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April

Saturday, 4/4. 37th WOODSTOCK. Pataskala. Traditional first TOSRV training ride of 30/60/100 miles on relatively flat terrain. A budget tour. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 476-9093. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Saturday, 4/18. THINK SPRING. Hudson. A free tour with three rolling to hilly routes to choose among: 15-mile trail ride, or 25/35-mile road ride through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Hot soup and chili provided, participants bring other dishes to share. Akron Bicycle Club. Pat Smith; 2282 White Marsh Dr.; Twinsburg, OH 44087. (216) 337-1051. biketwin@windstream.com

Saturday, 4/18. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TRAIL. Massillon. Monthly night ride on the Towpath Trail begins at the Lake Avenue Trailhead. Start: 8:14 PM. Free event. Helmet Required. Bike head- and taillights required. Ernie's Bicycle Shop. (800) 291-0099 or www.ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday, 4/18. 42nd SPOT. Canal Winchester. Fairly flat course with a few small hills with distance options from 35 to 102 miles. A budget tour. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 866-8698. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Saturday, 4/18. 8th ATHENS SPRING RIDE. Nelsonville. A budget tour of 30/40/60/70/100 hilly miles scenic with wildflowers, blooming trees, hills, with the last 12 miles on flat, beautiful bikeway. Maps and road arrows provided. (740) 594-9944. www.AthensBicycleClub.org

Sunday, 4/19. 24th AFROST: A FREEBIE RIDE & OHIO SPRING TOUR. Amherst. A flat early-season free tour to test your fitness over 25/50/64 miles. Routes visit many historical towns and villages in Lorain County. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org

Saturday, 4/25. SHAUCK AREA FIREMANS CHILI METRIC CENTURY. Johnsville. A budget ride in the Clear Fork and Kokosing Valleys passing through Amish communities. Plenty of good places to stop and get food and water. Plenty of quiet back roads plus 12 miles of the B&O rail-trail. Terrain is flat to rolling with a few small hills. Map and directions to food sources, road markings, emergency SAG service provided. Hot chili and drinks at finish. Proceeds benefit the Johnsville Volunteer Fire Department. Shauck Area Cyclist. Keith Elliott; 8041 Township Road 55; Lexington, OH 44904-9205. (419) 362-1175. www.YNotCycling.com

Saturday, 4/25. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels. Start: 8:00 PM from bike shop, covers 15-22 flat miles of 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, 4/26. 14th SICCO: SPRING IN COLUMBIANA COUNTY OHIO. Columbiana. Are you a “sicco”? Find out whilst riding two loops: 35-mile flat to rolling, and an additional 28-miler rolling to hilly. Visit charming towns and travel scenic countryside. Lunch, snack stop included. Entry form on Web site. Out-Spokin' Wheelmen. Attn: Paul Rienerth; PO Box 838; Youngstown, OH 44501-0838. (330) 757-3344. www.OutSpokinWheelmen.com

Sunday, 4/26. 36th MOC: MID-OHIO CENTURY. Delaware. Budget tour with routes of 35/65/100 miles. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (740) 375-5906. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

May

Saturday, 5/2. 11th BLACK SWAMP BUDGET TOUR. Bowling Green. Explore the historic Black Swamp Area where biggest riding challenge may be the wind! Ride 20/40/50/60 flat miles with map, route markings provided. Purchase food and drink in towns along the way. Hostelling International - Toledo Area. PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 243-7680. HIToledo.org

Sunday, 5/3. CHILI RIDE. Goshen. Full-service tour of 38 to 100 miles, mostly flat to rolling. Travel some of Southwestern Ohio's best cycling country with optional Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation chili dinner at finish; family fun day with kids' activities. Cincinnati Cycle Club. PO Box 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243-0441. www.CincinnatiCycleClub.org

Sunday, 5/3. 28th TOOH: TOP OF OHIO HUNDRED. Hilliard & Milford. Budget tour of 45/60/70/85/100 flat to hilly miles. Ride to the highest point in Ohio on the 60- and 100-mile routes! Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 457-6656. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Saturday - Sunday, 5/9 - 5/10. 48th TOSRV: TOUR OF THE SCIOTO RIVER VALLEY. Columbus. Granddaddy of many a tour in Ohio and across the nation! Entry Deadline: April 15. Seriously! Travel from the Capital to Portsmouth for an overnight stay and return the next day. Half-tour available. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. www.TOSRV.org

Saturday, 5/16. 15th PEDAL-WITH-PETE. Kent. A full-service fund-raiser benefitting cerebral palsy research. Routes of 17/40/60 flat to rolling miles. Scenic, rolling hills and some challenges on 60-miler. Pedal-With-Pete. PO Box 274; Kent, OH 44240. (800) 304-7383. www.PedalWithPete.com

Saturday, 5/16. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels. Start: 8:00 PM from bike shop, covers 15-22 flat miles of 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, 5/16. RIDE FOR WORLD HEALTH COLUMBUS SOLIDARITY RIDE. Columbus. Ride 20/40 flat to hilly miles in fund-raiser for Esperanca and Village Health Works. Entry Deadline: May 15. Ride for World Health. Clare Kelleher; PO Box 8234; Columbus, OH 43201. (614) 975-9299. www.RideForWorldHealth.org

NEW LISTING: Saturday, 5/16. BUGGY RIDE. Kenton. Experience the Old Order Amish as you cycle through the picturesque countryside that features historic landmarks, a winding river road, and 7/16/30/60 miles of flat to rolling terrain. The low traffic countryside is a great family fun ride and you will enjoy snacks at every stop finishing off the ride with homemade noodles and cookies. Registration form on Web site. Hardin Leadership II. Laura Wingfield; PO Box 21; Kenton, OH 43326. (419) 674-1680. www.hardinleadership.com

Sunday, 5/17. 35th HUFFMAN SPRING CLASSIC. Brookville. Fun and scenic tour through Southwestern Ohio. Travels Golden Gate Park, Montgomery, Preble, and Darke Counties. Combine loop routes for 30/62/100 miles of riding. Optional bike path route is family-friendly. Dayton Cycling Club. Marian_Eley@hotmail.com

Sunday, 5/17. BIKE FOR BRIDGE HOSPICE. Bowling Green. A fund-raiser benefiting the hospice's terminally-ill patients and their families. Covers about 50 flat to rolling miles near scenic Maumee River. Pizza and refreshments at finish. Bridge Hospice. Stephanie Boscarino; 1037 Conneaut Ave. #204; Bowling Green, OH 43402. (419) 421-6509. SBoscarino@BVHealthSystem.org

Sunday, 5/17. CANALWAY BICYCLE POKER RUN. Massillon. Riders choose 15- or 20-mile ride on Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail with stops at five checkpoints for playing cards. At finish, plan hand assembled. Many prizes. All ages welcome. Proceeds benefit local trail projects. Massillon Area Greenways, Inc. Ernie Lehman; Ernie's Bicycle Shop; 135 Lake Ave NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. ernie@ErniesBikeShop.com

NEW LISTING: Sunday, 5/17. BIKE FOR YOUR BRAIN-A-THON. Mt. Vernon. This fund-raiser will take place on the beautiful Kokosing Gap Trail covering 12 miiles (one-way). Safety demonstrations, live art demonstrations along the way, information, refreshments, and door prizes. Early-entry incentives. Mental Health America of Knox County. 11 West Gambier St.; Mt. Vernon, OH 43050. (740) 397-3088. mhaknox@embarqmail.com

Saturday, 5/23. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TRAIL. Massillon. Start: 8:47 PM. Ernie's Bicycle Shop. (800) 291-0099 or www.ErniesBikeShop.com.

