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Bike Polo
Monday Evenings: April 20 & 27, May 18 & 25, June 8
7 p.m., West State Street Ballfields
The Athens County Bike Polo Association is hosting bike on the dates listed above from 7 p.m. until dark. Meet at the big tree between the ballfields and the community gardens.
April 18: Athens Spring Ride, aka Tom’s Trillium Tour, #8
Nelsonville, Ohio
Registration 8:00-9:30 (day of ride only).
A scenic spring bicycle ride with budding dogwoods, redbuds and wildflowers. Rolling to hilly terrain, but last 12 miles on flat & scenic Hockhocking-Adena Bikeway. Budget ride ($3): Bring food, water, cash and tools. Maps and arrows provided. Distances: 30, 40, 60, 70 or 100 miles. Parking and registration in front of Robbin’s Crossing at Hocking College.
May 9: Tour de Forest
A benefit bicycle ride through Ohio's Wayne National Forest and Little Cities of Black Diamonds Microregion.Three road loops to choose from: 45 miles, 32 miles or 19 miles. Visit the Little Cities of Black Diamonds Web site for more info.
May 9: Athens Bike Rodeo
9 a.m. to noon, Athens Community Center
This free events offers children the opportunity to have their bikes checked for safety and to learn bike navigation skills. Children must be accompanied by adult.
May 29-31: Women's Mountain Bike Weekend
Elk River Touring Center, Slatyfork, W.V.
Athens Bicycle co-owner Meredith Erlewine will team up with former World Cup pro Susan Haywood to show ladies how we do it in the mountains. In a classroom of lush eastern singletrack, we’ll build on basic techniques, confidence and having fun! For information and to register, visit Elk River's Web site. See this recap of a previous women's weekend at Elk River for a glimpse at how much fun we have.
