2010 Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar - Racing
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Last Updated: 6/27/2010
march
Saturday, 3/20. TOUR OF HUESTON WOODS. Oxford. Torelli Cup. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Saturday, 3/27. TOUR OF MALABAR FARM. Mansfield. Torelli Cup. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Sunday, 3/28. COLAVITA TIME TRIAL SERIES. Greenville. The Midwest’s premier bicycle time trial series featuring over $6,000 in cash, door prizes, dealer displays. Zipp Speed Weaponry. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com
april
Saturday, 4/3. TOUR OF LOGAN COUNTY. Zanesfield. Torelli Cup. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Saturday, 4/10. TOUR OF SUGAR GROVE. Sugar Grove. Torelli Cup. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Saturday, 4/10. VULTURE’S KNOB “IT’S A GROOVY” RACE SERIES #1. Wooster. Mighty and majestic trails, one of Ohio’s most-recognized venues. Merch prizes include “totally custom groovy Cycleworks bike. Post-race burrito meal included. MTB racing for Cat 1, 2, 3. 331 Promotions, LLC. 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.331racing.com
Wednesday, 4/14. 12th BLUE STREAK TIME TRIALS. Wright-Patterson AFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation. Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Saturday, 4/17. TOUR OF MOHICAN. Loudonville. Torelli Cup. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Sunday, 4/18. 11th MOHICAN WILDERNESS – OMBC #1. Loudonville. Old school racing on state’s oldest, most challenging course. Note: spring weather may force changes, check for updates. XC MTB racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice, Women, Clydesdale. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net
Saturday, 4/24. TOUR OF GRANVILLE KERMISE. Granville. Torelli Cup. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Sunday, 4/25. COLAVITA TIME TRIAL SERIES. Casstown. The Midwest’s premier bicycle time trial series featuring over $6,000 in cash, door prizes, dealer displays. Zipp Speed Weaponry. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com
may
Saturday, 5/1. 19th CALVIN’S CHALLENGE. Springfield. How far can you ride in six or 12 hours? How fast can you cover a 100-mile time trial? What can your team do in the relay division of the 12-hour race? Non-competitive event also available. Routes made up of 50- and 7-mile loops, both flat to rolling. Classes, age categories from 10 to 80+ years. UMCA sanctioned. Consider Biking. Jeff Stephens; PO Box 937; Worthington, OH 43085. (614) 579-1127. www.CalvinsChallenge.com
Sunday, 5/2. GRASSMAN – OMBC #2. Coshocton. New race course, the site of many reported sightings of the elusive Bigfoot (!?). Challenging, scenic, on AEP land. XC MTB racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice, Women, Clydesdale. AOA Appalachian Outdoor Adventure Club. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net
Thursday, 5/6. 10-MILE TIME TRIAL SERIES. Casstown. Speedy Feet. 1381 Falke Dr.; Dayton, OH 45432. (937) 361-6825. www.Speedy-Feet.com
Monday, 5/10. PORTSMOUTH CRITERIUM. Portsmouth. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Wednesday, 5/12. 12th BLUE STREAK TIME TRIALS. Wright-Patterson AFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation. Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Sunday, 5/16. COLAVITA TIME TRIAL SERIES. Versailles. The Midwest’s premier bicycle time trial series featuring over $6,000 in cash, door prizes, dealer displays. Zipp Speed Weaponry. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com
Sunday, 5/16. 3rd THE WILDS – OMBC #3. Zanesville. XC MTB racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice, Women, Clydesdale on course located next to Ohio’s largest nature preserve. Camping available on site. AOA. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net
Wednesday, 5/19. URBANA CRITERIUM. Urbana. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Thursday, 5/20. CENTER CITY CRITERIUM. Springfield. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Friday – Saturday, 5/21 – 5/22. TOUR OF YELLOW SPRINGS. Yellow Springs. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Saturday, 5/22. VULTURE’S KNOB “IT’S A GROOVY” RACE SERIES #2. Wooster. Mighty and majestic trails, one of Ohio’s most-recognized venues. Merch prizes include “totally custom groovy Cycleworks bike. Post-race burrito meal included, bon fire, DJ, fun! MTB racing for Cat 1, 2, 3. 331 Promotions, LLC. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.331racing.com
