JulyThursday, July 1, 8:30 a.m.
Give Me Liberty Ride, 40 miles – C ride
Meet in Oak Openings Metropark, Mallard Lake. Bike to mystery restaurant location. Mary Lou Leonard, 419/865-5795
Saturday, July 3, 8:30 a.m.
Secor to Swanton Ride, 35 miles – C ride
Meet in Secor Metropark, Photo Center. Bike to Swanton for early lunch. Elvin Buchele, 419/885-0528.
Tuesday, July 6, 6:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Ride, 15 miles – C ride
Meet at Fallen Timbers Monument, off the Stitt Rd/Jerome Rd exit from US-24, just west of I-475. Bike to Waterville for ice cream. Ray & Pat Squire 419/243-7680 cell 419/324-6364
Thursday, July 8, 8:30 a.m.
Pedal to Pemberville 35 miles – C ride
Meet @ soccer fields approx ¼ mi N of Perrysburg Mosque (25877 Scheider Rd). Directions: Exit 2 of I-475. Go S on OH-25, then L (W) on Roachton Rd, then L (N) on Scheider Rd. Stairstepped, windproofed route. Restaurant lunch stop. Jan & Gary Samples, 419/874-7369 cell: 419/260-3122
Saturday, July 10, beginning at 10 a.m.
Day at Ruth Miller’s Cottage
Clear Lake, IN (60 miles from Sylvania). Come for a day of fun & fellowship. Small fee to cover lunch & supper. Bicycle in or drive in. Overnite option for cyclist to return Sunday morning (space limited). See article in this newsletter. Contact John Rider, coordinator, for directions (60 mi from Sylvania) and all other info. John Rider, 419/865-9145, john rider@buckeye-express.com
Tuesday, July 13, 6:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Ride 15 miles – C ride
Smith’s house, 10119 Lewis Ave., 1.5 mi N of Temperance MI. Potluck picnic & ice cream after ride. Optional swim in Smith’s pool. Bring a dish to share & swim suit. Dan & Judy Smith, 419/3408061
Thursday, July 15, 8:30 a.m.
Cannonball Trail Ride 35 miles – C ride
Meet at the old Waterville School, on River Rd. W of OH-64. Bike the Wabash Cannonball Trail. Bring a bag lunch to eat along the way. Nancy Verner, 419/878-6440
Saturday, July 17, 7:00 a.m.
Metroparks Bicycle Tour
Whitehouse, OH – Fallen Timbers Middle School. 15/31/62/100 miles. Registration opens at 7 am. Visit up to 4 metroparks. Map, marked route, SAG, snack stops, lunch on all routes except 15 mi. $20 ($15 for 15 mi) before 7/12. Kids’ discount. After 7/12, add $5. For more details, see article in this newsletter. Judy Wright, 419/410-0097
Monday, July 19, 6:30 p.m.
Board Meeting
Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., between Bancroft & Delaware (opposite Scott High School). Scott Carpenter, 419/346-7858
Tuesday, July 20, 6:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Ride, 15 miles – C ride
Meet at Woodsdale Park, off Woodsdale Ave. @ A. W. Trail. Ice Cream stop in Maumee. Marcia Roby 419382-0883
Thursday, July 22, 9:45a.m.
Kelleys Island Trip miles – C ride
Meet at Marblehead ferry dock – before 10am ferry departure. Bring bike and/or walking shoes – lots to do on the island. Bring a bag lunch. For complete info, including car pooling & cost of ferry ticket, call Carol Rider.
Carol Rider, 419/865-9145 cell 419/343-7572
Sunday, July 25, 1:00 p.m.
John Keller Memorial Dedication & Nature Walk
Oak Openings Metropark, Mallard Lake. Meet in playground area. Dedication of memorial bench followed by Naturalist led walk. Ray & Pat Squire, 419/243-7680; cell 419/215-0627; cell 419/324-6364
Tuesday, July 27, 6:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Ride, 15 miles – C ride
Meet in UT parking lot (NE corner of Dorr & Secor) next to University/Parks Trail. Bike to Jann’s for ice cream. Ray & Pat Squire 419/243-7680; cell 419/324-6364
Thursday, July 29, 8:30 a.m.
