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Metropark Bicycle Tour - Saturday, July 18, 2026

Posted 7/8/2026

THE METROPARKS BICYCLE TOUR offers you the opportunity to visit up to four scenic, wooded, Toledo Metroparks and view the historic Maumee River. There are three routes: a 15 mile route through Oak Openings; a 31 mile route to Fallen Timbers Monument, plus Oak Openings and Farnsworth Parks; and a 62 mile route which also goes to Secor Park. SAG service for emergencies or non-repairable breakdowns.

Downloadable GPS route files will be available once the routes are confirmed.

WHERE: Tour will begin at Fallen Timbers Middle School at 6119 Finzel Rd. in Whitehouse, Ohio. From
I-475, exit to US-24 towards the south west (towards Napoleon). At exit #63, take OH-64 toward Whitehouse. Finzel is the first road to the right off OH-64. The school is 1 mile ahead on right.

WHEN: Registration will be open at 7 AM to 10 AM on Saturday, July 18, 2026. Longer distance riders should start early.

FOOD: Snack stops on all routes. Lunch for the 62 mile and 31 mile riders in the park along the beautiful, tranquil Maumee River at Farnsworth.

CHILDREN are encouraged to participate to the extent of their abilities. All riders under the age of 18 must have a release form signed by parent or guardian. Those under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

LODGING: Hotels and campsites: Metroparks Tour Accommodations.pdf

HELMETS: All riders are required to wear an ANSI/Snell/CPSC approved helmet while riding.

SAFETY: Ohio law regards the bicycle as a vehicle. The same rules apply to a bicyclist or a motorist. This means riding WITH traffic, stopping at all stop signs and red lights and giving hand signals to indicate turns. Be courteous to motorists and move to the right to permit vehicles to pass if you feel it is safe to do so. Safety is YOUR responsibility.

On-line registration will close at midnight on July 16. Day-of registration will be available with increased fees: 31 / 62 Mile - $40, 15 Mile - $20

Portage River Bicycle Tour - 6/28

Posted 6/24/2026

THE 49th PORTAGE RIVER TOUR starts at Woodmore High School in Elmore, Ohio and follows the meandering Portage River from its beginnings in Wood County toward Lake Erie. This is flat country - the biggest hill is a highway overpass :) With routes of 10, 32 and new and improved 64 miles, it offers distances for all riders - novice to expert. The family friendly 10 Mile route is mostly on the paved rail trail. Routes are marked with pavement arrows. SAG service is available for emergencies or non-repairable breakdowns.

WHERE: The Village of Elmore is located 25 miles SE of Toledo in Ottawa County, at exit #81 on the Ohio Turnpike (I-80). Registration at Woodmore High School, 633 Fremont Street, Elmore, OH 43416-9737

WHEN: Sunday June 28th.  Registration from 7 to 10 am.  Longer distance riders should start early.  Riders must complete their rides by 4 pm.

REGISTER: For more info and to register online visit mvadventurers.org

Bike to the Bay - 6/13

Posted 6/10/2026

This weekend is the annual Bike to the Bay ride, featuring routes of 35, 50, and 75 miles. Riders are fueling life-changing breakthroughs for the nearly 1 million people living with multiple sclerosis in the US. Check out Bike MS website to register for the ride or donate to the Bike MS cause – a world free of MS.

Tributes to Cyclist on One Year Anniversary

Posted 5/31/2026

One year after that tragic day on May 31, 2025, friends and family held a ride in Roseann Peiffer's memory. This one began at the newly refurbished trailhead and bike station at the start of the Towpath Trail at Providence’s Dam Area. The trailhead improvements, including a bike fix-it station and nearby swinging bench, are thanks to donations made in her memory.

Read more at Metroparks Toledo and see video coverage at WTVG (13Action News)