The 52nd Irish Hills Bicycle Tour is on Sunday, September 14, starting at Centennial Terrace in Sylvania. Riders can choose from 10, 31, 62, or 100-mile routes, with terrain ranging from flat roads to rolling hills. Visit the MVA website for more info and registration.
Biking News
Irish Hills Bicycle Tour - 9/14/25
Posted 8/27/2025
Ridin’ Late in County 48 - 8/23/25
Posted 8/12/2025
This slow roll features a 9-mile nighttime ride. The gathering begins at 6:00 PM on Sat. Aug. 23rd. Riders receive LED bike lights from Brightz before the 8:30 PM police-escorted ride through Toledo Memorial Park, Olander Park, and Sylvania neighborhoods. The evening concludes with an after-party in downtown Sylvania, including live music and local food trucks. For more info and registration, check out the post on Sylvania.org.
31st Annual MARR - 8/9/25
Posted 8/4/2025
Come out for the Maumee Area River Rider on Saturday, August 9, 2025, starting at Buffalo Rock Brewing Co. in Waterville, OH. This community ride offers multiple paved and gravel route options, benefiting Toledo Area Bicyclists and The Right Direction, which helps provide bikes to youth in need. There’s no entry fee—just a suggested $25 donation—with SAG support, rest stops, and food trucks at the finish. Learn more and register at runsignup.com.
University/Parks Trail is Expanding to the West
Posted 8/4/2025
Trail extensions are underway to connect the University/Parks Trail to Sylvania-area parks. This proposed project would extend the Parks Trail to Sylvan Prairie - which already connects to Quarry Ridge, Fossil Park, and Pacesetter. It’s a major step toward a more connected, bike-friendly Northwest Ohio. Read the article at toledoblade.com.
Metroparks Bicycle Tour - 7/19/25
Posted 7/1/2025
Join the Metroparks Bicycle Tour on Saturday, July 19, 2025, beginning at Fallen Timbers Middle School in Whitehouse. Riders can choose from three scenic routes:
- 15 miles through Oak Openings
- 31 miles reaching Fallen Timbers Monument and Farnsworth Parks
- The full 62-mile route, including Secor Park
All routes come with SAG support and snack stops (plus lunch for the longer rides). More info and registration is available on the Maumee Valley Adventurers website.
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