolling miles enjoying rural farm country roads and fully-stocked rest stops. Rider Limit: 500. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Saturday, 7/26. 13th NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels starts at 8 PM and covers 15-22 flat miles. Routed over the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Towpath Trail. Helmet and bike lights required. Century Cycles. 1621 Main St.; Peninsula, OH. (800) 201-7433. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 7/26. COMMUNITY TIES. Westerville. Promoting an active, healthy lifestyle while raising awareness and funds for community multi-purpose trails. Ride 8/40/75 flat to rolling miles through scenic areas including rare bird habitats. Full-service tour, lunch included, on 40- and 75-mile routes. Delaware Co. Friends of the Trail. PO Box 2302; Westerville, OH 43086-2302. www.DCFT.org

Saturday & Sunday, 7/26 & 7/27. 6th YOUNG'S ICE CREAM CHARITY BIKE TOUR. Yellow Springs. One- or two-day options on this full-service fund-raiser offer mileages ranging from 28 to 100 miles over rolling terrain. Ride through beautiful Greene, Champaign, Logan, and Hardin Counties including the lush forests and fields of the Northern Miami Valley. Visits small towns, too, including Bellefontaine, Belle Center, and Ada. Overnighters stay in dorms at Ohio Northern University. Refreshments include ice cream, of course! Entry Deadline: July 21. Young's Ice Cream. Judith Fowler; Alzheimer's Association; 3797 Summit Glen Rd. Ste. G100; Dayton, OH 45449-3664. (937) 291-3332. www.YoungsDairy.com/biketour

Sunday, 7/27. 15th EDDY'S BIKE SHOP SWEET CORN CHALLENGE. Richfield. Your choice: moderate route to monster hills on 10/25/50/100 miles. Century has picnic lunch and buffet dinner. Others served grilled chicken lunch. Massages, demos, live music, drawing for bicycle. Free sweet corn. A full-service tour with new routes and snack stops. Rider Limit: 2,500. Richfield Chamber of Commerce. 4300 Streetsboro Rd.; Richfield, OH 44286. (330) 659.3300. www.SweetCornRide.com

August

Saturday, 8/2. 15th MAD ANTHONY RIVER RALLY. Perrysburg. A full-service tour of 10/15/31/62/75/100 flat miles including beautiful views of the great Maumee River. Includes souvenir photo of you with your bike. Chris Cakes breakfast, live music, 10-mile Family Adventure Ride, 15-mile Novice Fun Ride start from Whitehouse. Homemade cookies at rest stops; ice cream at finish! Rider Limit: 500. Toledo Area Bicyclists. Rick Metcalf; 7640 Yawberg Rd.; Whitehouse, OH 43571. (419) 340-6564. yellowpages4u@toast.net

Saturday, 8/2. 6th PEDAL FOR THE NATIONS. Westerville. Spirit-filled ride of 10/30/66 miles through rolling hills of north Columbus. A light breakfast, lunch, three rest stops, sag support, and door prizes all provided. A Pedaler's View. Jason Pinschenat; 195 Chittenden Ave.; Columbus, OH 43201. (614) 294-2434. pedal08@gmail.com

Sunday, 8/3. 15th ROAST YOUR BUNS TOUR. Oberlin. A free tour of 40/70 flat to rolling miles over a scenic rural route in the heat of August. Will provide a real hot ride. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org

Sunday, 8/3. THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. Chagrin Falls. Welcome to the hills! Enjoy family ride of 10 miles or accept challenge of longer, hillier routes of 25/50/64 miles in this fund raiser where all proceeds benefit A.L.S. program. Entry includes rest stops, post-ride lunch sponsored by Brio Tuscan Grille, live music. Rider Limit: 1,500. Mountain Road Cycles. Carina Adams; 12 W. Orange St.; Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. (440) 785-0518. www.BrightSideOfTheRoad.org

Sunday, 8/3. 27th MORNING GLORY RIDE. Cincinnati. A unique event: an early morning bicycle ride that takes you on a sunrise tour of Cincinnati's beautiful neighborhoods and parks, then caps it off with breakfast by the Ohio River. Entry Deadline: July 20. Proceeds support the local activities of the Miami Group Sierra Club. www.MorningGloryRide.com

Thursday - Sunday, 8/7 - 8/10. 2nd PAN OHIO HOPE RIDE. Cleveland to Cincinnati. Ride from Cleveland to Cincinnati! Take this incredible journey and make a difference in the fight against cancer. This four-day tour rides between Ohio's two Hope Lodges and benefits Society Hope Lodges and other patient services. One-day option available. Food, lodging, and support services are all provided. Sign up for this journey through Web site. Holly Gersbacher; 2808 Reading Rd.; Cincinnati, OH 45206. (888) 227-6446 Ext. 4211. www.cancer.org/hoperide

