Biking with others
Below I have attempted to start a list of groups and clubs that I have found useful to me in my biking journeys. I may add to this as the days go on. Note that this list is specific to my location in Northeast Ohio. You may want to use this as a jumping-off point to start your own list.
Clubs and Organizations
Adventure Cycling
Bike tours and maps. Monthly magazine for members. Store for upper-echelon products. They bill themselves as "As a nonprofit organization, Adventure Cycling Association's mission is to inspire and empower people to travel by bicycle. Established in 1973 as Bikecentennial, we are the premier bicycle-travel organization in North America"
Web site: Adventurecycling.org
League of American Bicyclists
"For generations past and to come, THE LEAGUE represents bicyclists in the movement to create safer roads, stronger communities and a Bicycle Friendly America. Through information, advocacy and promotion, we work to celebrate and preserve the freedom cycling brings to our members everywhere."
The League focuses on advocacy for safe streets and bicycle friendly communities.
Web site: https://www.bikeleague.org/
Mid Ohio Bikers
The Mid Ohio Bike Club (MOB) is a comprised of riders of all ages and riding levels. Most of us are touring riders but we also have members who enjoy bike trail riding and mountain biking.
We have a weekly ride schedule, many impromptu rides, activities and monthly meetings every 3rd Tuesday. Many of us participate in large organized rides like TOSRV, Horsey Hundred (Kentucky), and GOBA, along with supporting rides sponsored by other area clubs. We also take a trip in the summer to a recreation area that has some nice biking
We support our community. Our club members volunteer to help maintain the B&O Bike Trail and we have installed benches and fix-it stations. We as a club also adopt a family or two at Christmas time. In the winter many of us ski at Snow Trails and we have a yearly ski trip to New York. We always find reasons to gather!
Ohio Bicycle Federation
The Ohio Bicycle Federation (OBF) is the only state-wide advocacy organization representing Ohio's bicyclists.
The OBF is an alliance of individuals and groups interested in promoting the use of bicycles for recreation, transportation and other appropriate purposes.
It serves by providing opportunities for the betterment of bicycle education, engineering, legislation, the encouragement of activities involving the use of bicycles and by serving as a forum for the exchange of information and ideas.
Publishes Ohio Bicycle Events Calendar
Website: ohiobikes.org
People for Bikes
Since 1999, PeopleForBikes has created a prominent place for bikes in transportation, mobility and recreation decisions at all levels of government. We ensure bikes are prioritized and positioned as a real solution to improve Americans’ health, connect communities, boost local and state economies, strengthen our nation and protect our planet.
We accomplish this by being proactive and planning for the future, adopting a broad and inclusive vision for government affairs and making it convenient for leaders at all levels to take advantage of opportunities and legislation that prioritize bikes.
Together, we work with federal, state and local officials to make biking better for everyone.
Website: peopleforbikes.org
Rails to Trails
At Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), we believe that communities are healthier and happier when trail networks are central to their design. Since 1986, RTC has worked to bring the power of trails to more communities across the country, serving as the national voice for the rail-trail movement.
With more than 1 million grassroots supporters, 24,000+ miles of rail-trails on the ground nationwide and more than 8,000 miles of rail-trails ready to be built, our focus is on linking these corridors—creating trail networks that connect people and places, bringing transformative benefits to communities all across the country. Our flagship initiatives—the Great American Rail-Trail™, TrailNation™ and TrailLink.com—bring that strategy to life, connecting millions of people by trail.
With more than 1 million grassroots supporters, 24,000+ miles of rail-trails on the ground nationwide and more than 8,000 miles of rail-trails ready to be built, our focus is on linking these corridors—creating trail networks that connect people and places, bringing transformative benefits to communities all across the country. Our flagship initiatives—the Great American Rail-Trail™, TrailNation™ and TrailLink.com—bring that strategy to life, connecting millions of people by trail.
Website: Rails to Trails
Women's Cycling Club of America
Women's Cycling brings together women to experience, share and express their love of cycling!
Founded to encourage all those who identify as women, regardless of age, ethnicity, or background, to explore and share their passion for the bicycle through racing, recreational riding, family outings, or transportation. Women’s Cycling is a platform for like-minded enthusiasts to connect and grow their love for the sport of cycling. Using dedicated social media platforms, Women's Cycling communicates with women nationwide to encourage participation and connection online and at rides and events in 2021. Providing cycling tips, personal messages, inspiration, and other cycling industry- related topics to our followers via social platforms. Women's Cycling works with individuals, bike shops, and brand partners to develop cycling passion within communities.
Website: https://www.womenscyclingday.com/
Facebook Groups
NE Ohio Cycling Community
Cycling forum for knowledge, coaching, events and meetups for all ages and abilities.
I want to hear about your rides, I want to share best places to ride in NE Ohio and it can be about best roads to ride, century rides, gravel, MTB riding in Cuyahoga falls, Tuscarawas County and what section of the towpath do you love. This is for all cyclist , ages and abilities! '
Facebook: NE Ohio Cycling Community
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail / Ohio To Erie Trail Enthusiasts Group
This group has been created to help provide information and awareness about the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail and The Ohio to Erie Trail. Your questions, stories, pictures, and videos are welcome here.Facebook link Ohio and Erie Canal Trail Enthusiasts
Social Distance Cycling Club -
The whole purpose of this group is to encourage each other to get outside and ride a bike in a safe, appropriate, socially distant way, or to pedal indoors. When you get outside and pedal in the fresh air, or cycle indoors, please share a post with a pic, the location and some encouragement! Please feel free to opt out, or to add others to the group. Pedal on!
Facebook link: Social Distance Cycling club
Charity Rides
Pan Ohio Hope Ride
VeloSano
Great Cycle Challenge
Advocates for plus-sized cyclists - Marley BLonskey Kelly Kornhauser
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