The trails are in primo shape. Tacky, but not wet. Smooth and clear thanks to all of the hands who got the winter damage downfall out of the way. The season opener is now only days away: The Gravel Rouser starts this Thursday and the trails are ready. Can you say the same for yourself and your machine?
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March 19-22: Sixth Annual Gravel Rouser Classic
Four days of bike racing and riding in beautiful SE Ohio. Click here for details about all four stages of this special event.
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 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.