Saturday, 8/9. 13th NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels starts at 8 PM and covers 15-22 flat miles. Routed over the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Towpath Trail. Helmet and bike lights required. Century Cycles. 1621 Main St.; Peninsula, OH. (800) 201-7433. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 8/9. 4th TOUR DU TOWPATH. Canal Fulton. Family bicycle event offers routes of 8/17/31 flat to rolling miles from start/finish at Canalway Center. Features barbecue lunch with music and prizes. Proceeds benefit Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition and development of Towpath Trail. Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. Attn: Susan Reid; 520 S. Main Street Ste. 2452; Akron, OH 44311. (330) 434-5657. www.OhioErieCanal.org

Sunday, 8/10. RAIL 'N TRAIL AND ROAD ROUTE RAMBLE. Independence. Two rides in one with something for everyone! Ride the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to Akron, then ride your bike 27 flat miles back. Or, for the more seasoned rider, five road routes: 35/50/50/62/100 rolling to hilly miles in, out, and around the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Full service tour with spaghetti lunch, entertainment. Rider Limit: 850. Entry Deadline: Aug. 4. Lake Erie Wheelers. Dan Izuka; PO Box 26146; Fairview Park, OH 44126. (440) 734-5777. Info. & Reg: www.rail-n-trail.org

Sunday, 8/10. 4th WOW: WORLD OF WILDLIFE TOUR. Champion/Warren. The entire family welcome on this fund raiser for Trumbull County Metroparks Western Reserve Greenway. Ride 20/40/62 miles on out-and-back, flat, paved trail through wetlands and Mosquito Lake Wildlife Area. Entry Deadline: July 21. Tee shirt, snacks, raffle. Friends of the Western Reserve Greenway. PO Box 1788; Warren, OH 44481-1788. (330) 652-2898. www.ndcis.com/wow

Saturday, 8/16. 2nd DOG DAYS WINE TOUR. LaGrange. Enjoy the dog days of mid-August relaxing after an exhilarating ride with friends, a cookout, and perhaps some wine. New routing features beautiful flat to rolling rides of 35/65 miles through the pastoral countryside of southern Lorain County. Two wineries visited feature tasting. Purchases transported to finish for you! Cookout offers chicken, brats, with veggie option, and local sweet corn. New tee shirt design this year for collectors! Info and online registration at Web site. Silver Wheels Bicycle Club. 110 Middle Ave.; Elyria, OH 44035. (440) 322-7300. www.DogDaysWineTour.com

Saturday, 8/16. 7th RIDE FOR PETE'S SAKE! Hilliard. This fund-raiser offers routes of 7/17/35/46/80/100 flat to hilly miles. Plenty of food, road markings, raffle prizes, great people to meet plus satisfaction of supporting cerebral palsy research. Pedal-With-Pete. Chris Zeidner; 93 E. Kanawha Ave.; Columbus, OH 43214. (614) 436-0482. www.PedalWithPete.org

Saturday, 8/16. 30th BEST "WURST" BICYCLE RIDE. Bucyrus. Travel 12/32/62 flat to rolling miles through scenic countryside including a portion of original Lincoln Highway. Much history here: railroading and Indian battles. Ride held in conjunction with city's Bratwurst Festival. Nature center rest stop is short walk from origins of Sandusky River. Bucyrus Tourism and Visitors' Bureau. Donna Bauer, Exec. Director; PO Box 1023; Bucyrus, OH 44820. (419) 562-0720. www.bucyrus.org

Saturday - Sunday, 8/16 - 8/17. 34th ROSCOE RAMBLE. Canal Fulton/Wilmot. Described as "one of the most beautiful and scenic rides in Ohio," this full-service tour covers 60/75 rolling to hilly miles per day. Travels Central Ohio's unspoiled Amish countryside. Unique food stops and giveaways. Overnight stay at Canal-era Roscoe Village. Entry Deadline: Aug. 1. Akron Bicycle Club. Jim & Judy Birt; 759 Yorkshire Ct.; Copley, OH 44321. (330) 472-4709. JimSpud@hotmail.com

Saturday - Sunday, 8/16 - 8/17. MS PEDAL TO THE POINT. Cleveland Area. National MS Society. Landre Kiser; 6155 Rockside Rd. Ste. 202; Independence, OH 44131. (800) 667-7131. www.msohiobike.org

Sunday, 8/17. 14th TRI-COUNTY TRAIL BICYCLE TOUR. Frankfort. Scenic bicycle tour on paved county roads and rail-trail. Rides of 14/21/35/50/75 miles are available. Shorter routes are flat, longer rides flat to rolling, suitable for beginners to "jocks." Proceeds benefit trail development. Tri-County Triangle Trail Inc. Mr. Deb Doles; 586 Laurel St.; Chillicothe, OH 45601. (740) 775-9322. DoubleD@horizonview.net.

