Adventure Cycling Underground Railroad Riders Visit

A group of approximately 20 cyclists visited Findley State Park, Wellington and Oberlin today on their final day of riding the Underground Railroad in Ohio with Adventure Cycling. The group finished up and ate lunch next to the Oberlin Gasholder building which is the future home of the Oberlin Underground Railroad Center.

Upcoming Multi-Sport events in north central Ohio

Red Flannel Bike Ride

Bike Rides 
August 1
Roast Your Buns
Hosted by the Lorain Wheelmen
Beginning in Oberlin
30 and 70 mile routes through scenic landscape

November 7
Red Flannel
Hosted by the Lorain Wheelmen
Traditional end-of-the-season ride. 33 mile and 67 mile rides beginning and ending in Oberlin

Vermilion Harbor Triathlon

Triathlons/Duathlons
Saturday, August 7 8am
Findley Lake Triathlon
Findley State Park, Wellington, OH

Saturday, August 14 8am
Girls Tri Too
Women only triathlon- 250 yard swim, 7 mile bike, 2 mile run
Great for the first timer or those wanting a non competitive environment.

Sunday, August 15 8am
Vermilion Harbour Triathlon and Duathlon
Downtown Vermilion

Sunday, August 22 8am
Lorain Sprint/International Triathlon/Duathlon
Lakeview Park, Lorain

Thorn Mountain Bike Trail

Mountain Biking
Thorn MTB Time Trials
Every Tuesday evening between 5:30–7:30 through August 15, for $5 you can be timed for two individual laps. Best four total times out of a possible seven. Prizes for series winners. For questions on the series, call Nab at 216.214.5445

Run/Walk
August 8, 9am
Morning Journal Jog
Black River Landing
421 Black River Lane, Lorain
5k run, 3k walk

Saturday, August 14
North Ridgeville Lions Club 10k, 5k and 1 mile fun run
The Wilcox School
34580 Bainbridge Rd.
North Ridgeville, 44039 Ohio

October 24, 8am
6th Annual Inland Trail Marathon/Half Marathon/5k
Murray Ridge School, Elyria

For information on north central Ohio lodging and other recreation while in the area, check the Visit Lorain County website. And check out the travel deals section for bargains and specials.

NEO Power Series - Thorn MTB Race Recap 2010

More photos here

Over 100 racers visited Findley State Park Sunday for the first NEO Power Series MTB Race  sponsored by 331 Racing. This was stage one of a five stage series. Posted results report overall winner was Jeff Pendlebury with a time of 39:34:45, second overall Steve Twining with a time of 39:50:48, third overall Chip Meek with a time of 40:36:90. First overall female was Nancy Desmond with a time of 48:42:62, second was Emily Benson with a time of 52:06:64. These are preliminary results. Final results can be viewed here at the 331 Racing Site. More photos from Sunday's race can be viewed here.

Thorn Mountain Bike Trail Events and Conditions

Conditions are good at Findley State Park’s Thorn Mountain Bike Trail. Some soft spots. But the folks from the North Coast Mountain Bikers club have been volunteering their time to keep the trail in great shape. (Thanks Nab!)

The Tuesday evening time trials are back! Every Tuesday evening between 5:30–7:30 through August 15, for five dollars you can be timed for two individual laps. Best four total times out of a possible seven. Prizes for series winners. For questions on the series, call Nab at 216.214.5445.

Stage one of the NEO Power Series will take place next Saturday, July 18th. Registration begins at 9:45 at Findley State Park. Check the link for details.

2010 NCN Lorain Lakeview Sprint Triathlon/Duathlon recap

Almost 200 participants enjoyed near perfect weather for yesterday’s Lorain Lakeview Sprint Triathlon/ Duathlon hosted by NCN Racing. Posted results indicated the overall winner for the sprint triathlon was Jeff Wilson whose overall time was 1:01:31. Second place overall was Brooks Butler with an overall time of 1:02:23. First place, women’s division was Joanne Collins with an overall time of 1:12:20. Second place women's overall went to Angela Ridgel with a time of 1:15:05. First place duathlon men’s division went to Michael Larimer, second to Mark Wladecki. First place duathlon women’s went to Julie Visconsi, second place to Anja Jankowsky. Final results are posted here and more photos from yesterday’s race can be seen in an album at the Back Roads and Beaches Facebook page.

Thank you and congratulations to first place relay team - Back Roads and Beaches!

Cultural REcyclists roll into Oberlin

A group of cyclists called the Cultural REcyclists rolled into Oberlin today to spread their message of community building and sustainability. Check out their website and blog to track their progress and read about their message. They’re a great bunch of college students who began in Delaware and will finish in San Francisco at the end of their journey. If you see them on the road, stop and say hi!