Saturday, 5/23. 9th JJJ: JERRY'S JEROMESVILLE JOURNEY. Oberlin. This free century tour with 50-mile cutoff travels rolling and hilly portions of southern Lorain and northern Ashland Counties. Named in honor of founder Jerry Warnke. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org

Sunday, 5/24. 3rd WHEELING HERITAGE TRAIL BICYCLE TOUR. Wheeling, WV. Routes of 10/25/62 miles include full services. Short routes remain on Wheeling Heritage Trail; metric riders also travel hilly loop through Bethany and West Liberty. Lunch at finish. Ohio Valley Trail Partners. 701 N. Lincoln Ave.; Bridgeport, OH 43912. (740) 635-3700. info@QuickServiceCycle.com

Friday - Sunday, 5/29 - 5/31. NO FRILLS TANDEM WEEKEND. Seville. Budget event with maps provided; teams provide own lodging, food. Ride each day or any combination over flat to rolling terrain. Friday evening short ride and get-together. Enjoy company of fellow tandem riders whilst exploring beautiful Overton Valley, Rouges Hollow, historic Canal Fulton. Akron Bicycle Club & Orrville Cycling Club. Mark & Joyce Lange; 447 Whitestone Cir.; Wadsworth, OH 44281. (330) 607-1943. www.AkronBike.org

Saturday, 5/30. 9th TOUR DE CURE. Union, KY. American Diabetes Association. Sarah Jefferson; 644 Linn Street Ste. 304; Cincinnati, OH 45203. (513) 759-9330 X 6661. www.diabetes.org/tour

Saturday, 5/30. ROYAL RIDE. Cuyahoga Falls. Routes of 10/17/30 flat to hilly miles available, all with SAG support, rest stops, refreshments. Snacks, entertainment at finish of fund-raiser for Royal Family Kids Camp for abused or neglected children. Northampton United Methodist Church. 852 W. Bath Rd.; Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223. RoyalBikeRide@gmail.com

LATE ENTRY: Sunday, 5/31. FORGET ME NOT BIKE RIDE. Morrow. Travel the scenic roads of Warren and Clermont Counties on a fund-raising event for the Alzheimer's Association. Choose from among four fully-supported, flat to rolling routes of 10/40/60/100 miles. The 10-mile route will be on the Little Miami Bike Trail. All riders will be treated to lunch, entertainment and a Classic T-shirt at the finish. Forget Me Not Ride Foundation. (513) 673-5316. www.forgetmenotride.org

June

Friday, 6/5. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels. Start: 8:00 PM from bike shop, covers 15-22 flat miles of 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, 6/6. COVERED BRIDGE TOUR. Brookville. Visit from two to 10 covered bridges on this rolling, budget-priced tour covering 23/45/74/105 miles. Dayton Cycling Club. Mark J. Buchwalder; 1781 Sunnymeade Rd.; Xenia, OH 45385. www.geocities.com/bikewalder/tour/cbtour.html

Saturday, 6/6. 26th HOT TAMALE. Waldo. Sample "the best" homemade cookies, fresh strawberries, friendly food stops on this full-service tour. Routes of 8/16/32/64 flat miles for cyclists of all abilities to choose among. Eight-miler is family fun route. Entry Deadline: May 22. Heart of Ohio Tailwinds. Glen & Sandy Butterman; 500 S. Vine St.; Marion, OH 43302. (740) 382-9423. www.hot-tamale.org

Saturday, 6/6. 15th TOUR DE CURE. Westerville. Pledge ride of 12/30/60/100 flat to hilly miles. A day of cycling and fun around Hoover Reservoir with full services provided. Lunch, massage tent, entertainment at finish. American Diabetes Association. Tisha Horst; 471 E. Broad Street Ste. 1630; Columbus, OH 43215. (614) 436-1917 X 6622. www.diabetes.org/tour

Saturday, 6/6. SHAUCK TO MOHICAN BUDGET METRIC CENTURY. Johnsville. Ride 62 miles down the Clear Fork Valley to the Mohican area and back. Plenty of great scenery, small towns to stop and purchase local food. Ride quiet back roads and short section of B&O rail-trail. Will have a few big hills, some rolling terrain. Map and directions to food, road arrows, emergency SAG service provided. Shauck Area Cyclist. Keith Elliott; 8041 Township Road 55; Lexington, OH 44904-9205. (419) 362-7715. tandemrider@earthlink.net

Saturday, 6/6. 36th HOOT: HEART OF OHIO TOUR. Carroll. Scenic budget tour of the Fairfield County area on routes of 35/50/60/80/100 rolling to hilly miles. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 2525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 756-9218. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

LATE ENTRY: Sunday, 6/7. 33rd TROY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL TOUR. Troy. A flat to rolling ride, your choice of 29/44/62 miles. Showers and restrooms available. Strawberry Festival Bike tour T-shirt, strawberry cuisine. Troy Strawberry Festival. 405 SW Public Square Ste. 330; Troy, OH 45373. (937) 339-8769. www.gostrawberries.com

Saturday - Sunday, 6/6 - 6/7. 27th MARIETTA RIVER RENDEZVOUS RIDE. Duncan Falls. Ride along the west side of the scenic Muskingum River past several historic hand-cranked locks to Marietta. Return on the east side of the river part of the next day. Baggage shuttle to dorms and motels, snack stops, lunches, dinner, ice cream party, sternwheeler boat ride included! Flat to rolling 65 miles each day. Rider Limit: 500. Entry Deadline: May 22. Marietta Rowing & Cycling Club. Rick Ralston; PO Box 223; Marietta, OH 45750. (740) 336-4942. Rick@RickRalston.com

Saturday - Sunday, 6/6 - 6/7. 8th BOB HART MARATHON RIDE. Shaker Hts. Ride from Shaker Hts. to Chautauqua, NY and back -300 miles total- over flat to rolling terrain with Bob Hart, the ride's founder. SAG supported. 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

Saturday, 6/13. 6th STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL TOUR. London. Routes of 21/54/100 miles offered winding through scenic flat to rolling rural Madison, Clark, Fayette, and Greene Counties. Short route remains on Prairie Grass Trail. Longer routes also visit Jamestown and South Charleston. Entry Deadline: June 5. Form available on Web site. Friends of Madison County Parks & Trails. PO Box 308; London, OH 43140. www.fmcpt.com

Saturday, 6/13. 4th INDIAN LAKE FIREWORKS FUND RIDE. Lakeview. Rides of 15/30/60 flat to rolling miles travel around beautiful Indian Lake and Logan County, through Amish farm country, Mad River Valley. SAG support, rest stops provided. Start/finish at beach with swimming available. Camping at Indian Lake State Park. Proceeds benefit July 4 Fireworks Fund. Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce. Pam Miller, Director; 8200 State Route 366; Russells Point, OH 43348. (937) 843-5392. www.IndianLakeChamber.org

Saturday, 6/13. 4th LUK TOUR DE LIFE. Smithville. Fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society. 15/30/62 rolling miles in scenic Wayne County. Refreshments at start and a rest stop on each route. Free water bottle for first 100 registered. Registration form available on web site. LuK USA LLC. Attn: Aaron Holmes; 3401 Old Airport Rd.; Wooster, OH 44691. (330) 202-6094. www.OrrvilleBikeShop.com/TdL

Sunday, 6/14. 3rd RIDE CINICINNATI FOR BREAST CANCER. Cincinnati. Fund-raiser for breast cancer research features a wide range of route lengths with something for everyone: 1/10/20/40/62 rolling miles. The one-mile "family ride" crosses the Ohio River. Food and entertainment are featured at finish. Ride Cincinnati. Karen Niemeyer; PO Box 58058; Cincinnati, OH 45258-0058. (513) 941-0304. RideCincinnati.org

Sunday, 6/14. 33rd SUNDAY IN JUNE. Burton. Scenic ride through the heart of Northeast Ohio's Amish countryside. Routes of 25/50/63/100 miles, rolling with some hills. Full-service classic tour includes rest stops, route markings, maps, hot pasta lunch. Entry form, more info on Web site. Cleveland Touring Club. Ray Kirchner: (440) 255-4805. www.ClevelandTouringClub.org

Sunday, 6/14. RIVER RENDEZVOUS. Ludlow, KY. Full-service ride starts on banks of Ohio River covering 25 rolling to 100 very hilly miles. Cincinnati Cycle Club. Ron Smith; PO Box 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243-0441. CincinnatiCycleClub.org

LATE ENTRY: Sunday, 6/14. TOUR DE CURE. Cuyahoga Falls. (216) 348-9989 ext 6765. spechaitis@diabetes.org

Saturday, 6/20. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TRAIL. Massillon. Start: 9:04 PM. Ernie's Bicycle Shop. (800) 291-0099. www.ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday - Saturday, 6/20 - 6/27. 21st GOBA: GREAT OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE. Norwalk. Bicycling the flat daily 45- to 50-mile route at a relaxing pace leaves time for sightseeing and tourist activities on this week-long camping tour. Visits a different portion of Ohio every year. Rider Limit: 3,000. Entry Deadline: May 20. Entry materials on Web site. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220. (614) 273-0811 X 1. www.GOBA.com