Sunday, 8/24. 37th WRIGHT WRIDE. Dayton. A beautiful set of routes await offering flat to hilly rides of 20/35/50/63/100 miles. Enjoy lightly-traveled back roads of western Montgomery County, Preble County, and even a bit of Indiana (century ride). Towns include Germantown, Farmersville, Gratis, Oxford and others. A full-service tour including homemade cookies and Wright Wride Salad at rest stops. Dayton Cycling Club. Dwaine Wheeler; 2267 Lynpark Ave.; Dayton, OH 45439. (937) 626-4455. www.WrightWride.com

Sunday, 8/24. FLATLANDERS TOUR. Fremont. Ride past corn fields and cows over flat terrain and quiet country roads. Combine the four loop routes to wind up with 25/50/75/100 miles. Hot chicken sandwiches, pasta salad, homemade cookies fuel your journey. Fully-supported with sag, showers, swimming pool available! One loop has possible bald eagle sightings. Flatlanders Bicycle Club. Jane Moyer; PO Box 134; Fremont, OH 43420. (419) 334-8890. moyer_jwj76@yahoo.com

Sunday, 8/24. WALK & ROLL CLEVELAND. Cleveland. Walk & Roll is a free community-building event that closes a two-mile section of Martin Luther King Blvd. to motorized vehicles allowing easy walking and cycling tours of Rockefeller Park and Cultural Gardens. This year brings added cycling loops through urban neighborhoods. Ride two miles or as far as you want! Walk & Roll Cleveland. Lois Moss; 2306 Forestdale Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44109. (216) 870-0057. www.WalkRoll.com

Sunday, 8/24. SOME KIND OF CENTURY. Cleveland. Jim Sheehan, Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op; 1823 Columbus Rd.; Cleveland, OH 44113. (216) 830-2667. www.OhioCityCycles.org

Friday, 8/29. 13th NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels starts at 8 PM and covers 15-22 flat miles. Routed over the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Towpath Trail. Helmet and bike lights required. Century Cycles. 1621 Main St.; Peninsula, OH. (800) 201-7433. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 8/30. STOMP BICYCLE ADVENTURE. Peninsula. Metro Parks Serving Summit County. 975 Treaty Line Rd.; Akron, OH 44313. (330) 865-8065. www.StompBikeRide.com

Saturday, 8/30. BCBCBCBC. Budget tour over rural roads in Southwestern Ohio has a New England feel. Rolling to very hilly routes of 10 - 100 miles. All riders visit Amish bakery where pies and other goods may be purchased to eat or send back to finish via "pie van." Cincinnati Cycle Club. 6936 Ragland Rd.; Newtown, OH 45244. (513) 527-4063. www.CincinnatiCycleClub.org

LATE ENTRY: Sunday, 8/31. 19th OX ROAST. West Jefferson. Ox Roast Bicycle Tour; 5689 Sundial Drive; Galloway, OH 43119. (614) 870-1012. www.westjeffoxroast.com

September

Saturday, 9/6. 28th POPCORN 100 BICYCLE TOUR. Marion. Relaxing and family-oriented tour with routes of 25/62 flat miles. Rider Limit: 500. Marion General Hospital. 1000 McKinley Park Dr.; Marion, OH 43302-6397. (740) 383-8980. www.MarionGeneral.com

Saturday, 9/6. 2nd TOUR DE DONUT. Greenville. The ultimate cycling event! Ride the new 30-mile, flat course for best time and have your time reduced for each donut you eat. Someone ate 18 donuts in 2007 whilst many ate none. You've heard about it, now it's time to join the fun! Prizes for many categories. Rider Limit: 500. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Sunday, 9/7. 9th SIMON KENTON PATHFINDERS BICYCLE TOUR. Urbana. Funds raised help maintain Champaign County's Trail and aid future development of trail systems. Entry Deadline: Aug. 29. Ride covers scenic country roads, moderate to very hilly routes of 15 to 75 miles visiting beautiful agricultural areas. Short route for families. Continental breakfast, famous bean soup, sandwiches, fruit, snacks fuel the journey. Simon Kenton Pathfinders. Nancy Lokai-Baldwin; PO Box 91; Urbana, OH 43078-0091. (937) 605-2434. www.SimonKentonPathfinders.org

Sunday, 9/7. 38th HANCOCK HORIZONTAL HUNDRED. Findlay. A big gathering of cyclists from all around for the height of the touring season! A great event for one's first 100-mile "century" attempt. Flat, country road riding on routes of 32/62/100 miles. Bicycle dealer/vendor displays and free ice cream social pre-ride Saturday evening. Chris Cakes serving breakfast Sunday morning. Full-service classic tour where entry includes embroidered patch (first 1,000), refreshment stops, lunch, support vehicles, and more. Entry Deadline: Aug. 31. See Web site for info and online registration. Hancock Handlebars Bicycle Club. Mick Gould; PO Box 232; Findlay, OH 45839. (419) 422-0417. www.HancockHandlebars.org

Saturday, 9/13. 3rd HOLMES 100 CYCLE FEST. Millersburg. Enjoy a 100-mile ride through scenic countryside of Holmes County. Includes long stretches of winding roads through beautiful valleys and hills. Event hosted by Kinetics Fitness for Life teamed with Historic Downtown Millersburg where routes begin and end. Choose among rides of 25/60/100 rolling to hilly miles. Afterward enjoy food, live entertainment. Proceeds benefit Historic Downtown Millersburg where family members not riding can enjoy the sights and shops. Kinetic Cycling Club. Jeff Alexander; 1245 Glen Dr.; Millersburg, OH 44654. (330) 674-0444. spine-sport.com

