2010 Flyer (847k pdf)
Schedule of Events for the 3rd Annual Akron Bike Week!
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 3
11:00 a.m. Kickoff to Bike Week at the Northside Train Station
Join the Mayor of Akron at the Northside Train Station for an exciting announcement
concerning the Towpath Trail!
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 4
7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. STOMP Bicycle Adventure $ (Pre-registration
encouraged)
Begins at Howe Meadow (across from the Beaver Pond and 4 miles south of Route 303 /
Riverview Road intersection) 4040 Riverview Road, Peninsula
STOMP (the Summit Tour of MetroParks) is one of the largest cycling events in Northeast
Ohio. Registration includes light breakfast, Fun Stops, SAG support, lunch and live music.
There are 10, 25 and 63 mile routes. Starting times vary on which routes you take. The
63-miler starts at 7:30 a.m. All cyclists are required to wear helmets. Riders younger
than 16 must be accompanied by adults. Registration limit is 1,600 participants. STOMP is
a fund-raiser to benefit Citizens for Metro Parks. For more information, visit www.stompbikeride.com or call 330-865-8065.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow
Howe Meadow is located along Riverview Road across from the Beaver Pond and 4 miles
south of the Route 303 / Riverview Road intersection
Take a break while you are at STOMP or ride your bike on the Towpath Trail to the
Countryside Farmers Market for fresh delights sponsored by the Cuyahoga Valley Countryside
Conservancy. www.cvcountryside.org
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tour of Akron Bike Ride with the Akron Bicycle
Club
Meet at Hardesty Park near the intersection of West Market Street and Hawkins Avenue in
West Akron and join the Akron Bicycle Club for a wonderful 19.5 mile route of the
highlights of Akron. Helmets required. For more information go to: www.akronbike.org
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Free Bicycle Maintenance Basics Workshop at the
Summit Cycling Center
Come visit the new Summit Cycling Center bicycle co-op in Canal Place for a free
bicycle maintenance basics workshop. The Cycling Center is located at 530 South Main
Street Suite 1715 (in Canal Place – use the last entrance before Bartges Street). The
Cycling Center promotes the use of bicycles, tricycles, quadricycles, recumbents and
velomobiles as alternative transportation. The co-op also recycles bikes and parts. For
more information on the cycling center go to: www.summitcycling.org
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5
10:45 a.m. Towpath Bike Aboard Ride sponsored by the City of Akron $
Meet at the Northside Train Station (east of Howard Street and north of Luigi’s)
with your bike to pick up the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad at 10:45 and go for a train
ride to Peninsula. If you want to go further or depart prior to Peninsula, feel free. From
peninsula, it is a 13 mile bike ride along the Towpath back to the Northside Station in
Akron. We will make a stop at Szalay’s Farms in the Valley and the historic Mustill
Store in Akron. The fare is only $2 with a bike. For more information go to: www.cvsr.com
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 6 (LABOR DAY)
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Bike the Marathon Blue Line Route sponsored by
the City of Akron
Get up early but trade in the running shoes for biking shorts to bike the Akron
Marathon Blue Line Route (26 miles). Meet at the Spaghetti Warehouse parking lot at 520
South Main Street on the south end of downtown Akron! Helmets required. 18 and over.
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7
4:00 p.m. Mountain Bike Trail Ride with the University of Akron $
(Pre-registration encouraged)
Every Tuesday in September the University of Akron Outdoor Adventure Program is
arranging a mountain bike ride in a variety of locations. The Outdoor Adventure Program is
one of a variety of programs operated by the University’s Recreation and Wellness
Center. The fee is $20 and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Riders will meet at
the University Student Recreation and Wellness Center but will need to drive to the ride
location (transportation will be provided). If you don’t have a mountain bike, a few
are available for rental. Call 330-972-7443 for information. For more information on the
Student Recreation Wellness Center go to: www.uakron.edu/srws
6:30 p.m. – Botzum Trailhead Ride with the Akron Bicycle Club
Meet at the Botzum Trailhead (on Riverview Road south of Bath Road) for a casual 19
mile road ride in the Cuyahoga Valley (shortcuts are available for more casual riders).
Headlight, rear reflector, tail light and helmet required. Join members after the ride at
the Winking Lizard in Peninsula. For more information go to: www.akronbike.org
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 8
6:00 p.m. – Towpath Trail Ride sponsored by the City of Akron
Meet at the Spaghetti Warehouse parking lot (520 South Main Street) for a casual
ride along the Towpath. The bike ride will either head north toward thru downtown and the
Cascade Locks to the Cuyahoga Valley or south to Summit Lake, the floating Towpath and
beyond (we’ll take a vote).
