NOTE: These events are often subject to change. Bike Midwest is not responsible for their accuracy. Readers are strongly urged to confirm event details. If you have an event that you want listed in this calendar, contact Bike Midwest, P.O. Box 791, Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050.
June 6 (Sat.): Circus City Metric Century (Peru, Indiana). 154 Grant Streetm, Peru, IN 46970.
mike@circuscitycyclists.org
www.circuscitycyclists.org
June 6 (Sat.): Hot Tamale (Waldo, Ohio). Distances of 8, 16, 32, or 64 miles
starting in Waldo, Ohio. $10 fee includes SAG, food stops, and patch. Helmets
are required. Sponsored by Heart of Ohio Tailwinds. Glen Butterman, 500 S. Vine
St., Marion, OH 43302. 740-382-9423. gsbutter@msn.com www.hot-tamale.org
June 6 (Sat.): B&O Bicycle Tour (west central Indiana). Jeff Smallwood,
4716 E. County Rd. 100 South, Avon, IN 46123. 317-745-2471. jsmall@lilly.com
www.BOTrail.org
June 6-7 (Sat.-Sun.): Marietta River Rendezvous Ride (southeast Ohio). 65
miles per day, level to rolling along scenic Muskingum River. Starts in Duncan
Falls. $55 adult, $20 child under 10. One day $22. Includes map, cue sheets & marked
route, 2 snack stops each day, lunch, fresh strawberries & ice cream, pasta
dinner, 1-1/2 hour Sternwheeler cruise on Ohio River, baggage shuttle, sleeping
space, SAG for emergencies. Helmets are required. Rick Ralston, Marietta Rowing & Cycling,
P.O. Box 223, Marietta, OH 45750. 740-336-4942. rick@rickralston.com www.mariettarcc.org
June 13 (Sat.): 6th Annual London Strawberry Festival Tour (Madison, Fayette, & Green
Counties). Distances of 21, 54, or 100 miles. Starts at Madison County Senior
Citizens Center, London Ohio. $15 pre-registration, $20 day of event includes
map, SAG, & food stops. Sponsored by Friends of Madison County Parks & Trails.
FMCPT, P.O. Box 308, London, OH 43140. FMCPT @columbus.rr.com www.fmcpt.com
June 13 (Sat.): Safari Bike Ride (Indiana & Kentucky). Anita Temple, 345
W. Palmyra Lake Rd., Palmyra, IN 47164. 812-216-3300. anitatemple@verizon.net
safaribikeride.com
June 20 (Sat.): Pumpkinvine Bike Ride (north central Indiana). Distances of
10, 15, 26, 44, 67, or 104 miles. Starts at Abshire Park in Goshen IN. 15 mile
loop starts in Shipshewana, IN (first 5 miles on completed section of Pumpkinvine
trail). Fee: Individual $21 before 5/31, $26 after; Family $42 before 5/31, $52
after. Includes pie, ice cream, generous SAG stops. T-shirts available for purchase.
Helmets are required. Danny Graber, 2818 Neff St., Elkhart, IN 46514. 574-266-4265.
dannysg@verizon.net www.pumpkinvine.org
June 20-27 (Sat.-Sat.): Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (northwest Ohio). Distances
from 264 to 415 miles. Starts in Norwalk. Includes maps & arrows, luggage
transport, campgrounds, entertainment, newsletter & calendar. Helmets are
required. Sponsored by Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. GOBA, 1525 Bethel Rd., Ste.
100, Columbus, OH 43220. 614-273-0811. www.goba.com
June 21-27 (Sun.-Sat.): Touring Ride In Rural Indiana (TRIRI) (southwestern
Indiana). Distance: about 65 miles a day, three layover days offer optional loop
rides of different lengths. Starts in Huntingburg, IN. Includes 12 meals, T-shirt,
6 overnight campsite & park entry fees, entertainment, DVD, baggage transport,
SAG services, fanny flag, marked routes, bicycle repair, & massage therapy
availability. Sponsored by Bloomington Bicycle Club, Inc. & Indiana State
Parks & Reservoirs. TRIRI, P.O. Box 439, Clear Creek, IN 47426. 812-333-8176.
triri@triri.org www.triri.org
June 27 (Sat.): Buckeye Bridge Bike Ride (southwest Ohio). Distances of 15,
35, 55, or 75 miles. Starts at Eaton High School. Pre-registration $25, $15 for
18 & under. Includes T-shirt, meal, & shower. Sponsored by Preble County
Farm Bureau. Amy Daugherty, 200 W. Monfort St., Eaton, OH 45320. pcfarmbureau@embarqmail.com
www.buckeyebridgebikeride.com
June 27-28 (Sat.-Sun.): Lap of Ashtabula County (northeastern Ohio). Distance 125 to 150 miles. 200 RIDER LIMIT!! REGISTER EARLY. No registration day of event. Starts at Ashtabula County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. Fee of $120 includes rest stops, lunches, snacks, dinner, breakfast, camping, & T-shirt. Properly working equipment is required. Ashtabula Dream Center. 440-992-4442. LakeEffectCycling@hotmail.com LakeEffectCycling.com
June 27 (Sat.): Buckeye Bridge Bike Ride (southwest Ohio). Distances of 15, 35, 55, or 75 miles. Starts at Eaton High School. Pre-registration $25, $15 for 18 & under. Includes T-shirt, meal, & shower. Sponsored by Preble County Farm Bureau. Amy Daugherty, 200 W. Monfort St., Eaton, OH 45320.
pcfarmbureau@embarqmail.com
www.buckeyebridgebikeride.com