Mid Ohio Bikers
Who are we? We are a club made up of area cyclists who meet several times a week to ride together. We have monthly meetings, March thru October at 7pm on the third Tuesday of the month at the Gorman Nature Center on Lexington Avenue in Mansfield, Oh.
Group Rides: We plan weekly rides in Mansfield on the B&O bike trail and other routes to different locations. We also travel to other bike trails like Mt. Vernon Kokosing, etc. We also plan a group ride late summer which could include camping, campers, or cabins. Spouses are welcome too.
We invite you to come to a meeting to meet us. If you are a new rider or just getting back to riding, we can answer your questions about gear, safety, bike fit, etc. If you are an experienced rider and would like meeting someone to ride with, it would be fun to meet you too.
Club Ride Schedule
During the riding season, usually April through October, club rides are scheduled as followed: In the mid 1970s several riders, Harold Zehner and Doris Posey heard of a bicycle club in Columbus. After riding with them, they decided to start a club in Mansfield. The idea of forming a bike club proved to be a way for experienced riders to mentor new riders. This is still true today.
Tuesday Social Rides : This ride is usually 20-30 miles long, and the average moving speed is 10-12 miles per hour. Rides are on paved roads or bicycle trails. Various locations throughout North Central Ohio are featured as starting points. Our proposed schedule is shown on the Ride Schedules page, but could change at the last minute due to weather or other events. Please contact Brenda Fish or Ruthie Good to be added to Text notifications, or refer to the events posted in Facebook group Mid Ohio Bikers for updates.
Saturday Rides: These rides can vary from 30-50 miles and feature a mix of paved roads and bike trail. Ride speed is usually 12-15 miles per hour. When this ride is scheduled, generally the riders meet at the Richland B&O Parking lot next to Lexington City Park at 10:00 am on Saturday. Contact Dave Palmer by email at mobrides@midohiobikers.org for more information about Saturday rides. Some Saturdays we attend local organized rides sponsored by other groups.
Club Bike or Kayak Trips: – please attend business meetings for details on club trips.
Club History