Biking News

The University/Parks Trail is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month! This seven-mile paved path connects the University of Toledo to Silica Road in Sylvania, offering a popular route along a former rail line. Check out the Toledo Metroparks interactive trails page for more info on the University/Parks Trail and many other area trails.

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.

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.

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.

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.