Circulation is a good thing

After a small snafu that delayed us by a day, the 2023 edition of the Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar (OBEC) is printed and begins shipping Monday, March 13. (Our online versions are “live” now.) That means circulation will be underway by the end of next week. Circulation in publishing is like circulation of your body’s blood — a good thing because without it, it’s all over!

Our primary means of distribution is through many fine bicycle shops in the state of Ohio so check with your favorite in a week or so. If they haven’t asked for or received a supply of the OBEC, refer them to the Contact Us page on this website — the Calendar is free for their asking!

Of course you can also view and download our Calendar as a PDF, even store it on your favorite tablet or phone, or view the Web version which is updated with additions and corrections as the season unfolds.

However you use the OBEC, we’re glad you do. We are happy to help the event hosts get the word out and delighted to let you know about the state’s many recreational opportunities.

Best wishes to you for a happy cycling season!

Since 1986 I have served as editor of the Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar. As then-chair of the Ohio Bicycle Federation (OBF), I took on the position immediately following the untimely death of David Fortier. The first edition of the Calendar was issued in 1984 via the offices of the Miami Valley Regional Bicycle Council (MVRBC) and consisted of a single printed 8 1/2 X 11 double-sided, sheet listing the year's events. While the MVRBC provided essential assistance in launching the Calendar, it was Fortier who envisioned a glossy publication distributed statewide. The calendar, he also believed, would assist event promoters in avoiding scheduling conflicts, and attracting riders. The Calendar has changed format over the years and is increasingly accessed via the World Wide Web but remains true to its original mission. -- James Guilford

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