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Pre-October #1

When:
Sunday, July 15, 2018, 8:30 AM
Where:
126 West Loveland Ave
Loveland, OH  
Additional Info:
Category:
Weekend Ride
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only

I-75N and then I-71N after crossing the Cincinnati bridge. Take I-275 East for a few miles then the Loveland exit 52 make a left on Loveland Madeira road following the signs to downtown Loveland. Make a right on West Loveland avenue and after a mile the trail entrance and parking will be on your left next to Paxton's grill. For those who use Google maps, or other driving aid the Paxton Grill address is 126 West Loveland avenue. We'll meet in the parking lot close to the restroom facilities. There is parking all along the trail and on the other side of Paxtons Grill, so parking should not be a problem. Tim has a white Acura MDX.  Any questions, please call Tim at 859.552.4117 or email at tklesk@gmail.com.

 

 

 

Primary ride leader: Tim Klesk, 859-552-4117

 

Distance: 104-miles and smaller increments based on the individuals goals that day

Pace: All Comers Ride

Terrain: 1 - Mostly Flat, 2 - Easy Rollers
Entirely on trail - no map or cue sheet required
The ride will have regrouping
Rain cancels - check bgcycling.org forum one hour before if unsure
Restroom facilities are available at the starting location
There will be a store stop

 

Overall Difficulty:

Distance: The ride starts at the Loveland trail head and will be 52 miles to Yellow Springs Ohio and back for a total of 104 miles.

 

This is an all-comers ride on the Little Miami Scenic Trail. Suitable for all cycling abilities as riders may select their own distance using the Little Miami trail map provided at the Loveland trail. Groups may form based on riders' plans for the day.

 

The ride leader will maintain a B/C pace.

 

Terrain: 1 - Flat and you will be pedaling most of the time

 

Entirely on trail - no map or cue sheet required The ride will have regrouping, The ride is swept Rain cancels - check bgcycling.org forum TWO hours before if unsure. Restroom facilities are available nearby and there will be multiple store stops

 

 

 

Details:

Are you still thinking about the club miles you wanted to complete last October to make your year-end 2017 goals, but ran out of time?

 

Beat the rush and last minute scheduling conflicts this year and join us for a leisurely 104-mile (or what ever you choose to do) ride thru the Southern Ohio countryside. The Little Miami Trail offers nice scenery with plenty of rest stops in the towns that run along the converted railroad line.

 

It's about 120 miles to Loveland, OH from Lexington. Plan on a 2-hour drive. The best driving route is:

 

I-75N and then I-71N after crossing the Cincinnati bridge. Take I-275 East for a few miles then the Loveland exit 52 make a left on Loveland Madeira road following the signs to downtown Loveland. Make a right on West Loveland avenue and after a mile the trail entrance and parking will be on your left next to Paxton's grill. For those who use Google maps, or other driving aid the Paxton Grill address is 126 West Loveland avenue. We'll meet in the parking lot close to the restroom facilities. There is parking all along the trail and on the other side of Paxtons Grill, so parking should not be a problem. Tim has a white Acura MDX.

 

Any questions, please call Tim at 859.552.4117 or email at tklesk@gmail.com.