Sunday, 5/23. 2nd COLAVITA EASTERN TT SERIES 1 of 5. Deerfield. Colavita Ohio Cycling Club. Rolling course of 12.4 miles, ABR sanctioned. Juniors, age categories, equipment categories. Rider Limit: 100. Brian Baird; Mantua, OH. (330) 274-2605. brianbaird@roadrunner.com
Saturday, 5/29. THE MEMORIAL GP. Lexington. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Saturday, 5/29. COLAVITA TIME TRIAL SERIES. Bellbrook. The Midwest’s premier bicycle time trial series featuring over $6,000 in cash, door prizes, dealer displays. Zipp Speed Weaponry. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com
june
Thursday, 6/3. 34th STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL TIME TRIAL. Casstown. Follow the berries on a time trial through beautiful Miami County. Flat 10-mile loop course over rural roads. Prizes for Overall, tandem, mountain bike, recumbent, age groups. Rider Limit: 150. Troy Strawberry Festival. Speedy Feet; 1381 Falke Dr.; Dayton, OH 45432. (937) 361-6825. www.Speedy-Feet.com
Friday, 6/4. OHIO STATE ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Saturday, 6/5. 9th MOHICAN MTB 100 & 100k – OMBC ULTRA EVENT. Line up with top US pros for Ohio’s only full-loop 100-mile mountain bike race. Too far? Race the 100K. $5,000 cash awards plus primes. National Ultra Endurance Series #2. Masters 50+, Men’s, Women’s Open, Single-Speed. OMBC. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.mohican.net
Wednesday, 6/9. 12th BLUE STREAK TIME TRIALS. Wright-Patterson AFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation. Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Saturday, 6/12. VULTURE’S KNOB “IT’S A GROOVY” RACE SERIES #3. Wooster. Mighty and majestic trails, one of Ohio’s most-recognized venues. Merch prizes include “totally custom groovy Cycleworks bike. Post-race burrito meal included, bon fire, DJ, fun! MTB racing for Cat 1, 2, 3. 331 Promotions, LLC. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.331racing.com
Sunday, 6/13. 2nd COLAVITA EASTERN TT SERIES 2 of 5. Deerfield. Rolling course of 12.4 miles, ABR sanctioned. Juniors, age categories, equipment categories. Rider Limit: 100. Colavita Ohio Cycling Club. Brian Baird; Mantua, OH. (330) 274-2605. brianbaird@roadrunner.com
Saturday – Friday, 6/19 – 6/25. TOUR OF OHIO. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Sunday, 6/20. COLAVITA TIME TRIAL SERIES. Celina. The Midwest’s premier bicycle time trial series featuring over $6,000 in cash, door prizes, dealer displays. Zipp Speed Weaponry. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com
Sunday, 6/27. BATTLE OF TURKEY RUN AT S&S TRAILS – OMBC #4. Mt. Perry. Course designed by OMBC champion Chris Skinner. Great food at finish. MTB racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice, Women, Clydesdale. Chris & Colleen Skinner. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net
july
Thursday, 7/1. 10-MILE TIME TRIAL SERIES. Casstown. Speedy Feet. 1381 Falke Dr.; Dayton, OH 45432. (937) 361-6825. www.Speedy-Feet.com
Sunday, 7/4. 35th JULY 4TH TWIN SIZZLER. Medina. A challenging 27-mile citizen’s race through the city of Medina, into surrounding rural areas, and return. Not timed. Rolling to hilly terrain, city streets and roads. YWCA of Medina County. July Heller; 4046 Medina Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 722-2020. ywca.org/medinacounty
Saturday, 7/10. VULTURE’S KNOB “IT’S A GROOVY” RACE SERIES #4. Wooster. Mighty and majestic trails, one of Ohio’s most-recognized venues. Merch prizes include “totally custom groovy Cycleworks bike. Post-race burrito meal included, bon fire, DJ, fun! MTB racing for Cat 1, 2, 3. 331 Promotions, LLC. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.331racing.com
Sunday, 7/11. EASTFORK STATE PARK – OMBC #5. Bethel. Fast, rolling trails make Eastfork one of the most popular series events. Racers earn both OMBC and Kentucky Series points. MTB racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice, Women, Clydesdale. CORA & Biowheels. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net
