TOSRV
The tour of the Scioto River Valley is a two day, 210 mile bicycle tour from Columbus, OH to Portsmouth, OH and back again. This year's 47th annual event is expected to draw 2,800 riders. TAB riders will begin training as soon as the weather warms. As always, Team TAB Train will car pool to this out-of-town event.
When: May 10th-11th
More Info: www.tosrv.org; Call Rick for carpooling: 419-340-6564

Bike for Bridge Hospice Ride
Sponsored by The Union Bank Company. The course is a 30 mile loop starting / finishing at Bowling Green City Park on Conneaut Avenue.
When: Sunday, May 18th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Start: Bowling Green City Park on Conneaut Avenue
More Info: 419-352-9808

WILD Lupine Bicycle Tour
See wild lupines in bloom while riding 20 miles. This is a Hostelling International Ride.
When: Sunday, May 18th
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Start: Crissey Elementary School-9220 Geiser Rd
More Info: click here

Ride of Silence
The Ride of Silence will begin in North America and roll across the globe. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. The Ride Of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph and remain silent during the ride. There is no brochure, no sponsors, no registration fees and no t-shirt.
When: Wednesday, May 21st
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Start: Nature Center in Secor Park
More Info: Mark Armstrong at dsarmstrong59@bex.net

Horsey 100
Team TAB event
When: May 24th-25th
More Info: Contact Patti at ps00262@aol.com for car pooling information

Memorial 100
More info to come........
When: May 26th
Time: 8:00 am
Start: Side Cut Metropark Silver Lake parking lot
More Info: Rick Metcalf - yellowpages4u@toast.net

Marietta River Rendezvous Ride
Ride 65 mostly flat miles along the Muskingum River to Marietta for an overnight stay and return ride the next day. Ride limit: 500. Car pooling will be available and the entry deadline is May 23rd.
When: June 6th-7th
Start: Duncan Falls
More Info: www.mariettaRCC.org

Tour of the Red River Gorge
Voted 5th most scenic ride in the USA. Free just $25.
When: June 13th-15th
More Info: cyclethegorge.com; Rick Metcalf - yellowpages4u@toast.net; or 419-340-6564 for car pooling info.

Pumpkinvine Bike Ride
The Pumpkinvine Bike Ride will satisfy bicyclists who want a light or vigorous workout on low-traffic county roads. The 15, 64 and 102-mile routes are rolling country roads and a few sections with moderate hills.
When: Saturday, June 21st
Registration Time: 7:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Start: Abshire Park, Goshen, IN
More Info: http://www.pumpkinvine.org/html/2008_bike_ride.html

Portage River Bicycle Tour
Follow the meandering Portage River from its beginning in Wood County toward Lake Erie. This is an Hostelling International ride with routes of 10, 31, 62 and 100 miles.
When: Sunday, June 22nd
Registration Time: 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Start: Elmore, OH - Park at Woodmore High School - 633 Fremont St.
More Info:: patsquire@juno.com

MS Bike to the Bay
The 2008 Reeves Northrup Memorial Bike-to-the-Bay is the premier cycling event in the Midwest. This event offers four different mileage route options. A one day route called "One Day One Way" which is 35 miles on Saturday only. The other route options are two day with 50, 75, and 100 miles a day being the choices. Join Team TAB for another great year and help us show off our NEW club jerseys.
When: Saturday and Sunday June 28th and 29th
Start: Lucas County Fairgrounds in Maumee
More Info: Brian VanKlingeren, brianv@buckeye-express.com
Cost: $50 April 2nd until June 25th for all 2-day routes
$10 1-day route only - Saturday (no early or late fee)

Freedom 100
More info to come.......
When: July 4th
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Start: Oak Opennings Metropark Mallard Lake parking lot
More Info: Rick Metcalf - yellowpages4u@toast.net

Metroparks Bicycle Tour
Visit up to four scenic, wooded Toledo Metroparks and view the historic Maumee River. This is a Hostelling International ride with four routes: 15 mile route through Oak Openings/Farnsworth Parks; 31 mile route to Fallen Timbers Monument; 62 mile route to Secor Park and 100 mile route.
When: Saturday, July 12th
Registration Time: 7:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Start: Fallen Timbers Middle School - 6119 Finzel Rd, Whitehouse, OH
More Info: www.hitoledo.org

