A few races
Races are competitive events of various sorts. Multi-sport and BMX events are not listed in this Calendar. Sanctioned races are governed by the rules of a sanctioning body such as USA Cycling (on- and off-road), American Bicycle Racing (ABR), or North American Cycle Sport (NACS). Those who wish to compete in sanctioned races must have racing licenses issued by the appropriate governing body; race-day licensing may be available. Citizen races are usually open to all comers (within age restrictions) and are a good way to give racing a try. Spectators are welcome. See online references to types of races such as criteriums, road races, and mountain bike racing. Here are a few of the bicycle racing events taking place this year….
Last Updated: 4/20/2023
April
Tuesdays, 4/11, 5/9, 6/13, 7/11, 8/8, 9/12, 10/10. BLUE STREAK TIME TRIAL. WPAFB, Dayton. “25 Years Cycling”. Hosted at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, this is a Time Trial rider’s dream course! The 10-mile loop has only right turns of 90 degrees, roads in great condition, and not a single foot of elevation gain, this course is built for personal records! USAF Marathon. BlueStreakTT.com
Saturdays, 4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13. RACES AT THE LAKE. Munroe Falls. A four-weekend criterium series premiered in 1993. The course (closed to traffic) is a rolling 1.25-mile circuit around the Munroe Falls Metro Park Lake, also will be part of the Junior Devo Race Series. Summit Freewheelers. www.ratloh.org
May
Sunday, 5/7. NOMBS: NORTHERN OHIO MOUNTAIN BIKE SERIES OPENER. Wooster. “Vultures Knob is proud to host the first MTB XC race of the Northern Ohio Mountain Bike Series! NOMBS is new for 2023, and we couldn’t be more stoked to be a part of it and hosting the first XC race of the series!” May 7: a great day of racing, rain date is May 14. Event Website
Sunday, 5/21. EOTT: EASTERN OHIO TIME TRIALS. Deerfield. A 20K course with first rider off at 8 a.m. Classes for Men and Women, all Age Groups; aero and standard bikes, tandem/2-person teams; recumbent class. Stark Velo Group. StarkVeloGroup@gmail.com
June
Sunday, 6/18. EOTT: EASTERN OHIO TIME TRIALS. Deerfield. A 20K course with first rider off at 8 a.m. Classes for Men and Women, all Age Groups; aero and standard bikes, tandem/2-person teams; recumbent class. Stark Velo Group. StarkVeloGroup@gmail.com
August
Sunday, 8/20. EOTT: EASTERN OHIO TIME TRIALS. Deerfield. A 20K course with first rider off at 8 a.m. Classes for Men and Women, all Age Groups; aero and standard bikes, tandem/2-person teams; recumbent class. Stark Velo Group. StarkVeloGroup@gmail.com