CORRECTED URL & NEW DATE: Saturday, 9/13. PEDAL FOR PETS. Westerville. Benefit ride for Citizens for Humane Action animal shelter: promotes spay/neuter, housing homeless animals. Rolling terrain on routes of 10/31/45/62 miles with longer rides visiting Franklin, Delaware, Licking Counties, family ride on trail. Food stops on longer routes, lunch at end. Dogs and cats available for adoption. Citizens for Humane Action. Dan Stephans; 3765 Corporate Dr.; Westerville, OH 43231. (740) 852-4828. www.PedalForPets.com

Saturday & Sunday, 9/13 & 9/14. SPARX GALLERY TOUR. Cleveland. Tour Cleveland neighborhoods, visit artist studios, explore new galleries, see new works of art. New route connects five art festivals including Cleveland Museum of Art, Little Italy, others! Marked route to ride at your own pace; one day or both. Free! City of Cleveland and Walk & Roll Cleveland. Lois Moss; 2306 Forestdale Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44109. (216) 870-0057. www.WalkRoll.com

Sunday, 9/14. 27th DRY RUN. Westerville. Riders tour scenic Central Ohio on routes of 30/70/102 rolling miles. Fully-supported with lunch, snack and water stops, always-popular cookies. Westerville Bicycle Club. Amy Rees; PO Box 356; Westerville, OH 43086-0356. WestervilleBicycleClub.org

Saturday, 9/20. 13th NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels starts at 8 PM and covers 15-22 flat miles. Routed over the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Towpath Trail. Helmet and bike lights required. Century Cycles. 1621 Main St.; Peninsula, OH. (800) 201-7433. www.CenturyCycles.com

Saturday, 9/20. PEDAL THE LAKES. Sharon, Penn. Just a few miles over the state line, discover this full-service tour through beautiful Western Pennsylvania Amish countryside. Several lakes mark the four rolling routes: 12/32/65/100 miles. Proceeds benefit area recreational trails. Mercer County Trails Assn. Stephen Theiss; 91 Jefferson Ave.; Sharon, PA 16146-3304. (724) 342-2520. www.MCTrails.org

Saturday, 9/20. CO-OP TO CO-OP. Cleveland & Oberlin. Jim Sheehan, Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op; 1823 Columbus Rd.; Cleveland, OH 44113. (216) 830-2667. www.OhioCityCycles.org

Sunday, 9/21. 2nd TAKES 2 TO TANDEM. Mt. Vernon. American Council of the Blind of Ohio. Mary Hiland; PO Box 307128; Columbus, OH 43230. (800) 835-2226. Mary.Hiland@sbcglobal.net

Sunday, 9/21. 35th NEOC: NORTH-EAST OHIO CENTURY. Newton Falls. Riders look forward to homemade cookies on rides of 35/62/100 flat to rolling miles (with a couple of hills). Entry Deadline: Sept. 8. Full lunch served on two longer rides. Century riders take scenic tour through Trumbull, eastern Portage, and northern Mahoning Counties. Out-Spokin' Wheelmen. Attn: Gary Bradshaw; PO Box 838; Youngstown, OH 44501-0383. (330) 482-2891. neoc2008@gmail.com

CORRECTED URL: Sunday, 9/21. TIPP CITY MUM FESTIVAL BIKE TOUR. Tipp City. Route maps will be provided on the day of the tour. All routes will be marked and patrolled by support vehicles. Be sure you and your bicycle are in good condition for this event. Rider Limit: 450. Helmet Required. Family-friendly routes of 32 and 45 miles are generally flat; lightly traveled roads in northern Miami Valley. Century route options of 62 and 100 miles visit Kiser Lake and challenge riders to "Heck Hill!" An additional water stop has been added to the 100-mile option. Rest Stops with refreshments and rest room facilities are provided on all routes. Special Edition 2008 tee shirts are discounted when ordered with the early registration. Limited quantities available day of ride. Design details available on Web site. Proceeds Benefit the Tipp City Music Boosters, supporting the music programs of Tippecanoe High School. Chris Logan; 7857 Cliffwood Dr.; Tipp City, OH 45371. (937) 667-9160. www.TippCityMusicBoosters.org

Sunday, 9/21. 36th IRISH HILLS TOUR. Sylvania. Paved roads and paved trails, mostly in Southeastern Michigan, provide smooth riding on flat to rolling routes of 10/31/62/100 miles. Shorter rides are flatter, longer choices enter Michigan's beautiful Irish Hills area and its rolling green farmlands and many small lakes. Rest stops on all routes, lunch on 62- and 100-miler. Hostelling International. PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 536-4826. www.HIToledo.org

