River Ride. Photo by Mark Yoder
Touring Events
Ohio bicyclists have a splendid array of organized events to enjoy every year. The Ohio Bicycle Federation is pleased to help get the word out and encourage cyclists of every interest and every skill level to get out and ride! Here are some hints on how to get the most out of this Calendar and make your riding season great: Get current details: don’t just show up at last year’s place and time— organizers’ plans can and do change, or there may be an error in our listing! Look ahead: some events have entry deadlines weeks in advance of ride dates.
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Tours are noncompetitive group rides for cyclists of various ages and abilities. Tour organizers (usually bicycle clubs) normally charge a modest fee to cover services provided. Budget tours and free rides usually offer few, if any, services. Full-service tours, however, typically offer a map, food stops, and road (“SAG”) assistance. Multi-day events provide additional services. Fundraisers may have higher entry fees to provide income for their causes. “Bike-a-thons” or “pledge rides” may or may not be operated in affiliation with a bicycle organization, and fund-raise primarily through pledges of donations per mile each rider completes; they may have a minimum pledge amount in addition to an entry fee.
Touring Events 2026
Last Updated: 1/21/2026
April
Saturday, 4/18. THINK SPRING. Stow. Start off your 2026 cycling season with a beautiful ride and a tasty lunch on this free ride. Three routes are available: 20-mile on paved trail, 36-mile flat to hilly on roads and paved trails, and an option to shorten the long route in the event of inclement weather. Entry by April 15 required for reserved lunch. Akron Bicycle Club. Web: CLICK HERE
June
Sunday, 6/14. 49th SUNDAY IN JUNE. Burton. The annual bike ride hosted by the Cleveland Touring Club, exploring the heart of Northeast Ohio’s Amish countryside east of Cleveland, on routes of 25/35/40/100 miles. A fully-supported classic tour with a new fairgrounds start/finish location this year! Cleveland Touring Club. Mark Jackson; 1941 W. 52nd St.; Cleveland, OH 44102. (440) 823-6879. Web: https://www.facebook.com/sundayinjunebiketour / Email: jacksonsenor@gmail.com
Saturday, 6/20. 6th LICKING VALLEY CENTURY. Alexandria, KY. Stunning panoramas across a diverse landscape of hills and valleys, are offered, all while pedaling along quiet roads with very little traffic. Route choices of 21/42/62/100 hilly miles are available. See for yourself why many cyclists call this area “God’s country”. Compete for recognition and prizes in our challenges: Strava KOM/QOM and the Kentucky Cycling Challenge. Enjoy six amazing rest stops along the way. Finish the ride with hot food and cold drinks inside an air-conditioned facility. Rider Limit: 650. Cincinnati Cycle Club. Jeff Vaught; 5667 Wittmer Estates Dr.; Milford, OH 45150. (513) 767-8066. Web: http://LickingValleyCentury.com / Email: lickingvalleycentury@gmail.com
Saturday, 6/20. CONGRESSMAN RALPH REGULA MEMORIAL RIDE. Canal Fulton. A family friendly bicycle ride event, where participants can choose from three flat route options: 8, 16, or 32-mile. The event starts and finishes in Canal Fulton, and is fully-supported. The ride includes generous water stops, sweepers, mobile SAG support and ends with a delicious local picnic lunch at the park pavilion. This event celebrates the life of Congressman Ralph Regula, champion of the Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area. Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. Emily Gyulai; 47 W. Exchange St.; Akron, OH 44308. (330) 374-5657. Web: http://OhioErieCanal.org
Saturday, 6/27. TREE CITY ROLLING TOUR & CENTURY. Greensburg, Ind. Enjoy lightly traveled scenic country roads with a combination of flats, rolling hills, and climbs on routes of 16/34/50/67/100 miles. The 67- and 100-mile routes travel along some streams, through covered bridges and beautiful country side. Like some hills? The Hilly 67- or 100-mile route is for you! Extend that route by just under 4 miles by adding the optional Rail Fence (steep grade) hill, which is a continuous climb! All routes except for the 16- and 50-miler travel around beautiful Lake Santee. Lunch is provided with a choice of grilled pork tenderloin or hamburger, sides, dessert, drinks, and more. Pledge fundraising is optional. All proceeds go to the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. Decatur County Family YMCA. Deena Hamer; 1 YMCA Way; Greensburg, IN 47240. (812) 663-9622. Web: http://dscymca.org / Email: dhamer@dscymca.org
July
Saturday & Sunday, 7/25 & 7/26. 53rd AMISHLAND AND LAKES BICYCLE TOUR. Lagrange, Ind. Visits a world where lifestyles have remained almost unchanged for over a hundred years. Enjoy seeing and meeting families, women’s groups, regional cycling clubs, and tandem pairs who say they love the flat to rolling routes because they are so “tandem friendly.” There are wide open spaces, clean country air, friendly people, and lots of great food. There is plenty to explore, experience and eat. Amishland and Lakes is famous for great rest stop food: watermelons, various fruits, bananas, cookies and more. There are also Amish bakeries, restaurants, and homemade ice cream parlors along the route. Over two days, routes range from 22 to 100 miles, offering smooth, quiet roads, where buggies are numerous and cars are few. Available directions for a do-it-yourself Friday option to ride the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail. Camping is available at the start location. Rider Limit: 1,000. Michiana Bicycle Association. Amishland and Lakes; PO Box 182; Granger, IN 46530. (574) 387-6449. Web: http://www.amishlandlakes.com / Email: info@amishlandlakes.com
August
Sunday, 8/9. CLEVELAND CLINIC AKRON GENERAL TOWPATH 50. Akron. Bicycle riders can choose from a flat 25- or 50-mile route along the scenic Towpath Trail. Riders will enjoy an organized ride with plenty of hearty water stops, sweepers, mobile SAG support, and a delicious picnic lunch upon their return. Riders can choose (pledges optional) to help raise awareness and fundraise on behalf of the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition by creating a team or as a solo rider, receiving swag along the way! We hope you’ll join us for this awesome summer event! Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. Emily Gyulai; 47 W. Exchange St.; Akron, OH 44308. (330) 374-5657. Web: http://OhioErieCanal.org
September
Saturday, 9/26. 22nd FREDERICKSBURG LIBRARY ROLL. Fredericksburg. Ride the beautiful Holmes County Rail Trail for 18/24/32 miles, or head for the hills and valleys of Holmes and Wayne Counties for a challenging and breathtaking road ride of 42 or 62 miles. Commemorative long-sleeve tee for all registrations before September 14. Refreshment stop at Hipp Station in Millersburg; ice cream and fry pies at finish. Fredericksburg Community Library. John Abt; 4287 E. Moreland Rd.; Fredericksburg, OH 44627. (330) 464-7715. See web site for registration form. Web: http://www.fredlib.org/library-roll / Email: johnabt@gmail.com
October
Saturday, 10/10. BIKE, HIKE, AND BREW. Bolivar. This event features a flat 6- or 12-mile bicycle ride option or hike. Participants will return to an Oktoberfest lunch complete with music and local brew! Entry Deadline: October 9. Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition. Emily Gyulai; 47 W. Exchange St.; Akron, OH 44308. (330) 374-5657. Web: http://OhioErieCanal.org