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 9
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Countryside Farmers’ Market at Stan Hywet
Stan Hywet is located at 714 North Portage Path
Free admission. Bring your bicycle and basket for really fresh delights. www.cvcountryside.org
6:00 p.m. – Deep Lock Quarry Trailhead Ride with the Akron Bicycle Club
(fast ride)
Meet at the Deep Lock Quarry Trailhead parking lot off of Riverview Road ¼ mile south
of Peninsula if you are in the mood for some serious huffing and puffing – a fast and
hilly ride thru the Cuyahoga Valley. Join members after the ride at the Winking Lizard in
Peninsula at 8:15. For more information go to: www.akronbike.org
6:30 p.m. - Deep Lock Quarry Trailhead Ride with the Akron Bicycle Club (slow
ride)
If a slower pace is more your speed, meet at the Deep Lock Quarry Trailhead at 6:30 for
a more leisurely paced ride along the Towpath or in the Valley. Join members after the
ride at the Winking Lizard in Peninsula at 8:15. For more information go to: www.akronbike.org
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10 – Bike to Work Day!
11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Farmers Market at Lock 3 Downtown
Try making this trip by bicycle & pickup some delicious produce. For more
information go to: www.downtownakron.com/market/
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Mustill Store Brown Bag Lunch
Pedal your bicycle to the Mustill Store at North Street and join the Cascade Locks Park
Association for lunch and live music at the park. Grab something to go or just bring
your brown bag from home. Drinks and snacks are available for purchase. www.cascadelocks.org
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Critical Mass Bike Ride
Meet at the Highland Square Library near the intersection of West Market Street and
Portage Path. Join Critical Mass in a fun, informal bike ride to raise bicycle awareness.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Countryside Farmers’ Market at Howe Meadow
Howe Meadow is located along Riverview Road across from the Beaver Pond and 4 miles
south of the Route 303 / Riverview Road intersection
Ride your bike on the Towpath Trail to the Countryside Farmers Market for fresh
delights sponsored by the Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy. www.cvcountryside.org
10:40 a.m. Towpath Bike Aboard Ride sponsored by the City of Akron $
Meet at the Northside Train Station (east of Howard Street and north of
Luigi’s) with your bike to pick up the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad at 10:40 and
go for a train ride to Peninsula. If you want to go further or depart prior to Peninsula,
feel free. From Peninsula, it is a 13 mile bike ride along the Towpath back to the
Northside Station in Akron. We will make a stop at Szalay’s Farms in the Valley and
the historic Mustill Store in Akron. The fare is only $2 with a bike. For more information
go to: www.cvsr.com
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Intro to Traffic Skills Workshop at the new Summit
Cycling Center
Come visit the new Summit Cycling Center bicycle co-op in Canal Place for a free
Intro to Traffic Skills Workshop. A large part of operating a bicycle safely is learning
how to ride safely in traffic. The Cycling Center is located at 530 South Main Street
Suite 1715 (in Canal Place – use the last entrance before Bartges Street). For more
information on the cycling center go to: www.summitcycling.org
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Social Bike Ride with the Summit Cycling Center
Meet at the Summit Cycling Center (see above) for a fun, social ride around Akron.
Helmets required.
4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – Grand Opening Open House at the Summit
Cycling Center
Come see "Akron’s Bicycle Resource", the new Summit Cycling Center
Bicycle Co-op in Canal Place. Ask questions and see the new space. Enjoy music, food and
try out bicycle polo and other fun activities. All ages welcome. For more information go
to: www.summitcycling.org
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 12
12:30 p.m. Crank UP! University Park Bicycle Scavenger Hunt – Sponsored by the
University Park Alliance - meet at the University of Akron Student Union, just outside the
Commuter Lounge entrance.
Part road race, part scavenger hunt! In the third annual "Amazing Race" style
Crank UP participants will be given a map of University Park and a list of checkpoints,
both popular and obscure. A long race will be offered for more adventurous cyclists, while
those who like a slower-paced ride can choose a shorter race. Mandatory safety session
begins at 12:30 p.m. $5 suggested donation. Helmets required. Participants must be 18 or
over. Please bring a drivers license. Contact info@upakron.com
and indicate you want to participate. For more information go to: www.upakron.com/crank-up
Ongoing Events
Ride METRO RTA for Free with a Bicycle
METRO RTA is offering free rides to all persons who board the bus with a bicycle
Tuesday thru Friday of Bike Week. Bike rack space is limited to two bikes per bus.
Bikes are allowed in the bus if space is available. Free rides are not available on METRO
SCAT and North Coast Express Routes.
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad Bike Aboard Program!
Service runs daily Wednesday thru Sunday. Ride your bike along the Towpath Trail and
take the train back to where you started (or vice versa) for only $2. For information go
to www.cvsr.com
