Welcome Vermilion Harbor Triathlon Athletes!

Vermilion is ready to welcome athletes and spectators for the first Vermilion Harbor Triathlon to be held on Sunday, August 17. And we are excited that much of the bike route follows Back Roads and Beaches.


There is still time to register tomorrow at the Red Clay in Vermilion. Registration will be held from 12–6.


The triathlon swim will begin at scenic Linwood Park.
Staff from the Lorain County Visitors Bureau will be on hand to distribute information on the bike route and other area information. If you are still in need of lodging for the event, click here. Welcome!

Pedaling through the past — bright futures ahead

Bronx Lab students pose in front of Passage to Freedom kiosk in Oberlin

Yesterday, seven Bronx Lab students and their guides arrived in Oberlin as part of their 250-mile “Health and History” cycling journey through Ohio’s Underground Railroad. The goal was to provide students the opportunity to experience the joy and beauty of bicycling along with a glimpse into Underground Railroad history. The students were provided bikes by the Jamis Bike Company and rode Adventure Cycling’s Underground Railroad route. The trip is a project conceived by trip leader, Sarah Eustis of the Bronx Lab School. Oberlin marked the end of the students’ journey. The students have been training since March, exercising and eating healthy to prepare for the effort. Congratulations to all! Click here for photos and journals of their trip.

Trip leader Sarah Eustis trains with her students in the Bronx to prepare for their cycling journey. Bronx Lab photo

A sunny summer Sunday along BRaB

Lorain Wheelmen had their annual “Roast your Buns” ride today.

Above, participating riders arrive back to Oberlin.

Roller bladers enjoy the Lorain County Metroparks’ North Coast Inland Trail



Historic Marker at Kipton Community Park marks the site of the Great Kipton Train Wreck.


View from Baird Road along the Back Roads and Beaches Route.

Click here for more scenic photos along Back Roads and Beaches.

Dog Days are here

Silver Wheels photo

Dog Days Wine Tour
Saturday, August 16
Beginning at Lions Park, LaGrange, OH

Sponsored by local cycling club the Silver Wheels, this ride is a nice flat, scenic tour of either 38, 45 or 65 miles that will visit local wineries. The ride will wrap up with a cookout. Click here for more details.