Saturday, 6/27. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels. Start: 8:00 PM from bike shop, covers 15-22 flat miles of 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

CORRECTED TITLE: Saturday, 6/27. 6th BUCKEYE BRIDGE RIDE & HENNY PENNY 5K RUN. Eaton. The ride will take riders to the historic covered bridges of Preble County on 15/35/55/75 rolling miles. Along with bridges riders will enjoy the diverse countryside. Three rest stops and showers included. Preble County Farm Bureau & Henny Penny Corp. Amy Daugherty; 200 W. Monfort St.; Eaton, OH 45320. (937) 456-5400. www.BuckeyeBridgeBikeRide.com

Sunday, 6/28. 34th PORTAGE RIVER TOUR. Elmore. Follow the meanders of the Portage River from its Wood County origins towards Lake Erie covering 10/31/62/100 flat miles in the process. Lunch for all at Portage River Festival finish. Hostelling International - Toledo Area. PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 243-7680. HIToledo.org

July

Saturday, 7/4. 14th VANDALIA FREEDOM TOUR. Vandalia. Enjoy the holiday on rides of 31/62 flat to rolling miles. Prize-filled family fun rides with 5- and 10-mile routes are also available. Long routes take cyclists through picturesque areas of the northern Miami Valley in Miami and Montgomery Counties. Fun tee shirts, water bottles, prizes offered. Celebrate the nation's birthday with a great bunch of people. Vandalia-Butler Optimist Club. PO Box 124; Vandalia, OH 45377. (937) 414-7602. www.VandaliaFreedomTour.org

Friday, 7/10. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels. Start: 8:00 PM from bike shop, covers 15-22 flat miles of 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, 7/11. 16th UPPER SANDUSKY FAMILY BICYCLE TOUR. Upper Sandusky. Start at the Bicentennial Park and follow the Sandusky River to Parkers Covered Bridge. Go upstream to Indian Mill State Park and return to the park. Hot chicken sandwich and pickle for lunch at finish. Route offerings: 9/17/25/32/50/62 flat to rolling miles. Reuben & Rosa Rall. 410 W. Spring St.; Upper Sandusky, OH 43551. (419) 294-4166.

Saturday, 7/11. 4th RIDING FOR A REASON. Wheeling, WV. Fund-raiser for Ohio Valley Young Life organization offers five route choices from family fun ride along Ohio River to travel through Appalachian foothills of West Virginia and Pennsylvania: beautiful scenery, light traffic, smooth roads, tough hills! Fully-supported, barbecue dinner, door prizes. Marty Morrison: (740) 391-1902. www.ridingforareason.org

Saturday, 7/11. 37th LAND OF LEGEND TOUR. Newark. This full-service tour will guide cyclists through some of the most beautiful trails and back roads in Ohio. The 15- and 32-mile routes feature paved bike paths and country roads that are flat to rolling with a few short hills. Visit communities and landmarks of Licking County. The 64- and 100-mile routes are as beautiful with a few more significant hills thrown in. Proceeds benefit trail maintenance and preservation. Licking County Family YMCA. Edward Bohren; 470 W. Church St.; Newark, OH 43055. (740) 349-9688. Edward.Bohren@LCFYMCA.org

Saturday, 7/11. 7th RIDE FOR THE NATIONS. North Westerville. Fund-raiser for ministry of International Friendships. Family-friendly 10- to 30-mile routes use trails and/or flat country roads. The 63-mile route visits Kilbourne, Olive Green, Hoover Reservoir. Community lunch, entertainment, prizes at finish. International Friendships. Gary Schmidt; 263 Franklin Ave.; Worthington, OH 43085. (614) 657-9669. gtschmidt@WideOpenWest.com

Sunday, 7/12. 34th ABC: ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY RIDE. Medina. Scenic portions of Medina and Wayne Counties are visited in 25/62/100 rolling miles. Relax in quaint farm towns and travels through green dairy farmland. Akron Bicycle Club. Robert Whittington; 1390 Breyden Dr.; Akron, OH 44313. (330) 826-2055. www.AkronBike.org

Sunday, 7/12. 7th PEP: PEDAL ERIE PARKS. Huron. 10/15/30/50 miles of flat to rolling ride begin on college campus, wind through Erie County. Rest stops, full lunch provided at arboretum park. Full-service at low price. Friends of Erie Metroparks. 3109 Hull Rd.; Huron, OH 44839. (419) 625-7783. www.ErieMetroParks.org

Thursday - Sunday, 7/16 - 7/19. GREENE TRAILS CYCLING CLASSIC. Xenia. Greene County Parks. Andrea Malavich; 651 Dayton-Xenia Rd.; Xenia, OH 45385. (937) 562-7440. www.GreeneTrailsClassic.com

Saturday, 7/18. 21st 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 reach Fulton and western Lucas Counties. Hostelling International - Toledo Area. PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 410-0087. ToledoAreaCouncil@ekit.com

Saturday, 7/18. 7th SUMMER MOON FESTIVAL BIKE TOUR. Wapakoneta. Full-service event features flat terrain, beautiful country roads on routes of 12/25/40/62 miles. Snack stops along the way and post-tour lunch at Festival's Chili Cook-Off. Enjoy Summer Moon Festival in the hometown of Apollo astronaut Neil Armstrong. Wapak Family YMCA & Revolution Cycling Team. Sarah Finkelmeier; 1100 Defiance St.; Wapakoneta, OH 45895. (419) 739-9622. www.WapakYMCA.org

Saturday, 7/18. TOUR DE MONTGOMERY. Montgomery. Fund-raiser benefiting individuals facing financial hardship brought on by medical emergencies. Enjoy rides of 7/35/70 flat to hilly miles. Post-ride, enjoy City of Montgomery's Bastille Day Celebration. The Heartstone Foundation & City of Montgomery. Patty Baker; 5024 Rollman Estates Dr.; Cincinnati, OH 45236. (513) 290-0141. Patty.Baker@VerizonBusiness.com

Saturday, 7/18. 22nd ICE CREAM ODYSSEY. Medina. Bicycle outing on a summer's day through quaint small towns over scenic, rolling terrain. Routes of 25/42/62 miles are fully-supported; barbeque lunch at finish. Free tee shirts to first 150 registered. Register online through Web site. Medina County Bicycle Club. Shawn Conway; PO Box 844; Medina, OH 44258-0844. (330) 421-1987. MedinaBikeClub.org

Saturday, 7/18. 2nd CHARITY RIDE. Major Taylor Cycling Club of Dayton. Frankie Brown; PO Box 10731; Dayton, OH 45402. (937) 275-5439. www.MajorTaylorDayton.org

Saturday, 7/18. WALK & ROLL #1. Avon Lake. A free, fun, flat 25-mile ride includes going to Walk & Roll Lakewood - a car-free community event in center of Lakewood. Celebrate walking, cycling, health, active living. www.WalkRoll.com

Sunday, 7/19. WALK & ROLL #2. TBA. A fun, flat ride of about 25 miles in a community to be announced in April. A car-free, community event that celebrates walking, cycling, health, active living. www.WalkRoll.com

Sunday, 7/19. 4th TOUR D'BURG. Miamisburg. Starts downtown, heads out over Great Miami River, into lightly-populated areas, farmlands, wooded areas. Ride 25/50/75 rolling to hilly miles. Miamisburg Merchants Association. Jim Dunn; 2091 State Route 725; Dayton, OH 45459. (937) 291-9000. www.TourDBurg.com

Saturday, 7/25. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TRAIL. Massillon. Start: 8:53 PM. Ernie's Bicycle Shop. (800) 291-0099. www.ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday, 7/25. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels. Start: 8:00 PM from bike shop, covers 15-22 flat miles of 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, 7/25. WALK & ROLL #3. Cleveland Metroparks. A free, fun, flat ride of about 25 miles to participate in Walk & Roll Detroit Shoreway - a car-free, community event that celebrates walking, cycling, health, active living. www.WalkRoll.com

Saturday, 7/25. 8th COMMUNITY TIES. Westerville. Ride 8/40/75 flat to rolling miles through scenic areas, rare bird habitats, parks, city of Delaware. Full-service tour, lunch included. Raises funds for community all-purpose trail. Delaware County Friends of the Trail. PO Box 2302; Westerville, OH 43086-2302. (614) 568-7474. www.DCFT.org