Sunday, 7/11. COLAVITA TIME TRIAL SERIES. Greenville. The Midwest’s premier bicycle time trial series featuring over $6,000 in cash, door prizes, dealer displays. Zipp Speed Weaponry. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com
CORRECTED DATE: Wednesday, 7/14. 12th BLUE STREAK TIME TRIALS. Wright-Patterson AFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation. Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Sunday, 7/18. 2nd COLAVITA EASTERN TT SERIES 3 of 5. Deerfield. Rolling course of 12.4 miles, ABR sanctioned. Juniors, age categories, equipment categories. Rider Limit: 100. Colavita Ohio Cycling Club. Brian Baird; Mantua, OH. (330) 274-2605. brianbaird@roadrunner.com
Sunday, 7/18. NEO POWER SERIES #1 – THRONE TRAIL TIME TRIAL. Wellington. Not the typical XC series, New venues, new events to challenge the best! High-end merch and cash prizes. 331 Promotions, LLC. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.331racing.com
Sunday, 7/25. ALUM CREEK – OMBC #6. Delaware. Plan a family day at the beach; race begins and ends there, runs across dam to fun, rolling trails. XC MTB racing for Kids 12 and Under, Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice, Women, Clydesdale. COMBO. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. OMBC.net
august
Sunday, 8/1. LAKE HOPE STATE PARK – OMBC #7. Nelsonville/Athens. Most popular event of series. Fast, flowing singletrack. Kids 12 and under race too! XC MTB competition for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice, Women, Clydesdale. Athens Bike Club & Athens Bike Shop. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net
NEW LISTING/DATE CHANGE: Sunday, 8/1. 7th GARRETT WONDERS RACE. Columbus. A part of the BikeColumbus Festival. Consider Biking. Jeff Stephens; PO Box 937; Worthington, OH 43085. (614) 579-1127. www.ConsiderBiking.org
Thursday, 8/5. 10-MILE TIME TRIAL SERIES. Casstown. Speedy Feet. 1381 Falke Dr.; Dayton, OH 45432. (937) 361-6825. www.Speedy-Feet.com
Wednesday, 8/11. 12th BLUE STREAK TIME TRIALS. Wright-Patterson AFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation. Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Sunday, 8/15. 22nd MILK RACE. Orrville. Great traditional road race, well-marshaled with Ohio State Highway Patrol escort. Rolling course of 20 to 50 miles. USCF-Sanctioned, day-of-race license available. Categories: 2/3/4/5. Smith Dairy. Orrville Cycling Club; Rich Corfman; 425 E. Paradise St.; Orrville, OH 44667. (330) 683-4393. OrrvilleCycling.com
Sunday, 8/15. 2nd COLAVITA EASTERN TT SERIES 4 of 5. Deerfield. Rolling course of 12.4 miles, ABR sanctioned. Juniors, age categories, equipment categories. Rider Limit: 100. Colavita Ohio Cycling Club. Brian Baird; Mantua, OH. (330) 274-2605. brianbaird@roadrunner.com
Sunday, 8/15. CAESAR’S CREEK STATE PARK – OMBC #8. Waynesville. One of the most challenging courses in the series. XC MTB racing. CORA & Biowheels. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net
Sunday, 8/22. COLAVITA TIME TRIAL SERIES. Greenville. The Midwest’s premier bicycle time trial series featuring over $6,000 in cash, door prizes, dealer displays. Zipp Speed Weaponry. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com
Sunday, 8/29. DILLON STATE PARK – OMBC #9. Zanesville. Can you handle one of Ohio’s most technical race courses? Includes well-known rock gardens and fast, flowing singletrack designed by AOA. Kids 12 and under race too. XC MTB racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice, Women, Clydesdale. AOA. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net
september
Thursday, 9/2. 10-MILE TIME TRIAL SERIES. Casstown. Speedy Feet. 1381 Falke Dr.; Dayton, OH 45432. (937) 361-6825. www.Speedy-Feet.com
Saturday, 9/4. LONG STREET TOUR. Columbus. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Saturday & Sunday, 9/4 & 9/5. NEO POWER SERIES #2 - THE MANATOC EXPERIENCE. Peninsula. Two-day event is more than a Sunday race, it’s a two-day MTB festival. Includes clinics, open riding, kids’ programs and races, swap meet, manufacturers’ demo bike expo. Takes place at Boy Scout camp. Racing for Cat 1, 2, 3. 331 Promotions, LLC. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.331racing.com