Maumee Bay Ride, 30 miles – C ride
Meet in International Park, 1st parking lot. Bike to Maumee Bay State Park. Bring a bag lunch to eat at the beach. Ray Squire 419/243-7680 cell 419/215-0627
August
Tuesday, August 3, 6:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Ride 15 miles – C ride
Meet at Fallen Timbers Monument, off the Stitt Rd/Jerome Rd exit from US-24, just west of I-475. Bike to a favorite ice cream stop. Tom & Nancy Verner, 419/878-6440
Thursday, August 5, 8:30 a.m.
Mystery Ride, 30 miles – C ride
Meet at Lane’s End Farm, 8602 Pilliod Rd (off Albon). Bike to a mystery restaurant . Mary Lou Leonard, 419/865-5795
Tuesday, August 10, 6:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Ride, 15 miles – C ride
Meet at Lane’s End Farm, 8602 Pilliod Rd (off Albon). Bike to a favorite ice cream stop. Mary Lou Leonard, 419/865-5795
Thursday, August 12, 8:30 a.m.
Ride & Pot Luck & Swim 15 miles – C ride
10119 Lewis Ave., 1.5 mi N of Temperance MI. Bike ride followed by potluck picnic & swim back at the Smith’s. Bring a dish to share & swim suit. Dan & Judy Smith, 419/340-8061
Fri, Sat, Sun August 13, 14, 15
Malabar Hostel Work/Fun Weekend
Malabar Farm State Park, near Mansfield, OH. Fun, fellowship & simple work projects. Reservation required. See article in this newsletter for more details. Judy Wright 419/410-0087
Monday, August 16, 6:30 p.m.
Mail Party & Board Meeting
Collingwood Arts Center, 2413 Collingwood Blvd., between Bancroft & Delaware (opposite Scott High School). Come early to prepare newsletter calendar for distribution. Board Meeting follows. Scott Carpenter, 419/346-7858
Tuesday, August 17, 6:30 p.m.
Bike Ride & Pot Luck 15 miles – C ride
Smith’s house, 11019 Lewis Ave., 1.5 mi N of Temperance MI. Potluck picnic after ride. Optional swim in Smith’s pool. Bring a dish to share & swim suit. Dan & Judy Smith, 419/340-8061
Thursday, August 19, 8:30 a.m.
Bike to Napoleon, 38 miles – C ride
Meet in Providence Metropark, Canal Boat parking lot. Bike to restaurant stop in Napoleon. Carol Rider 419/865-9145 cell 419/343-7572
Fri., Sat., Sun, August 20,21,22
Trip - Rolling Along the Hocking River
Nelsonville, OH – Fri evening walk in town and possible night hike at nature center. Sat: casual, 30 mile, flat, interpretive bike ride on Hockhocking Trail to Athens, OH. Return, after lunch in Athens. Sun: optional bike ride. Optional overnight in Hocking College dorm (reservation required)- $15 per person per night, bring own bedding. Contact Scott Grenerth for more details & to make reservation. Scott Grenerth, Email: azulbiscayne@gmail.com 419/306-7575
Tuesday, August 24, 6:30 p.m.
Hot Dog Ride & Pot Luck 15 miles – C ride
Judy Wright’s house, 8300 Whiteford Rd, north of Whiteford Center Rd. Cook out after ride. Hot dogs & beverage provided. Please bring a dish to share. Judy Wright, 419/410-0087
Thursday, August 26, 8:30 a.m.
Grand Rapids Lunch Ride, 30 miles – C ride
Meet at the old Waterville School (River Rd, W of OH-64). Bike to Grand Rapids, via Tontogany. Restaurant stop in Grand Rapids. Ray & Pat Squire, 419/243-7680 cell 419/324-6364
Saturday, August 28, 9:30 a.m.
Annual Camp Storer Ride, 27 miles – C ride
Meet at Camp Storer. (Directions & carpool info, call Judy Smith). Bike 27 miles in rolling Irish Hills. Lunch in restaurant on lake. Judy Smith, 419/340-8061
Tuesday, August 31, 6:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Ride, 15 miles – C ride
Meet at St. Mark’s Church, 2272 Collingwood Blvd. Explore downtown & Old West End by bike. Ice cream after, back at the church. Last ice cream ride of 2010. Ray & Pat Squire, 419/243-7680 cell 419/324-6364