MILEAGE CORRECTIONS: Saturday & Sunday, 7/25 & 7/26. 7th YOUNG'S ICE CREAM CHARITY BIKE TOUR. Yellow Springs. Several route choices include Saturday-only 28/56 miles or overnight for 56/83/100 miles on Saturday and 56/83 miles on Sunday. Travels beautiful Greene, Champaign, Logan, and Hardin Counties. Visits lush forests and fields, towns such as Bellefontaine, McGuffey, and Ada. Overnight is Ohio Northern University campus including food, adult refreshments, ice cream. Fully-supported; mechanics on route. Judith Fowler; Alzheimer's Association; 3797 Summit Glen Dr. #G100; Dayton, OH 45449. (937) 291-3332. www.YoungsDairy.com/biketour

Saturday - Saturday, 7/25 - 8/1. 12th ACROSS OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE: THE ICE CREAM TOUR. Eaton. Journey through Ohio visiting some of the state's "artisanal" ice cream parlors. This year's event takes riders to ice cream museums and ice cream parlors where time has stood still and the corner stand serving delicious soft serve. Evening interpretive events are planned. Average day's ride of 60 miles covers flat to rolling terrain between overnight stops. Three century routes are also planned. Rider Limit: 250. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. Walter Williams; 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220. (614) 442-7901. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org/xoba

Sunday, 7/26. 16th EDDY'S BIKE SHOP SWEET CORN CHALLENGE. Choose 10/25/50/100 miles of riding moderate to very hilly terrain. Century has picnic lunch, buffet dinner. New menu. Live music, massages, prize drawing, sweet corn at finish. Full-service event. Rider Limit: 2,500. Chamber of Commerce. 4300 Streetsboro Rd.; Richfield, OH 44286. (330) 659-3300. www.SweetCornRide.com

Sunday, 7/26. 3rd ANNIE OAKLEY BIKE TOUR. Greenville. Full-service tour of rural roads and historic sites in Darke County including Annie Oakley's home and Bear's Mill. Escorted 15-mile family ride plus 25/50/62 mile loops are flat to rolling. Century loop is hilly. Rider Limit: 500. Colavita Ohio Cycling. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. Info@ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Sunday, 7/26. WALK & ROLL #4. Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Fourth and final fun, flat ride of about 25 miles from Towpath Trail to Walk & Roll Slavic Village, a car-free, community event that celebrates walking, cycling, health, active living. www.WalkRoll.com

NEW LISTING: Sunday, 7/26. KIWI: KELLEYS ISLAND WHEELMEN INVITATIONAL. Kelly's Island, Ohio. Wheelmen members will be there with our high wheel and other antique bicycles. Riders on "regular" bicycles are welcome to join us and enjoy the island. No schedule of events, no fees, no "organization," just a gathering of like-minded riders. Full details here.

Thursday - Sunday, 7/30 - 8/2. 3rd PAN OHIO HOPE RIDE. Cleveland. Four-day fund-raising ride from Cleveland to Cincinnati, 328 flat to hilly miles with overnights on college campuses. Entry fee plus strongly-encouraged donations. Volunteers sought. Portions of the route will include "challenge options" for more experienced. Full services provided. Rider Limit: 250. Entry Deadline: July 17. American Cancer Society. Paul Purdy; 10501 Euclid Ave.; Cleveland, OH 44106. (888) 227-6446 X 1222. www.PanOhioHopeRide.org

August

Saturday, 8/1. 15th CROSSROADS BIKE TOUR. West Liberty. Back after seven years! Ride offers four 20- to 30-mile loops to combine for rides up to 100 rolling miles. Tours scenic areas of Logan and Champaign Counties in west-central Ohio. Proceeds benefit expansion of Simon Kenton Trail north from Urbana to Bellefontaine. Simon Kenton Pathfinders. Jim Hoffman; 117 W. Newell St.; W. Liberty, OH 43357. (937) 441-2977. crossroads@ctcn.net

Saturday, 8/1. 15th MAD ANTHONY RIVER RALLY. Perrysburg. Enjoy flat roads through Northwest Ohio farm country. Keep your eyes peeled for the ghosts of Indian warriors and General "Mad" Anthony Wayne who fought the final battle for the Northwest Territory at Fallen Timbers. Route offerings: 31/62/100 miles. Special 10- and 15-mile family/novice routes. Chris Cakes lunch in charming Grand Rapids, ice cream at finish will fuel the way. Toledo Area Bicyclists. Debbie Tassie; 3454 Oak Alley Ct. #302; Toledo, OH 43606. (734) 856-3893. www.ToledoAreaBicyclists.org

Saturday, 8/1. 5th DON TEMPLE MEMORIAL RIDE. Union City, IN. Linda Redmond; PO Box 485; Farmland, IN 47340. (765) 468-7928. LRedmond80@hotmail.com

Sunday, 8/2. 16th ROAST YOUR BUNS TOUR. Oberlin. Free ride of 40/70 flat to rolling scenic miles in the heat of August. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club; PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org

Sunday, 8/2. RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. Hunting Valley. Ride 10/25/50/64/100 miles through the picturesque Chagrin Valley. Short route for families. Fund-raiser: all proceeds to ALS. Services include rest stops, SAG support, post-ride lunch and live music. Carina Adams: (440) 785-0518. RightSideOfTheRoad.org

LATE ENTRY: Sunday, 8/2. 28th MORNING GLORY RIDE. Cincinnati. Sierra Club Miami Group; 515 Wyoming Ave.; Cincinnati, OH 45215. (513) 861-4001. www.morninggloryride.com

Saturday, 8/8. 23rd RIDE THE DARBY. Grove City. Scenic routes along the Big Darby, nearby watersheds, are planned with multiple flat to rolling routes from 30 to 100 miles on this budget tour. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 877-3085. jackhornsby@cs.com

Saturday, 8/8. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels. Start: 8:00 PM from bike shop, covers 15-22 flat miles of 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, 8/8. 3rd DOG DAYS WINE TOUR. LaGrange. Three routes are offered, 35/50/75 flat to rolling miles, each stopping at wineries for optional sampling. Purchases motored to finish for riders. New tee shirt design for this year. Rider Limit: 500. Silver Wheels Bicycle Club. Ed Stewart; PO Box 867; Elyria, OH 44036. (440) 365-6784. www.DogDaysWineTour.com

Saturday, 8/8. 5th TOUR DU TOWPATH. Canal Fulton. Ride Ohio & Erie Towpath Trail in Start and Summit Counties. Visit canal villages and lands on 8/18/31 flat to rolling miles. Barbeque lunch, music, prizes at finish. Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. Attn: Sue Reid; 520 S. Main Street Ste. 2452; Akron, OH 44311. (330) 434-5657. www.OhioErieCanal.org

Saturday & Sunday, 8/8 & 8/9. 35th 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. Visits 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. www.AkronBike.org

Sunday, 8/9. 6th RAIL 'N TRAIL AND ROAD ROUTE RAMBLE. Independence. Two rides in one: Ride aboard Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad to Akron, ride bicycle 27 flat miles back, or for more seasoned riders choose road routes: 35/50/62/100 rolling to hilly miles in, out, around beautiful Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Full-service ride with spaghetti lunch, entertainment. Rider Limit: 600; Entry Deadline: Aug. 3. Lake Erie Wheelers. Dan Izuka; PO Box 26146; Fairview Park, OH 44126. (440) 734-5777. www.Rail-N-Trail.org

Saturday, 8/15. 22nd RIDGE RUNNER RAMBLE. New Albany. Ride the ridges on routes of 31/52/85/100 hilly miles. A budget tour. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 296-9981. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Saturday, 8/15. 8th RIDE, FOR PETE'S SAKE! Hilliard. Many route choices, flat to hilly, cover 7/17/35/46/80/100 miles. Plenty of food, raffle prizes, route markings are promised to satisfy novice and seasoned riders alike supporting a worthy cause. Pedal-With-Pete. Chris Zeidner; 93 E. Kanawha Ave.; Columbus, OH 43214. (614) 436-0482. www.PedalWithPete.org

Saturday & Sunday, 8/15 & 8/16. PEDAL TO THE POINT. Middleburg Hts. Pledge ride with route choices of 30/75/100/150 miles, one- and two-day options. Ride 75 miles to Sandusky (home of Cedar Point) for overnight, ride back the next day for 150-mile total. Full support with frequent stops. National MS Society - Ohio Buckeye Chapter. Lindsey Fairchild; 6155 Rockside Rd. Ste. 202; Independence, OH 44131. (800) 667-7131. MSBike@NMSSOHA.org