ABC (Absolutely Beautiful Country) Ride
Enjoy beautiful northeast Ohio as you ride the thirty-third annual Absolutely Beautiful Country Ride. This ride attracts over two hundred riders of all ages and riding abilities. Proceeds help provide bicycles to children of needy families in the area and assists the Club in its mission of teaching safe bicycling.
When: Sunday, July 13th
Registration Time: 7:00 am -10:00 am
Start: Highland Middle School, 3880 Ridge Road, Medina, Ohio 44256
More Info: rwhittings@sprintmail.com; Akron Bike Club

Pink Flamingo
8th Annual Pink Flamingo, Baby Flamingo and WalkRun. More details soon.....
When: Saturday, July 19th
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More Info: KC31953@aol.com

Pre-MARR
Lunch provided both days, free to club members, just $5 for non members.
When: July 26th-27th
Time: 7/26: 8am YMCA; 7/27: 8am Grand Rapids
More Info: Rick Metcalf - yellowpages4u@toast.net

Mad Anthony River Rally
The Mad Anthony River Rally 31, 62, 80 and 100 mile routes start and end at the YMCA located at 13415 Eckel Junction Rd. Perrysburg, OH., (see map for directions) not far from historic Fort Meigs. The 10 and 15 mile routes start at the breakfast site. This area is filled with historical sites many of which involve our rides's namesake-General "Mad" Anthony Wayne.
When: August 2nd
Where: 13415 Eckel Junction Rd, Perrysburg OH
More Info: Rick Metcalf - yellowpages4u@toast.net; Registration

Amish Land & Lakes
5th Annual Tour. A fun and relaxing weekend that is still a great price. Limited to 1300 riders. This is a Team TAB event.
When: August 9th-10th
Start: Howe Military Academy- Howe, Indiana
More Info: www.mbabike.com; Call Rick at 419-340-6564 for car pooling information.

Roscoe Ramble - A two-day, 150 or 110-mile bicycle tour
The 34th Roscoe Ramble begins Saturday in Canal Fulton (long route) or Wilmot (short route) and winds its way through rolling farmland to Roscoe Village, a restored Ohio Canal village. This is a Team TAB event.
When: August 16th-17th
Start: Canal Fulton/Wilmot
More Info: jimspud@hotmail.com; Call Rick at 419-340-6564 for car pooling information

Hancock Horizontal Hundred
A great event for one's first 100-mile "century" attempt. Flat, country road riding on routes of 32/62/100 miles.
When: September 7th
Start: Findlay, OH
More Info: www.hancockhandlebars.org

The Skyline Drive Trip
The Skyline Drive is 105 miles. We will take twodays to ride it starting from Front Royal, Va. and finishing at Rockfish Gap at the North Carolina state line. The entire distance is in the Shenandoah National Park and traffic will be very light on the days we are there. A meeting will be scheduled to discuss accommodations for Sunday and Wednesday nights and to work out car pooling details. There will be SAG available.
When: September 14th-17th
Where: Skyline Drive
More Info: Rick Metcalf - yellowpages4u@toast.net
Lodging: Big Meadows Lodge - 888-896-3833

Irish Hills Bicycle Tour
Varied terrain of Northwestern OH and Southeastern MI. Shorter loops are mostly flat, while the longer routes enter rolling hills, passing horse farms and lakes. This is a Hostelling International ride with routes of 10,31, 65 and 100 miles.
When: Sunday, September 21st
Registration Time: 9:00 a.m.
Start: Centennial Terrace - 5773 Centennial Rd., Sylvania, OH
More Info: iht@att.net

CFC
More info to come.......
When: September 27th-28th
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Start:  
More Info: outdoor-pursuits.org; Rick Metcalf - yellowpages4u@toast.net or 419-340-6564 for car pooling information.

Hilly Hundred
This is a Team TAB event.
When: October 18th-19th
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Start:  
More Info: hillyhundred.org; Rick Metcalf - yellowpages4u@toast.net or 419-340-6564 for car pooling information.

Tombstone Ride
The 31st Annual Tombstone Bicycle tour features local graveyards and tombstones. Riders are encouraged to dress up in bike-safe costumes. This is a Hostelling International ride with one route of 38 miles.
When: Sunday, October 19th
Registration Time: 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Start: Secor Metropark, Toledo, OH
More Info: toledoareacouncil@ekit.com
 
Last Updated: 5/7/08