Saturday, 9/27. 4th FREDERICKSBURG LIBRARY ROLL. Fredericksburg. This year a 100-mile route is added to the list of ride choices. Enjoy a tour of 18/24/32 flat trail miles or hit the road for a very hilly adventure of 62/100 miles. Proceeds benefit the all-volunteer Fredericksburg Community Library. Riders cover the full length of the gorgeous newly-completed Holmes County Rail-Trail as well as scenic and challenging back road cycling. Free tee shirts, refreshment stop included. Orrville Cycling Club & Fredericksburg Community Library. Dave & Jane Braddock; 4835 Graber Rd.; Fredericksburg, OH 44627. (330) 695-2693. jbraddock@roadrunner.com

Sunday, 9/28. 17th NORTON KIWANIS CIDER FESTIVAL BIKE RIDE. Norton. Routes of 10/25/62 flat to hilly miles travel the roads of Summit, Medina, and Tuscararas Counties. Support vehicle, refreshment stops watch over and fuel riders. Tee shirts given to first 125 registered. Food at finish. Norton Kiwanis. Mike Barkey; 2080 Loyal Oak Dr.; Norton, OH 44203. (330) 825-8624. MBarkey1@neo.rr.com

Sunday, 9/28. 5th COPLEY RIDE FOR SIGHT. Copley. Rolling hills, full-service rest stops in Medina County parks punctuate rides of 15/30/60 miles. Also offered: continental breakfast, lunch. Tee shirts to first 100 registered. Proceeds benefit Copley Lions Club. Kathy Starkey; 1558 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd.; Copley, OH 44321. (330) 697-4137. CopleyRideForSight.com

October

Friday - Sunday, 10/3 - 10/5. PVG: PONTE-VINO-GIRO. Geneva-on the Lake. Start off the weekend with wine and cheese reception Friday evening at a beautiful lodge. Saturday starts with included breakfast, then 40- or 65-mile ride in beautiful flat to rolling autumn surroundings of Ashtabula County with rest stops and catered lunch. Winery dinner Saturday night. Sunday brunch followed by shorter and hillier ride than Saturday's touring Ashtabula and Lake Counties. Rest stops and lunch included on Sunday's ride. Winery reception (with tasting) serves up snacks and music wraps up the weekend. Entry Deadline: Sept. 25. HubBub Custom Bicycles. (800) 888-2027. www.SignMeUp.com/58642

Saturday, 10/11. 13th NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels starts at 8 PM and covers 15-22 flat miles. Routed over the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Towpath Trail. Helmet and bike lights required. Century Cycles. 1621 Main St.; Peninsula, OH. (800) 201-7433. www.CenturyCycles.com

Sunday, 10/12. 30th FALL-N-LEAF. Bellville. This may be the final Fall-N-Leaf - a commemorative 30th Year patch will be included. Scenic tour covers 34/62 challenging, hilly miles in southern Richland and northern Knox County with start/finish on the B&O rail-trail. Two to four snack stops with hot sandwich, homemade cookies, hot and cold drinks on this full-service tour. Past riders wrote, "we both agreed this was one of the most beautiful rides either of us had been on." Entry form available on Web site. Mid-Ohio Bikers. Doris Noe; 129 Sherbrook Rd.; Mansfield, OH 44907. (419) 756-2252. (419) 756-2252. MidOhioBikers.org

Saturday, 10/18. SIPPO VALLEY BICYCLE POKER RUN. Massillon. Rails to Trails Wayne Co., Massillon Area Greenways, Ernie's Bicycle Shops. Ernie Lehman; Ernie's Bicycle Shop; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. ErniesBikeShop.com

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Sunday, 10/19. FAMILY HAUNTED BIKE TOUR. Whitehouse. Very short rides of 3 or 5 flat miles entirely within Oak Openings Metropark for those with children 12 and younger. Ride "haunted" bike trail wearing bike-safe costume. Spooky folklore and stories. Face painting. Food and treats at finish. Rider Limit: 70. Hostelling International - Toledo Area. Tour Director, PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 861-0220. www.HIToledo.org

Sunday, 10/19. 31st TOMBSTONE TOUR. Toledo. Celebrate the Halloween season riding mostly back-country roads. Single 38-mile route travels flat countryside visiting local graveyards and tombstones. Prizes for best bike-safe costumes. Chili lunch with veggie option. Orchard visit, cider, cookies! Hostelling International - Toledo Area. Tour Director, PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 861-0220. www.HIToledo.org

LATE ENTRY: Saturday, 10/25. 32nd FFF/FFFF: FRIENDSVILLE FREEBIE FIFTY / FALL FOLIAGE & FROSTBITE FROLIC. Medina. A free ride of 25 or 50 miles at Halloween time. A map, cider stop, and greetings from "Count Dracu-Lou" are provided. No other services offered so come prepared! Routes doe through small towns where food may be purchased. A fun way to celebrate fall! Medina County Bicycle Club. Lou Vetter; 570 Falling Oaks Dr.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 725-0441. www.lrbcg.com

Saturday, 10/25. GHOST RIDE! Cleveland. Jim Sheehan, Ohio City Bicycle Co-Op; 1823 Columbus Rd.; Cleveland, OH 44113. (216) 830-2667. www.OhioCityCycles.org