Sunday, 8/16. TRI-COUNTRY TRAIL BICYCLE ADVENTURE TOUR. Frankfort. Flat to rolling riding over 14/21/35/50/75 miles for cyclists of all levels of ability. Helmets Required. Scenic bike trails, a little on-road riding, in Ross, Fayette, Highland Counties. Tri-County Triangle Trail, Inc. Mr. Deb Doles; 586 Laurel St.; Chillicothe, OH 45601. (740) 775-9322. TriCoTrail.tripod.com

Saturday, 8/22. BCBCBCBC. Seaman. Budget tour over rural roads in Southwestern Ohio in an area with a New England feel. Rolling to very hilly routes of 25/35/50/62/75/100 miles. Amish-baked pies for sale along route; pie van to transport to finish if you can't eat them right away! Cincinnati Cycle Club. Andi Daum; 6935 Ragland Rd.; Newtown, OH 45244-3145. (513) 527-4063. jdaum@cinci.rr.com

Saturday, 8/22. 31st BEST “WURST” BICYCLE RIDE. Bucyrus. Held in conjunction with town's Bratwurst Festival, ride 12/32/62 flat to rolling miles through scenic countryside. Look of signs of early railroading, Indian battles, 1920s speakeasy era. See origins of Sandusky River. Bucyrus Tourism and Visitors' Bureau. Attn: Donna Bauer; PO Box 1023; Bucyrus, OH 44820. (419) 562-0720. www.Bucyrus.org

Saturday, 8/22. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TRAIL. Massillon. Start: 8:18 PM. Ernie's Bicycle Shop. (800) 291-0099. www.ErniesBikeShop.com

Sunday, 8/23. FLATLANDERS BICYCLE TOUR. Fremont. Ride past corn fields and cows, over flat terrain, on quiet country roads and paved bike trail. Options of 25/50/75/100 miles offered. Hot chicken sandwiches, pasta salad, homemade cookies fuel your travels. SAG, showers, swimming pool available with registration. Balk eagles may be sighted on one route along Sandusky River. Flatlanders Bicycle Club. Jane Moyer; PO Box 134; Fremont, OH 43420. (419) 334-8890. www.Flatlanders.info

Sunday, Aug. 23. 38th WRIGHT WRIDE. Dayton. Commemorate the achievement of powered flight by riding the scenic roads of beautiful Greene County, where Wilbur and Orville Wright perfected their invention and flying techniques. Routes of 25 to 100 miles offer flat to gently rolling terrain with a few good hills thrown in. food stops feature luscious fruit, homemade cookies, and Wright Wride Salad. Bump across a covered bridge, roll through small town,s and see a llama or two among the farm animals along the quiet country roads. Dayton Cycling Club. Ed Witte; 1209 S. Mulberry St.; Troy, OH 45373-4038. edward_witte@yahoo.com

Friday, 8/28. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels. Start: 8:00 PM from bike shop, covers 15-22 flat miles of 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

LATE ENTRY: Friday - Sunday, 8/28 - 8/30. PELOTONIA. Columbus. Cycling star Lance Armstrong is expected to participate in this fund raiser benefiting The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center, The James Hospital, and Solove Research Institute. Three distinct ride experiences, each with some rolling hills and a couple of challenging hills: one-day 50-mile route; one-day 100-mile route to Athens; and a two-day 180-mile route to Athens and back. Fully supported with food, water stops, mechanical, and medical assistance, luggage assistance, entertainment at finish and overnight lodging for two-day riders. Register to ride or volunteer online. NetJets. 351 W. Nationwide Blvd.; Columbus, OH 43215. (614) 221-6171. www.pelotonia.org

Saturday, 8/29. SHAUCK BIG HILLS AND SCENIC BUDGET METRIC CENTURY. Johnsville. Do you like big hills? Routes of 62 to 75 miles will travel a lot of the really big hills on quiet roads in the Clear Fork Valley just west of the Mohican Forest. Small villages offer places to stop, rest, and get some food. Map and direction to food arrows on roads, emergency SAG service are offered. Keith Elliott; 8041 Township Road 55; Lexington, OH 44904-9205. (419) 362-7715. TandemRider@earthlink.net

NEW LISTING: Saturday, 8/29. RALLY POINT RIVER RIDE. Lima. Fund raising event supporting the Rally Point Youth Center of Lima. Rides include 20/50/100 miles: 20-mile ride is family-friendly and uses the Lima River walk and bike path, 50- and 100-milers travel flat and scenic roads. Lunch, sag service, refreshment stops, massage, entertainment at finish. Enjoy Lima's excellent bike path and beautiful parks! Jared Diller. P.O. Box 1502; Lima, OH 45802. www.rallyup.org

September

Saturday, 9/5. 25th COVERED BRIDGE CENTURY. Canal Winchester. A budget tour of 38/70/100 flat to hilly miles - longer routes have more hills. Good training for Columbus Fall Challenge! Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. Attn: Bob Allen; 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 866-8698. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Saturday, 9/5. STOMP BICYCLE ADVENTURE. Peninsula. Citizens for MetroParks. PO Box 72081; Akron, OH 44372. (330) 865-8065. (330) 865-8065. www.StompBikeRide.com

Monday, 9/7. 5th RAM: RAMBLE AROUND MEDINA. Ride a full century (100 miles) on a rolling course looping around the city of Medina. A budget tour - riders bring or purchase own food - maps provided, donations accepted. Medina Bicycle Club. Shawn Conway; PO Box 844; Medina, OH 44258-0844. (330) 421-1987. www.MedinaBikeClub.org

LATE ENTRY: Friday - Sunday, 9/11 - 9/13. 6th SUNFLOWER REVOLUTION. Cincinnati. (513)584-0695. Registration at www.sunflowerrev.org

Saturday, 9/12. 3rd TOUR DE DONUT. Arcaum. Ride the 30-mile flat course for time whilst eating donuts to gain time bonuses. The 2008 winner set record with 26 donuts downed! Live music, corn maze, BBQ post-ride. Entry Deadline: Sept. 1. Rider Limit: 1,000. Colavita Ohio Cycling. Rockship Sports, Inc. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Saturday, 9/12. 29th POPCORN 100 BIKE TOUR. Marion. Relaxing and family-oriented tour with choice of 25/62 flat miles. Rider Limit: 500. Marion General Hospital. Attn: Kim Wenig; 1000 McKinley Park Dr.; Marion, OH 43302. (740) 383-8980. http://www.mariongeneral.com/index.php?page=events

Saturday, 9/12. 4th HOLMES 100 CYCLE. Millersburg. Travel 25/60/100 flat to very hilly miles through the scenic countryside of Holmes County with long stretches of winding roads, beautiful hills and valleys. Start/finish in historic downtown Millersburg. Team Kinetics. Jeff Alexander; 1245 Glen Drive; Millersburg, OH 44654-8958. (330) 674-4488. www.Spine-Sport.com

Saturday, 9/12. 19th TOUR OF HOCKING HILLS. Circleville. All options hilly on this budget tour of 75 to 100 miles. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. Attn: Jon Schaer; 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 447-2200. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

LATE ENTRY: Saturday & Sunday, 9/12 & 9/13. COVERED BRIDGES TANDEM WEEKEND. Northeastern Ohio. Doug Crush: dwcrush@aol.com

Sunday, 9/13. 39th HANCOCK HORIZONTAL HUNDRED. Findlay. One of the flattest rides in Ohio and a great ride for your first 100-mile "century" attempt, or just use those cycling summer-built muscles to go really, really fast! Route choices of 36/64/100 miles offered. Also featured: bicycle dealers/vendors, ice cream social Saturday night, Chris Cakes Sunday breakfast, ride patch (to first 1,000) full ride services and smooth roads with corners swept pre-ride. Entry Deadline: Aug. 31. Register online. Hancock Handlebars Bicycle Club. Mick Gould; PO Box 232; Findlay, OH 45839. (419) 722-0564. www.HancockHandlebars.org

Sunday, 9/13. 10th SIMON KENTON PATHFINDERS BIKE TOUR. Urbana. Fund-raiser to benefit Champaign Counties Trail maintenance and development. Covers 15/30/60+ flat to hilly miles in Champaign and portions of neighboring counties. Beautiful farmlands with historical landmarks dotting the routes. "Famous bean soup" and sandwiches, fruit, breakfast for all. Entry Deadline: Sept. 5. Simon Kenton Pathfinders. Nancy Lokai-Baldwin; PO Box 91; Urbana, OH 43078. (937) 605-2434. www.SimonKentonPathfinders.org

