Biking 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

Join us Wednesday, May 20th for the Ride of Silence -- an international movement to remember people who have been injured or killed while riding a bicycle. More info

Local rides in Toledo and Bowling Green begin promptly at 7pm (please arrive by 6:45pm). These events are free and open to the public. No registration needed, but helmets are required.

• Toledo - meet in Parking Area 2 near the Bancroft St. entrance to the University of Toledo.
• BG - meet at the Veterans Memorial Building at City Park (520 Conneaut Ave.).

May is Bike Month and there's a kick-off party on Saturday, May 2nd, at Glass City Metropark. The event features a special preview ride along the Glass City Riverwalk on both sides of the Maumee River, including a first look at The Bend — an S-shaped ramp connecting downtown to the bike/pedestrian lane on the Martin Luther King Bridge.

Festivities begin at 10 a.m. on the river’s west side behind One Seagate. Following remarks, participants will be the first to ride The Bend before it opens to the public.

Prepare for the upcoming season by building a patch kit. It’ll come in handy when the inevitable flat arrives at the worst possible time. Here's how by the mechanics at Wirecutter.