I spent the past few days in the thick of the Monongahela National Forest, where I had the pleasure of helping six fun ladies improve their singletrack skills. Legendary pro Sue Haywood and I guided three days of excellent riding over rocks, roots and several mountains. Our base camp was Elk River Touring Center in Slatyfork, W.V. Slatyfork is home to some of the toughest riding in the country, and Elk River has been helping people get out on the trails since the mid-1980s. Click here for photos from the weekend.
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Upcoming
Events & Activities
Bike Polo
Monday, 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.
Marietta River Rendezvous
June 6-7
Marietta and Duncan Falls, Ohio
The Marietta Rowing & Cycling Club hosts this two-day ride, which starts in Duncan Falls near Zanesville and travels along the Muskingum River to Marietta. Features include a pasta dinner and a cruise on the Ohio River on the Valley Gem Sternwheeler. The next morning, start the day with a continental breakfast. For information visit http://www.mariettarcc.org/.
Athens AM Rotary's Quilt Barn Ride and Poker Run
Saturday, July 18, 8 a.m.
The Athens AM Rotary Club is hosting a bicycle tour of Athens County Quilt Barns. A special route has been designed to provide cyclists with a scenic ride through Athens County, with stops at five local Quilt Barns. The Athens County Quilt Barns include paintings of traditional quilt patterns on local barns and they are a part of the Ohio Arts Council. The ride will raise money for charity. Visit http://www.quiltbarnride.org for more information.
August 3
Race to the Hills
The Ohio Mountain Bike Championship Series will host the seventh annual Race to the Hills at Lake Hope State Park. This Ohio point series race is also part of the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association point series, and is sure to attract a big crowd. Athens Bicylce is a proud sponsor of the event. Click here for more information.