Sunday, 9/13. 28th THE DRY RUN. Westerville. Tour takes riders through scenic Central Ohio on routes of 30/50/70/100 rolling miles. Fully-supported with lunch, snack, and water stops featuring homemade cookies. Westerville Bicycle Club. Amy Rees; PO Box 356; Westerville, OH 43086-0356. (614) 406-4786. www.WestervilleBicycleClub.org/dryrun

Saturday, 9/19. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels. Start: 8:00 PM from bike shop, covers 15-22 flat miles of 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, 9/19. 2nd PAW PAW DOUBLE NICKEL. Albany. Held in conjunction with the annual Paw Paw Festival. Very hilly 22/55 miles of riding with “stocked aid station” on the longer route. Festival admission fee includes cost of ride so do both! Athens Bicycle. 14 W. Stimson Ave.; Athens, OH 45701. (740) 594-9944. www.OhioPawPawFest.com

Saturday, 9/19. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TRAIL. Massillon. Start: 7:34 PM. Ernie's Bicycle Shop. (800) 291-0099. www.ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday, 9/19. 2nd PEDAL FOR PETS. Westerville. Fund-raiser for CHA Animal Shelter. Proceeds help house homeless pets, reduce overpopulation with education, spay/neuter. Routes of 10 - 40 miles include short family fun ride, all begin/end on Alum Creek Bike Trail. Short routes completely on trail, others highlight Hoover Reservoir and surrounding rolling area. Free tees for kids. Food stops on longer rides with lunch at finish. Tour shelter, see dogs and cats up for adoption. CHA Animal Shelter. Attn: Dan Stephans; 3765 Corporate Dr.; Columbus, OH 43231. (740) 852-4828. PedalForPets.com

Saturday, 9/19. PEDAL THE LAKES. Greenville, PA. Discover this full-service tour through beautiful Western Pennsylvania Amish countryside just a few miles over the state line. Lakes are along 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, 9/19. TAKES TWO TO TANDEM. Loveland. American Council of the Blind in Ohio. mary.hiland@sbcglobal.net

Saturday, 9/19. 19th KNOX COUNTY BICYCLE CHALLENGE. Gambier. Full-service tour of 30- 100-mile loops over the beautiful hills of Knox County. Bike path option on shorter routes. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. Attn: Gary Schmidt; 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 657-9669. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Sunday, 9/20. 36th NEOC: NORTH-EAST OHIO CENTURY. Newton Falls. Riders look forward to homemade cookies on rides of 35/62/100 flat to rolling miles (expect a couple of hills). Entry Deadline: Sept. 9. Full lunch served on two longer rides. Century riders take scenic tour of Trumbull, Geauda, Portage Counties. Out-Spokin' Wheelmen. Attn: Gary Bradshaw; PO Box 838; Youngstown, OH 44501-0838. (330) 482-2891. neoc2009@yahoo.com

Sunday, 9/20. 37th IRISH HILLS TOUR. Sylvania. Paved roads and trails, most in Southern Michigan, provide smooth riding on flat to rolling routes of 10/31/62/100 miles. Shorter routes are flatter, longer choices enter Michigan's beautiful Irish Hills area with rolling green farmlands dotted with many small lakes. Rest stops for all, lunch on 62- and 100-mile routes. Hostelling International - Toledo Area. PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 937-8282. HIToledo.org

Saturday, 9/26. 5th FREDERICKSBURG LIBRARY ROLL. Fredericksburg. Enjoy a tour of 18/24/32 flat trail miles on the beautiful Holmes County rail-trail or hit the road for a hilly to very hilly scenic adventure of 31/62 miles. Free tee shirts, refreshment stop at Hipp Station included. Proceeds benefit the all-volunteer Fredericksburg Community Library. Orrville Cycling Club. Dave & Jane Braddock; 4835 Graber Rd.; Fredercksburg, OH 44627. (330) 695-2693. jbraddock@roadrunner.com

Saturday - Sunday, 9/26 - 9/27. 34th COLUMBUS FALL CHALLENGE. Full-service tour. Perhaps the toughest tour in Ohio: two days of climbing through the most scenic (and hilliest) part of the state. Ride is 100 tough miles each day with overnight stay. Rider Limit: 500. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. Attn: Eve Holland; 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 326-0435. bike2live@ameritech.net

Saturday, 9/26. TOUR DE VERSAILLES CHALLENGE RIDE. Versailles. A timed challenge ride of 50/100 rolling miles. Can you earn an official Finisher's Medal with time of six hours or less? Colavita Ohio Cycling. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Sunday, 9/27. MUM FESTIVAL BIKE TOUR. Full-service tour: roads marked and SAG-patrolled. Helmet Required. The 32- and 45-mile routes generally flat with some hills on lightly-traveled roads in northern Miami County. Century options (62 & 100 miles) to Kiser Lake. Rest stops with refreshments on all routes. Proceeds benefit Tipp City Music Boosters supporting music programs of Tippecanoe High School. Tipp City Music Boosters. Chris Logan; PO Box 252; Tipp City, OH 45371. (937) 667-9160. www.TippCityMusicBoosters.org

Sunday, 9/27. 18th CIDER FESTIVAL BIKE RIDE. Norton. A scenic ride through portions of Summit, Wayne, Medina Counties. Flat to hilly routes of 10/25/62 miles have refreshment stops. Free tee shirt for first 125 registered. Norton Kiwanis. Mike Barkey; 3080 Loyal Oak Dr.; Norton, OH 44203. (330) 825-8624. MBarkey1@neo.rr.com

October

Saturday, 10/3. GREAT GHOST RIDER RAMBLE. Saint Leon, IN. Full-service ride featuring routes of 25 to 100 rolling to very hilly miles. The century has seven big climbs. Also features family fun ride and Halloween costume contest. Optional post-ride pasta. Rider Limit: 500. Cincinnati Cycle Club. Scott Ebbing; PO Box 43441; Cincinnati, OH 45243-0441. CincinnatiCycleclub.org

Sunday, 10/04. 2nd HIGHLAND BIKE TOUR. Hinckley. Highland Health Fair. Barbara Wright; 5675 Arlyne Ln.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 714-0105. bwright@bwrightlaw.com

Friday, 10/9. NIGHT RIDES ON THE TOWPATH TRAIL. Peninsula. Free fun ride for all skill levels. Start: 8:00 PM from bike shop, covers 15-22 flat miles of 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, 10/10. 4th BREAST CANCER AWARENESS RIDE. Flat to rolling route choices of 10/25 miles with live music, food, beverages, vendors, silent auction at finish. Proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Stefanie Spielman Fund searching for the cure. Trek Bicycle Store of Columbus. 5334 N. Hamilton Rd.; Columbus, OH 43230. (614) 933-9999. www.TrekStoreColumbus.com

Sunday, 10/11. 31st FALL-N-LEAF. Bellville. Enjoy the beautiful scenic area of southern Richland and northern Knox Counties. Included on the 37/65 mile routes are the Richland B&O rail-trail along with hills thrown in for the challenge. A full-service classic tour. Entry form available online. Mid-Ohio Bikers. Terry White; 155 Essex Rd.; Lexington, OH 44904. (419) 884-8791. MidOhioBikers.org

Saturday, 10/17. SIPPO VALLEY POKER RIDE. Massillon. Choice of 15/22 miles on Sippo Valley Trail with stops at five checkpoints picking up a playing card at each stop. Play the poker hand against other riders at finish - top 10 hands and jokers win prizes. Proceeds benefit local trail projects. All ages welcome. Massillon Area Greenways. Ernie Lehman; Ernie's Bicycle Shop; 135 Lake Ave. NW; Massillon, OH 44647. (330) 832-5111. ernie@ErniesBikeShop.com

Saturday, 10/17. FAMILY HAUNTED TOUR. Whitehouse. Rider Limit: 60 on this very short fun ride of 3 or 5 flat miles entirely within Oak Openings Metropark, for those with children 12 years and younger. Ride “haunted” bike trail and hear spooky folk stories. Face painting, food, treats at finish. Bike-safe costumes encouraged. Yes... ride now on Saturday! Hostelling International - Toledo Area. PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 861-0220. HIToledo.org

Saturday, 10/17. 32nd TOMBSTONE TOUR. Whitehouse. Celebrate the Halloween season riding 38 miles of mostly back-country roads. Roll across flat countryside visiting local graveyards and tombstones. Prizes for best bike-safe costumes. Chili lunch with veggie option. Orchard visit with cider and cookies. Yes... ride now on Saturday! Hostelling International - Toledo Area. PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 861-0220. JanetSmith@bex.net

Saturday, 10/24. NIGHT RIDES ON THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TRAIL. Massillon. Start: 6:39 PM. Ernie's Bicycle Shop. (800) 291-0099 or www.ErniesBikeShop.com.

