The summer biking group meets on Tuesday evenings starting in May through August, and we ride a section on the Ohio Towpath between Akron and Navarre, weather permitting. You ride at your own pace and go as far as you are comfortable with on that day. Our rule of thumb is we ride out for 45 minutes, take a short break, then return, making the ride about an hour and a half long as a guideline. There are Saturday rides included to coincide with other activities in the area.
The Tuesday evening rides will be starting at 6 PM, weather permitting. The minimum temperature we shoot for is 60 degrees, and of course, not raining. I am giving up on trying to second guess if it is going to rain or not, so I will not send out any ride canceled notifications. Use your best judgement. You do not need to be Stark County Ski Club member to ride with us. You do not even need to be a rider, as you are welcome to join us and just take a walk on the trail.
With Covid-19 still hanging around, the optional after-ride gathering listed will be places that have an outside patio. These are only suggestions might be changed to comply with the state restrictions at the time of the ride. We will need to follow all mandated guidelines for social distance and split up into smaller groups if necessary.
If you want more information or have questions, send an email to [email protected].
Date | Meet Location | Optional Dining |
May 3 | Helina Park Canal Fulton Ride north | Miller Doan Tavern |
May 10 | John Glenn Grove Trailhead Ride South | Erie Street Pub |
May 17 | Bison St Burgers & Brews | Bison St Burgers & Brews |
May 24 | Ernie’s Bike Shop Ride north | T. J Dillon |
May 31 | Helina Park Canal Fulton Ride north | Miller Doan Tavern |
June 7 | John Glenn Grove Trailhead Ride South | Erie Street Pub |
June 14 | Bison St Burgers & Brews | Bison St Burgers & Brews |
June 21 | Ernie’s Bike Shop Ride north | T. J Dillon |
June 28 | Helina Park Canal Fulton Ride north | Miller Doan Tavern |
July 5 | John Glenn Grove Trailhead Ride South | Erie Street Pub |
July 12 | Bison St Burgers & Brews | Bison St Burgers & Brews |
July 19 | Ernie’s Bike Shop | T. J Dillon |
July 26 | Helina Park Canal Fulton Ride north | Miller Doan Tavern |
August 2 | John Glenn Grove Trailhead Ride South | Erie Street Pub |
Aug 9 | Bison St Burgers & Brews | Bison St Burgers & Brews |
August 16 | Ernie’s Bike Shop Ride north | T. J Dillon |
August 23 | Helina Park Canal Fulton Ride north | Miller Doan Tavern |
August 30 | John Glenn Grove Trailhead Ride South | Erie Street Pub |
Saturday Rides
June 25 Ralph Regula Memorial Ride
http://www.ohioeriecanal.org/regularide.html
July 16 Kokosing Gap Trail
Starting in Danville at 10:00