Saturday, 10/25. GREAT GHOST RIDER RAMBLE. Indiana. Full service ride featuring routes of 25 to 100 rolling to very hilly miles. Event features family fun ride and Halloween costume contest. Optional post-ride pasta buffet for preregistered riders. Rider Limit: 500. Cincinnati Cycle Club. PO Box 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243-0441. www.CincinnatiCycleClub.org

Sunday, 10/26. HIGHLAND RIDE FOR HEALTH. Hinckley. For fun and fitness this new event hosts rides of 3/10/35 rolling to hilly miles in beautiful Medina County. The 3-miler is entirely on multipurpose trail. Longer rides travel parkland starting area and range through other area parks and countryside. Optional challenging hills are available for the strong-hearted! Full service event with sag support, food at start and finish, tee shirts to first 200 registered. Highland Health Fair. Barb Wright; 5675 Arlyne Ln.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 721-8009. bwright@bwrightlaw.com or www.usatf.org/routes

November

Sunday, 11/2. 34th RED FLANNEL METRIC CENTURY. Oberlin. Top off the year with the premier end-of-season touring event! Red Flannel has: homemade soup, cookies, and a raffle. The rolling 55-mile route visits historic Milan, birthplace of inventor Thomas A. Edison. The rolling and scenic 32-mile route tours rural Lorain County. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. (440) 775-1501. www.LorainWheelmen.org

January 2009

Thursday, 1/1/2009. 33rd THE BEAN RIDE. Perrysburg. Ride along the scenic Maumee River, then enjoy steaming bowl of bean soup for warmth and good luck in the new year. Routes of 13/17/21 flat miles are offered. Hostelling International - Toledo Area. Tour Director, PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 243-7680. patsquire@juno.com

LATE ENTRY: Thursday, 1/1/2009. 33rd ABCDEFGHIJ: A BI-CYCLING DANDY EXCUSE FOR GETTING HIBERNATED IN JANUARY! Medina. Dress for the weather and ride accordingly... 3/12/24 miles. A map is provided but no other services: no first aid, no support vehicles, no closed course, no food, get the idea? You will find a great bunch of dedicated riders, however, and a couple of cities along the way where you can warm up and enjoy a burger or something! Optional personalized certificates available post-ride, to prove your sanity or lack thereof. Medina County Bicycle Club. Lou Vetter; 570 Falling Oaks Dr.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 725-0441. www.lbrcg.com

Races

Photo: Twin Sizzler by James Guilford

Races are competitive events of various sorts. Racing events are listed near the back of this publication. Multi-sport and BMX events are not listed in this Calendar. Sanctioned races are governed by the rules of a sanctioning body such as the United States Cycling Federation (USCF), American Bicycle Racing (ABR), or the National Off-Road Bicycling Association (NORBA). Those who wish to compete in sanctioned races must have racing licenses issued by the appropriate governing body. Citizen races are usually open to all comers (within age restrictions) and are a good way to give racing a try. Promoters: we can add your event to our Web site at any time or update existing listings; see the site for details.

March

Saturday, 3/8. 2nd COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES. Greenville. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Sunday, 3/30. MOHICAN FOREST RACE - OMBC #1. Loudonville. Single-loop MTB races for every division over very hilly course. Clydesdale, Pro/Expert, Single Speed, Sport, Novice, Clydesdale. Mohican/Malabar Bike Club. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net

April

Saturday, 4/12. 2nd COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES. Greenville. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Sunday, 4/13. 2nd CHALLENGE AT MOUNT WOOD -- OMBC #2. West Virginia. Border skirmish with Ohio and W. Va. All racers receive points for both the OMBC and WVMBA Point Series. For Pro/Expert, Single-Speed, Sport, Novice, Clydesdale. WVMBA. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net

Sunday, 4/27. 8th VULTURE'S KNOB MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SERIES -- #1 (OMBC #3). Wooster. One of the most-recognized off-road cycling venues in the state. Vulture's Knob consists of 125 acres along Killbuck River in the rolling hills of Wooster. Facilities include parking, rest rooms, showers, camping areas, staging area with pavilion, single-track and technical trail network. Open all year. This race for Beginner, Sport, Expert, Clydesdale classes. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.OMBC.net

NEW LISTING: Saturday, 4/19. RACES AT THE LAKE SERIES. Munroe Falls. Road racing. Summit Freewheelers. summitfreewheelers.org

NEW LISTING: Saturday, 4/26. RACES AT THE LAKE SERIES. Munroe Falls. Road racing. Summit Freewheelers. summitfreewheelers.org

May

Saturday, 5/3. 17th CALVIN'S CHALLENGE 12-HOUR RACE. Springfield. Ultramarathon event sanctioned by the UMCA for men and women in five-year increments, single, tandem, recumbent, single-speed, high wheeler categories. New in 2008: Six-Hour Challenge and 114-mile Time Trial. Non competitive ride of 50 flat to rolling miles also available. Central Ohio Ultra Cycling. Larry Graham; PO Box 937; Worthington, OH 43085. (614) 523-1506. www.CalvinsChallenge.com

NEW LISTING: Saturday, 5/3. RACES AT THE LAKE SERIES. Munroe Falls. Road racing. Summit Freewheelers. summitfreewheelers.org