Saturday, 10/24. 24th FALL HOOT. Canal Winchester. Budget tour: flat to rolling 35/40 or 65 miles with plenty of hills. Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. Attn: David Miller; 1525 Bethel Rd. Ste. 100; Columbus, OH 43220-2054. (614) 444-2276. www.Outdoor-Pursuits.org

Saturday, 10/24. 32nd FFF: FRIENDSVILLE FREEBIE FIFTY. Medina. Enjoy beautiful fall scenery of Medina County. Main route is 50 rolling miles but has 28-mile cutoff. Budget tour offering map, cider stops, limited support. Start/finish on Medina town square. Preregister online. Medina County Bicycle Club. Shawn Conway; PO Box 844; Medina, OH 44258-0844. (330) 421-1987. MedinaBikeClub.org

November

Sunday, 11/1. 35th RED FLANNEL METRIC CENTURY. End the cycling season with a fine 32- or 64-mile tour of rolling, Northeastern Ohio countryside. Enjoy homemade hot soup, cookies, pancakes, and a raffle. The metric leads riders to Milan, birthplace of inventor Thomas A. Edison. The half-metric tours portions of scenic rural Lorain County. Lorain Wheelmen Bicycle Club. PO Box 102; Amherst, OH 44001-0102. www.LorainWheelmen.org

New Year's Day 2010

Friday, 1/1. 22nd GRAND LAKE NEW YEAR'S DAY RIDE. Celina. A 26-mile ride around the typically frozen Grand Lake St. Mary's to usher in the new year. For those for whom riding is not enough, a swim could be arranged, say organizers. Rocketship Sports. Roger Bowersock; 1098 Buckeye Drive; Greenville, OH 45331. www.RocketShipSports.com

CORRECTED TO 34th YEAR: Friday, 1/1. 34th ABCDEFGHIJ: A BI-CYCLING DANDY EXCUSE FOR GETTING HIBERNATED IN JANUARY! Medina. Routes of 2/12/24 miles offered regardless of weather conditions ... be prepared! Start/finish on town square at Noon. Preregister online for this budget tour. Medina County Bicycle Club. Shawn Conway; PO Box 844; Medina, OH 44258-0844. (330) 421-1987. MedinaBikeClub.org

Friday, 1/1. 34th THE BEAN RIDE. Perrysburg. Ride along the scenic Maumee River, then enjoy a bracing bowl of bean soup for warmth and good luck in the new year. Hostelling International - Toledo Area. PO Box 352736; Toledo, OH 43635-2736. (419) 243-7680. patsquire@juno.com

Races

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, 3/14. MID-OHIO GRAND PRIX. Lexington. www.TacoSports.org

Saturday, 3/21. 3rd COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES #1. Greenville. Time trial racing for all with cash and product prizes. Rolling 20K course with no turns, no stops. Many age and equipment categories. Can you set a course record? Colavita Ohio Cycling. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Saturday, 3/21. HUESTON WOODS ROAD RACE. Oxford. www.TacoSports.org

Saturday, 3/28. TOUR OF LOGAN COUNTY. Zanesfield. www.TacoSports.org

Sunday, 3/29. 10th MOHICAN WILDERNESS OMBC SERIES #1. Loudonville. Old-school racing on Ohio's most challenging race course, home of 24 Hours of Mohican. Note: spring weather may force changes, check Web site for updates! Cross-country mountain bike racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice. OMBC. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 97; Butler, OH 44822. (419) 989-0239. www.OMBC.net

April

Saturday, 4/4. MALABAR FARM ROAD RACE. Lucas. www.TacoSports.org

Saturday, 4/11. TOUR OF SUGAR GROVE. Sugar Grove. www.TacoSports.org

Saturday, 4/18. 3rd COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES #2. Greenville. Colavita Ohio Cycling. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Saturday, 4/18. TOUR OF HOCKING HILLS REGION. Logan. www.TacoSports.org

Saturday, 4/18. VULTURE'S KNOB MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SERIES #1 / OMBC #2. Wooster. CAMBA. Kevin Daum; 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.racing.camba.us

Saturday, 4/25. TOUR OF GRANVILLE TOWNSHIP. Granville. www.TacoSports.org

Sunday, 4/26. TOUR OF GETTYSBURG ROAD RACE. Gettysburg. USCF road racing for all categories. Colavita Ohio Cycling. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com

May

Saturday, 5/2. NEWARK CRITERIUM. Newark. www.TacoSports.org

Sunday, 5/3. 3rd CHALLENGE AT MOUNTWOOD OMBC SERIES #3. Parkersburg, WV. Just across the river from Ohio check out first of two races sanctioned by OMBC and WVMBA. Racers receive points for both. Camping from primative to RV, many sites along course. XC and DH events for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice. WVMBA. Duane Jones. (304) 834-6242. www.OMBC.net

Sunday, 5/10. HEATH CRITERIUM. Heath. www.TacoSports.org

Friday & Saturday, 5/15 & 5/16. YELLOW SPRINGS STAGE RACE. Yellow Springs. www.TacoSports.org

Saturday, 5/16. 3rd COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES #3. Greenville. American Bicycle Racing time trial for all categories. Colavita Ohio Cycling. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Sunday, 5/17. 2nd THE WILDS - OMBC SERIES #4. Course located next to Ohio's largest nature preserve. Camping available. XC events for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice. AOA. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 997; Butler, OH 44822. www.OMBC.net

Saturday, 5/23. THE MEMORIAL GRAND PRIX. Lexington. www.TacoSports.org

Saturday, 5/23. VULTURE'S KNOB MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SERIES #2. Wooster. Kevin Daum. 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.racing.camba.us

Saturday, 5/30. MOHICAN MTB 100 & 100K - OMBC SPECIAL EVENT. Loudonville. Line up with top US pros in Ohio's only 100-mile mountain bike race. Have included Floyd Landis, Jeremiah Bishop, Chirs Eatough, Harlan price. Choose: 100 miles/100K. Downtown start. $5,000 in cash awards. Cross-country, ultra-endurance events for Men, Women, Single-Speed, Masters 50+. OMBC & National Ultra Endurance. (419) 989-0239. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 997; Butler, OH 44822. www.mohican.net

Sunday, 5/31. 2nd STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL 10-MILE TIME TRIAL. Troy. New location, new course, new date! Takes place the week before the Festival, right in Troy. Meet at the gazebo for check-in. First rider off at 8:00. Most of the flat course is out/back on river bikeway. Categories for Tandem, Fixed Gear, Age Group, Mountain Bike. Troy Strawberry Festival. Speedy Feet Racing; 1381 Falke Dr.; Dayton, OH 45432. (937) 361-6825. www.Speedy-Feet.com

Sunday, 5/31. WILKESVILLE-2-WILKESVILLE GRAND FONDO. Wilkesville. www.TacoSports.org

June

Thursday, 6/4. OHIO STATE ROAD RACE CHAMPIONSHIPS. Danville. www.TacoSports.org

LATE ENTRY: Thursday, 6/4. 33rd TROY STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL TIME TRIAL. Casstwon. Follow the Berries! Bike Time trial through beutiful Miami County Ohio. Flat course over rural roads. New event director this year. New course is a 10-mile loop. PRIZES: 1st Place Fastest Overall; 1st Place Tandem, 1st Place Mountain Bike; 1st Place Recument; 1st and 2nd Place for Age Groups (Male and Female: 18 and under; 19-29, 30-44, 45 and over). Troy Strawberry Festival. 405 SW Public Square Ste. 330; Troy, OH 45373. (937) 339-8769. www.gostrawberries.com

