Biking News

A new 12-foot-wide multi-use path is now open on Toledo's Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge, creating a safer, more accessible connection for people walking and biking between Downtown Toledo and East Toledo. Stretching more than 1,600 feet across the Maumee River, it's an important new link in our growing network of trails, parks, and riverfront destinations — one step closer to a continuous riverwalk connecting Metroparks and neighborhoods on both sides of the river.

Lucas County hired a contractor to repave sections of the University/Parks (U/P) Trail. Work began this week at Secor Rd. and is moving west toward King Rd.

First they will seal cracks and expect to finish by 8/29. Then they will start repaving and hopefully finish by 9/5. Expect rolling closures as crews work one section at a time.

Plan for short detours and enjoy the smooth pavement once it's done!

Register now for Ridin’ Late in County 48! It's a 9-mile, family-friendly, slow bicycle ride under the beautiful night sky of Sylvania Ohio. This carefully planned route is designed to highlight parks, neighborhoods, and their connections to each other. Brightz will be providing their revolutionary new bike lights to all riders to create a colorful spectacle along the route.

This 8th annual event will take place at 8:30pm and bikers will follow a supported route with police escort. After the ride, meet in the Sautter's parking lot for a casual get-together under the stars with snacks, cold drinks, and craft beer.

Register at Red Bird Sylvania.

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.