Touring - Routes in Ohio.

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bg4533
02-16-04, 08:55 AM
Howdy. I am currently living in Columbus, OH and as it gets warmer here I would like to make some weekend bike trips around Ohio. Mainly Dayton (Huber Heights area), Cincinnati (Mason area) and Toledo. I was wondering if anyone new any good routes to any of these places or where I could go about finding them?

Also, I have a Specialized Allez Elite CR-Mo and a Specialized Hardrock. The Allez doesnt have rack mounts, doesnt like rough roads and doesn't seem like it would hold much gear. I will probably ride the Hardrock because of this. Anyone know what kind of panniers or other methods of transfering gear would be for this bike? I would prefer something not too expensive. Anyway to carry light gear on the Allez? All I really need is 2-3 days of summer clothes.

Thanks,
Brian

VonAlt
02-16-04, 09:19 AM
Howdy. I am currently living in Columbus, OH and as it gets warmer here I would like to make some weekend bike trips around Ohio. Mainly Dayton (Huber Heights area), Cincinnati (Mason area) and Toledo. I was wondering if anyone new any good routes to any of these places or where I could go about finding them?

Also, I have a Specialized Allez Elite CR-Mo and a Specialized Hardrock. The Allez doesnt have rack mounts, doesnt like rough roads and doesn't seem like it would hold much gear. I will probably ride the Hardrock because of this. Anyone know what kind of panniers or other methods of transfering gear would be for this bike? I would prefer something not too expensive. Anyway to carry light gear on the Allez? All I really need is 2-3 days of summer clothes.

Thanks,
Brian

You may want to check out Columbus Outdoor Pursuits. They are the people who put on the GOBA ride every year. They have a series of on road bicycle route maps that would cover much of the places you were looking at. One that comes to mind is the Cardinal Trail. It goes from North of Columbus to just north of Dayton and Springfield and further west. There are also other routes that crisscross the Buckeye State. These also go to Toledo and and Cincinnati.

If you want to go to Cincinnati area you may want to check out the Little Miami Bike trail. It is a rail to trail that goes from Springfield to Milford, which is just outside of Cincinnati.
gbenth
02-19-04, 03:58 PM
Howdy. I am currently living in Columbus, OH and as it gets warmer here I would like to make some weekend bike trips around Ohio. Mainly Dayton (Huber Heights area), Cincinnati (Mason area) and Toledo. I was wondering if anyone new any good routes to any of these places or where I could go about finding them?

Also, I have a Specialized Allez Elite CR-Mo and a Specialized Hardrock. The Allez doesnt have rack mounts, doesnt like rough roads and doesn't seem like it would hold much gear. I will probably ride the Hardrock because of this. Anyone know what kind of panniers or other methods of transfering gear would be for this bike? I would prefer something not too expensive. Anyway to carry light gear on the Allez? All I really need is 2-3 days of summer clothes.

Thanks,
Brian

I'll 2nd it on checking with Columbus Outdoor Pursuits (volunteer organization) the have a full set of maps of Ohio for sale for $15 (non-member price) that are marked with good routes around the state. Call 614-442-7901 for info.

stumpjumper
03-25-04, 02:27 PM
www.daytoncyclingclub.org

welcome to dayton. have a nice ride. :D
kedar
03-25-04, 11:22 PM
Howdy. I am currently living in Columbus, OH and as it gets warmer here I would like to make some weekend bike trips around Ohio. Mainly Dayton (Huber Heights area), Cincinnati (Mason area) and Toledo. I was wondering if anyone new any good routes to any of these places or where I could go about finding them?

Also, I have a Specialized Allez Elite CR-Mo and a Specialized Hardrock. The Allez doesnt have rack mounts, doesnt like rough roads and doesn't seem like it would hold much gear. I will probably ride the Hardrock because of this. Anyone know what kind of panniers or other methods of transfering gear would be for this bike? I would prefer something not too expensive. Anyway to carry light gear on the Allez? All I really need is 2-3 days of summer clothes.

Thanks,
Brian

Brian, go to :-
http://www.outdoor-pursuits.org/

At their web-site, follow along to Bike specific tours coming up at :-
http://www.outdoor-pursuits.org/biking/tours.htm

... which will give you all info concerning GOBA and TOSRV and what not...
Hey, ride over to Columbus from Dayton for a good hike along Route 40 for most of the way. :rolleyes:

Bye.
Kedar