Friday, 6/5. OHIO STATE CRITERIUM CHAMPIONSHIPS. Mt. Vernon. www.TacoSports.org

Saturday, 6/13. 3rd COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES #4. Greenville. ABR Citizen, Category time trial races. Colavita Ohio Cycling. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Saturday, 6/13. VULTURE'S KNOB MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE SERIES #3. Wooster. Kevin Daum. 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.racing.camba.us

Tuesday - Saturday, 6/16 - 6/20. TOUR OF OHIO STAGE RACE. Various. www.TacoSports.org

Saturday, 6/20. THE WORTHINGTON CRITERIUM. Worthington. www.TacoSports.org

Sunday, 6/21. OFFICIAL USA CYCLING OHIO STATE TIME TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. Versailles. USCF time trials for all categories. Colavita Ohio Cycling. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Thursday, 6/25. GREAT OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE - 1 CRITERIUM. Defiance. www.TacoSports.org

Friday, 6/26. GREAT OHIO BICYCLE ADVENTURE - 2 CRITERIUM. Fostoria. www.TacoSports.org

Sunday, 6/28. EASTFORK STATE PARK - OMBC SERIES #5. Bethel. Come to the beach at Eastfork, experience fast, rolling trails. Minimal technical, climbing. Cross-country events for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice. CORA & Biowheels. (419) 989-0239. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 997; Butler, OH 44822. www.OMBC.net

July

Saturday, 7/4. 34th JULY 4TH TWIN SIZZLER. Medina. A 27-mile road race over flat to hilly terrain, through town and country. Start/finish in old town square and popular recreation festival. Age categories for men and women. YWCA of Medina County. Judy Heller; 4046 Medina Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 722-2020. www.YWCA.org/medinacounty

Saturday, 7/11. 3rd COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES #5. Greenville. ABR Categories, Citizen time trials. Colavita Ohio Cycling. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Sunday, 7/12. BATTLE OF TURKEY RUN AT S&S TRAILS - OMBC SERIES #6. Mt. Perry. Features variety of challenges designed by OMBC champ Chris Skinner. Stay for some of the best vittles in the Series. XC events for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice. Chris & Colleen Skinner. (419) 989-0239. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 997; Butler, OH 44822. www.OMBC.net

Sunday, 7/19. 4th TOUR D'BURG. Miamisburg. Miamisburg Merchants Association. Jim Dunn; 2091 State Route 725; Dayton, OH 45459. (937) 291-9000. www.TourDBurg.com

Sunday, 7/26. ALUM CREEK STATE PARK - OMBC SERIES #7. Delaware. Plan a day at beach for family at the park. Race runs from the beach, across the dam, to Alum's novice-friendly trails, and back. Kids' 12 & under race available! XC racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice. COMBO. (419) 989-0239. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 997; Butler, OH 44822. www.OMBC.net

August

Sunday, 8/2. RACE TO THE HILLS - OMBC SERIES #8. Nelsonville/Athens. Racers earn both OMBC and WVMBA points in events at Lake Hope State Park. One of the best flowing single-tracks in Ohio. Kids' 12 & under race! XC racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice. Athens Bike Club & Athens Bike Shop. (419) 989-0239. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 997; Butler, OH 44822. www.OMBC.net

Sunday, 8/9. 20th SMITH DAIRY MILK RACE. Orrville. Great traditional road race, marshalled and with State Patrol escort. USCF-sanctioned racing for Cat. 2/3/4/5 on courses of 20 to 50 rolling miles. Day-of-race licensing available. Details and flyer on Web site. Orrville Cycling Club. Rich Corfmann; 425 E. Paradise St.; Orrville, OH 44667. (330) 683-4393. OrrvilleCycling.com

Sunday, 8/16. FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT ASSOCIATIONS FOR CYCLING NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP TIME TRIAL. Greenville. ABR Category time trial racing. Colavita Ohio Cycling. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Sunday, 8/16. COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES #6. Greenville. ABR Category and Citizen racing. Colavita Ohio Cycling. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Wednesday, 8/19. OHIO CUP: CENTER CITY CRITERIUM. Springfield. www.TacoSports.org

Thursday, 8/20. OHIO CUP: SHAMROCK CRITERIUM. Dublin. www.TacoSports.org

Friday, 8/21. OHIO CUP: DELAWARE CRITERIUM. Delaware. www.TacoSports.org

Saturday, 8/22. OHIO CUP: LONG STREET TOUR CRITERIUM. Columbus. www.TacoSports.org

Sunday, 8/23. CAESARS CREEK STATE PARK - OMBC SERIES #9. Just off I-71, Caesars Creek is one of the most challenging courses in the Series. Earn both OMBC and KYMBA points! XC racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice. CORA & Biowheels. (419) 989-0239. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 997; Butler, OH 44822. www.OMBC.net

Saturday, 8/29. 8th BIG VALLEY RACE AT CAMP MANATOC. Peninsula. Open ride and kids' festival. Kevin Daum. 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.BigValleyRace.com

Sunday, 8/30. 8th NEO POWER SERIES #1 - THE BIG VALLEY RACE AT CAMP MANATOC. Peninsula. Solon Bicycle. Kevin Daum. 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.BigValleyRace.com

Sunday, 8/30. DILLON XC RACE - OMBC SERIES #10. Zanesville. One of the most technical of the OMBC series courses, features a few well-known rock gardens. Also has fast flowing single-track designed entirely by AOA. XC events for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice. Appallachian Outdoor Adventure Club (AOA). (419) 989-0239. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 997; Butler, OH 44822. www.OMBC.net

September

Saturday, 9/5. APPLEBEE'S OMBC KIDS' MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE. Zanesville. Ohio's biggest mountain bike race for kids age 12 and under. Race from Dillon Beach along 1-mile loop course. Trophies, medals, other prizes. Helmets, signed waivers mandatory. A part of Dillon Family Fest weekend. Age groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12. AOA. (419) 989-0239. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 997; Butler, OH 44822. www.OMBC.net

Saturday, 9/12. NEO POWER SERIES #2 - VULTURE'S KNOB. Wooster. Kevin Daum. 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.racing.camba.us

Saturday, 9/19. COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES #7. Greenville. ABR Category and Citizen racing. Colavita Ohio Cycling. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Saturday - Sunday, 9/19 - 9/20. 12/24 HOURS OF MOHICAN - OMBC SPECIAL EVENT. Loudonville. Ohio's only 24-hour race choose 12 or 24 hours to test your mettle! Coincides with Ohio's largest Bluegrass music festival. Take a shot at new solo record set by Chip Meek last year. XC Ultramarathon events for Solos, Duos, Trios, Quads. OMBC. (419) 989-0239. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 997; Butler, OH 44822. www.OMBC.net

Sunday, 9/20. 5th NEO POWER SERIES #3 - Reagan Park Off-Road Time Trial. Kevin Daum. 3426 E. Smith Rd.; Medina, OH 44256. (330) 242-4737. www.racing.camba.us

Saturday, 9/26. TRI-CITY TOUR. Newark, Granville, Heath. www.TacoSports.org

Sunday, 9/27. NORTHEAST OHIO CRANKFEST - OMBC SERIES #11. Ravenna. Northeast Ohio's premier race course, designed by CAMBA. One of OMBC's largest events! Kids' race featured. XC events for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice. CAMBA. (419) 989-0239. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 997; Butler, OH 44822. www.OMBC.net

October

Saturday, 10/10. COLAVITA OHIO TIME TRIAL SERIES #8. Greenville. ABR Category and Citizen racing. Colavita Ohio Cycling. 1098 Buckeye Dr.; Greenville, OH 45331. (937) 417-5772. www.ColavitaOhioCycling.com

Sunday, 10/11. MOHICAN STATE PARK - OMBC SERIES #12. Loudonville. Mohican State Forest has been described as one of the best in Ohio and renowned for its flow. Also home of Mohican MTB 100. XC racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice. OMBC & Mohican/Malabar Bike Club. (419) 989-0239. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 997; Butler, OH 44822. www.OMBC.net

Sunday, 10/25. MOHICAN WILDERNESS - OMBC SERIES #13. Loudonville. Don't miss the OMBC Championship where all ties will be broken. Mohican Wilderness is one of Ohio's most challenging courses with lung-busting climbs, technical rock gardens, fast flowing single-track. XC racing for Pro/Expert, Sport, Novice. OMBC. (419) 989-0239. Ryan O'Dell; PO Box 997; Butler, OH 44822. www.OMBC.net