Wednesday, 9/8. 12th BLUE STREAK TIME TRIALS. Wright-Patterson AFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation. Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Saturday, 9/11. HEATHCROSS. Heath. TACOsports. Tym Tyler; (614) 563-3434. www.TacoSports.org
Sunday, 9/12. COLAVITA TIME TRIAL SERIES. Greenville. The Midwest’s premier bicycle time trial series featuring over $6,000 in cash, door prizes, dealer displays. Zipp Speed Weaponry. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com
NEW URL: Saturday, 9/18. 4th TOUR DE DONUT. Arcanum. Fun race over 30-mile, flat course: eat as many donuts as you can at two donut stops for time bonuses. Live music, corn maze, fresh fruit (as donut antidote), Bears Mill, 200+ dozen donuts! Entry Deadline: Sept. 4. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.TheTourDeDonutOhio.com
Sunday, 9/19. NEO POWER SERIES #3 – WEST BRANCH MINI-ENDURO. Ravenna. Features CAMBA’s 10 miles of world class singletrack, a variety of terrain and scenic lake views; fast, challenging endurance racing. MTB Racing for Cat 1, 2, 3. 331 Promotions, LLC. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.331racing.com
Sunday, 9/19. 2nd COLAVITA EASTERN TT SERIES 5 of 5. Deerfield. Rolling course of 12.4 miles, ABR sanctioned. Juniors, age categories, equipment categories. Rider Limit: 100. Colavita Ohio Cycling Club. Brian Baird; Mantua, OH. (330) 274-2605. brianbaird@roadrunner.com
Saturday – Sunday, 9/18 – 9/19. 12 AND 24 HOURS OF MOHICAN. Loudonville. Ohio’s only 24-hour race! Choose 12 or 24 hours and test your mettle solo or as a team. Coincides with Ohio’s largest Bluegrass music festival. Try to set a new solo record for extra cash. OMBC Ultra Event for 4-, 3-, 2-person, or solo entries; XC mountain ultramarathon. OMBC. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.mohican.net
Sunday, 9/26. NORTHEAST OHIO CRANKFEST – OMBC #10. Ravenna. Northeast Ohio’s premier race course designed by CAMBA. One of the series’ biggest events. Kids 12 and under race too! XC MTB action for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice, Women, Clydesdale. CAMBA. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net
october
Sunday, 10/3. 6th NEO POWER SERIES #4 – REAGAN PARK SINGLE TRACK TT. Medina. Miles of exciting singletrack through city park facilities, some highly technical. 331 Promotions, LLC. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.331racing.com
Sunday, 10/10. 2nd MOHICAN STATE FOREST – OMBC #11. Loudonville. Rated Best in Ohio by Mountain Bike Action magazine for flow and 24-mile length. One lap for Sport and Expert. XC MTB racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice, Women, Clydesdale. Mohican/Malabar Farm Bike Club. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net
Sunday, 10/10. COLAVITA TIME TRIAL SERIES. Greenville. The Midwest’s premier bicycle time trial series featuring over $6,000 in cash, door prizes, dealer displays. Zipp Speed Weaponry. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Roger Bowersock; Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com
Wednesday, 10/13. 12th BLUE STREAK TIME TRIALS. Wright-Patterson AFB. Ohio Bicycle Federation. Chuck Smith; PO Box 69; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 890-6689. chuck@ohiobike.org
Saturday, 10/16. VULTURE’S KNOB “IT’S A GROOVY” RACE SERIES #5. Wooster. Series Finale for both Vulture’s Knob and NEO Power Series! Mighty and majestic trails, one of Ohio’s most-recognized venues. Merch prizes include “totally custom groovy Cycleworks bike. Post-race burrito meal included, bon fire, DJ, fun! MTB racing for Cat 1, 2, 3. 331 Promotions, LLC. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.331racing.com
Sunday, 10/17. CRANKENSTEIN MONSTER 100 TIME TRIAL. Casstown. Speedy Feet. 1381 Falke Dr.; Dayton, OH 45432. (937) 361-6825. www.Speedy-Feet.com
Sunday, 10/24. MOHICAN WILDERNESS – OMBC #12. Loudonville. All ties will be broken in this championship race for the series. All welcome to race even if not participating in regular series races! Toughest old school course with hard climbs, technical rock gardens, speedy descents. XC MTB action for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice, Women, Clydesdale. Ryan O’Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net