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Cleveland: Bicycle route from Ohio to Erie Trail to downtown Cleveland with Map

Cleveland is a little more difficult than other towns along the Ohio to Erie Trail. There are plenty of places to stay and eat and hang out at in Cleveland. The problem stems from where the trail terminates in town. … Continue reading

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Is the Ohio to Erie Trail Paved?

Seems like many people are asking this question so I will provide some details. The short answer is the Ohio to Erie Trail is paved in the southern end and crushed limestone in the north. Here is more information… The … Continue reading

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1000+ miles. Time for some bicycle maintenance

My 2010 Jamis Aurora was brand new when I bought it in April 2012. Guy’s Trek 520 is a 2008 and he bought it second hand in April 2012 and replaced the cassette (rear gears), the chain and a few … Continue reading

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Western Reserve Greenway Overnight Bicycle Trip in Ashtabula and Trumbull Counties with Map

Level: Intermediate This out and back trip along the Western Reserve Greenway bicycle trail is approximately 40 miles in one direction, between the town of Austinburg, to the north in Ashtabula county, to Mosquito Lake State Park in the south … Continue reading

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Cincinnati considering a bikeshare program

Bikesharing is a program that allows individuals to rent a bicycle from a kiosk, usually in an urban area for short distance transportation. According to wikipedia, as of last year, there were 136 bikesharing programs in 165 cities around the … Continue reading

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The Lakewood Criterium is a fast and fun cycling event

Guy and I attended the The Lakewood Criterium on Saturday July 28. Wow! what a blast! The cyclist were incredible and inspiring. The weather was perfect and the atmosphere was fun and festival like with plenty of refreshments along the … Continue reading

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Bicycle route with map for riding west from Cleveland into Lorain County

Riding west from Cleveland into Lorain County is a great bicycle route. Route Level: intermediate to advanced Guy and I live very close to some fantastic bike trails that usually take us south. It is very easy for us to … Continue reading

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For a ride across the state of Ohio, having the right shoe is a good idea. Review of Bontrager Cadence, Bontrager Solstice WSD and Shimanno SH-M038

So its the day before Guy and I leave on our 3-week-long adventure on the Ohio To Erie Trail and I still don’t have the right shoes. I Got A Bike but my old shoes have thousands of miles on … Continue reading

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See Carol’s review of CamelBak Podium Big Chill Water Bottles

Click on the “Reviews” tab to read about our experience using insulated water bottles for cycling. The CamelBak Podium Big Chill Water Bottles are highly recommended.

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Ohio to Erie Trail: Killbuck to Brinkhaven Map

Check out the “Trail Maps” tab to see a description and map of the Ohio to Erie Trail road route that connects the southern end of the Holmes County Trail in Killbuck to the Mohican Valley Trail in Brinkhaven at … Continue reading

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