Biking News

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? 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

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.

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). 

Toledo Metroparks reminds trail users of updated rules for safe passing and proper spacing across its 200 miles of trails. Brad Navarre, who leads safety efforts, outlined guidelines for cyclists, e-bikes, and dog owners, stressing the left-passing rule and 6-foot leash requirement. See the video on WTVG's Metroparks Meetup