Saturday, 5/10. 2nd COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES. Greenville. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaOhioCycling.com

NEW LISTING: Saturday, 5/10. RACES AT THE LAKE SERIES. Munroe Falls. Road racing. Summit Freewheelers. summitfreewheelers.org

CANCELED: Sunday, 5/18. 12th CHIPPEWA CREEK ROAD RACE. Notice received: 4/14/08 -- 2008 event canceled due to road conditions. Charles Howe; 7652 Inland Dr.; Olmsted Falls, OH 44138. (440) 235-4458. FreeWebs.com/chippewacreekrr

Sunday, 5/18. 2nd THE WILDS - OMBC #4. Zanesville. Event returns this year with mountain bike racing for Pro/Expert, Single-Speed, Sport, Novice, Clydesdale. Entry includes beverages, pasta dinner. Cash and prizes. Appalachian Outdoor Adventure Club. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net

Saturday, 5/24. VULTURE'S KNOB MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SERIES -- #2. Wooster. Evening Event! Facilities include parking, rest rooms, showers, camping areas, staging area with pavilion, single-track and technical trail network. Open all year. This race for Beginner, Sport, Expert classes. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737.

Saturday, 5/31. 5th MOHICAN MTB 100. Loudonville. Epic event: 100 miles or 100K -- you choose! Aid stations about 25 miles apart with $4,500 in cash plus prizes. Endurance event for Men, women, single-speed, 50+. Point awards in NUE National Series. Free camping, discounted lodging. National Untra Endurance Series, Mohican/Malabar Bike Club. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0230. www.mohican.net

June

Saturday, 6/7. 12th STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 10-MILE BICYCLE TIME TRIALS. Casstown. Race the berries! Flat course over rural roads starts at fire station east of town. When done with race, recharge at Strawberry Festival in its 32nd year. Limit: 150 Entrants. Troy Strawberry Festival. Sabra Johnson, Mgr.; 405 SW Public Sq. Ste. 330; Troy, OH 45373. (937) 339-7714. www.TroyOhioChamber.com

Saturday, 6/14. 2nd COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES. Greenville. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Saturday, 6/21. VULTURE'S KNOB MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SERIES -- #3. Wooster. One of the most-recognized off-road cycling venues in the state. Evening event! Facilities include parking, rest rooms, showers, camping areas, staging area with pavilion, single-track and technical trail network. Open all year. This race for Beginner, Sport, Expert classes. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737.

Sunday, 6/29. 2nd EASTFORK STATE PARK - OMBC #5. Cincinnati. Rolling singletrack worth checking out for Pro/Expert, Single-Speed, Sport, Novice, Clydesdale. Cash and prizes. Pasta dinner, beverages included. Biowheels and CORA. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net

July

Friday, 7/4. 33rd JULY FOURTH TWIN SIZZLER. Medina. Citizen road racing within age groups for men and women. The course covers 27 miles with terrain ranging from flat to hilly. YWCA of Medina County. Judy Heller; YWCA; 4046 Medina Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 722-2020. Registration: www.YWCA.org/medina/twinsizzler

Saturday, 7/12. VULTURE'S KNOB MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SERIES #4. Wooster. One of the most-recognized off-road cycling venues in the state. Vulture's Knob consists of 125 acres along Killbuck River in the rolling hills of Wooster. Facilities include parking, rest rooms, showers, camping areas, staging area with pavilion, single-track and technical trail network. Open all year. This race for Beginner, Sport, Expert classes. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737.

Saturday, 7/12. SHREVE CHIROPRACTIC CYCLING CHALLENGE. Shreve. Dr. Eric Schmidt; PO Box 545; Shreve, OH 44676. (330) 567-3996. www.ShreveChiro.com.

Saturday, 7/12. 2nd COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES. Greenville. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Sunday, 7/13. 4th S&S TRAILS - OMBC #6. Mt. Perry. Backcountry riding and hospitality on privately-owned race course. See Web for group riding schedule -- open riding not permitted! Cash and prizes, best dinner buffet of the series so don't miss! Chris & Colleen Skinner. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net

LATE ENTRY: Saturday, 7/19. 3rd TROY CLASSIC ON THE SQUARE. Troy. A criterium-style event in downtown Troy. USCF-sanctioned for all categories, Masters, Juniors (male and female). Also includes kid's race and activities for the entire family. Troy Classic on the Square; 99 N. Children Home Rd.; Troy, OH 45373. (937) 339-0643. www.TroyClassic.com

LATE ENTRY: Sunday, 7/20. 4th TOUR D'BURG. Miamisburg. Criterium. Miamisburg Merchants' Association. (937) 776-2111. www.tourdburg.com

Sunday, 7/27. 4th ALUM CREEK STATE PARK - OMBC #7. Delaware. Begins at beach, over the dam, loops along Phase 1 at Alum Creek. Cash and prizes. Pasta dinner, beverages included. Kids' race: 12 and under. Mountain bike racing for Pro/Expert, Single-Speed, Sport, Novice, Clydesdale. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net

August

Sunday, 8/3. 4th RACE TO THE HILLS - OMBC #8. Athens. Earn both OMBC and WVMBA points in dual-series event. Cash and prizes. Kids' race. MTB Review voted #1 course in Ohio! Pro/Expert, Single-Speed, Sport, Novice, Clydesdale. OMBC & Athens Bicycle. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net

Sunday, 8/10/08. 19th SMITH DAIRY MILK RACE. Orrville. Long-running road circuit race, well marshalled with State Patrol escort. USCF sanctioned event for Cat. 2, 3, 4, 5, Women's 2, 3, 4, and Masters 35+. Day-of-Race license available. Race information and entry form on Web site. Orrville Cycling Club. Rich Corfman; 9658 W. High St.; Orrville, OH 44667. (330) 682-1911. www.OrrvilleCycling.com

Saturday, 8/23. VULTURE'S KNOB MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SERIES #5. Wooster. One of the most-recognized off-road cycling venues in the state. Vulture's Knob consists of 125 acres along Killbuck River in the rolling hills of Wooster. Facilities include parking, rest rooms, showers, camping areas, staging area with pavilion, single-track and technical trail network. Open all year. This race for Beginner, Sport, Expert classes. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737.

Sunday, 8/24. 4th CASESAR'S CREEK - OMBC #9. Harveysburg. Just north of Cincinnati is the place for Pro/Expert, Single-Speed, Sport, Novice, Clydesdale mountain bike racing. Cash and prizes. Pasta dinner and beverages. Biowheels and CORA. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net

Saturday & Sunday, 8/30 & 8/31. 5th DILLON FAMILY FESTIVAL - OMBC #10. Zanesville. Free family event includes OMBC races, food, craft booths, largest fireworks display in SE Ohio. Live music for two days. Cash and prizes for Series XC race, medals and prizes for kids. Family fun. Racing for Pro/Expert, Single-Speed, Sport, Novice, Clydesdale. AOA. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net

September

Saturday & Sunday, 9/6 & 9/7. 7th BIG VALLEY RACE FESTIVAL - NEO POWER SERIES #1. Peninsula. Two-day event is more than a race. Includes clinics, women and children's group rides, open riding, children's programs and races, swap meet, manufacturer test rides. XC mountain bike races, too! Solon Bicycle. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.BigValleyRace.com

Saturday, 9/13. 2nd COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES. Greenville. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Saturday - Sunday, 9/13 - 8/14. 6th 12/24 HOURS OF MOHICAN WILDERNESS. Loudonville. A 12- and 24-hour race taking place during Mohican Bluegrass Festival, one of the largest in the state. Entry includes dinner, post-race breakfast. Cash and prizes. Course solo record set by David "Tinker" Juarez in 2006. For: Solo, Duo, Trio, 4-Person. OMBC. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.mohican.net

Sunday, 9/14. VULTURE'S KNOB MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE #6 & NEO POWER SERIES #2. Wooster. One of the most-recognized off-road cycling venues in the state. Vulture's Knob consists of 125 acres along Killbuck River in the rolling hills of Wooster. Facilities include parking, rest rooms, showers, camping areas, staging area with pavilion, single-track and technical trail network. Open all year. This race for Beginner, Sport, Expert classes. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737.

Sunday, 9/14. 5th BOB EVANS FALL FESTIVAL CROSS-COUNTRY "THE FARMHAND." Rio Grande. Great cross-country course, food, and prizes make this a great event for hard-core racers as well as sport riders and kids. The Farmhand offers up challenge in a laid-back atmosphere returning to roots of mountain biking. Quality racing, food, prizes are our commitment to participants. Ohio Valley Bicycle Club. PO Box 63; Gallipolis, OH 45631. (740) 645-6379. www.OhioValleyBicycleClub.org

Sunday, 9/21. 4th REAGAN PARK SINGLE-TRACK TIME TRIAL. Medina. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737.

Sunday, 9/28. 4th NORTHEAST OHIO CRANKFEST - OMBC #11. Ravenna. One of the largest mountain bike events in Ohio. Cash and prizes. Pasta dinner and beverages included. Classes: Pro/Expert, Single-Speed, Sport, Novice, Clydesdale. CAMBA. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net

October

Sunday, 10/12. 3rd FOX CREEK OUTDOOR FESTIVAL - OMBC #12. Canal Fulton. Mountain XC race takes place during one of Ohio's largest outdoor sports festivals. Bring entire family. Free kids' race; medals and prizes. OMBC XC race for cash and prizes. Pro/Expert, Single-Speed, Sport, Novice, Clydesdale. Gemini Cycles. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net

Sunday, 10/26. 7th MOHICAN WILDERNESS - OMBC #13 - CHAMPIONSHIP. Loudonville. Held at one of Ohio's oldest and most difficult race courses. New: bonus points to be awarded for finishing! Cash and prizes. Pasta dinner, beverages included. For Pro/Expert, Single-Speed, Sport, Novice, Clydesdale. Mohican/Malabar Bike Club. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net