Rain Rain Go AWAY!
Go away is right... the Lord did not dissapoint turning those grey skies into a PERFECT day for biking, complete with bright sunshine and a perfect temperature! We had eight come out for biking, with one first-timer: Bob! There was a little mud on the trail, but we all stayed relatively clean... hope that new shirt is ok, Meredith! Szalays did not dissapoint with a huge crowd. Luckily the "Big Swing" was available again! We even introduced a new sport at the picnic: "windless kite flying" :) Thanks to everyone that came out, and hope those that couldn't make it can come to the next one!
Here are the pictures! Click on the Arrow to play the slideshow!
And, for something completely different... we were able to capture the true excitement of the "Big Swing" in this video! Don't try this at home!
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About Real Life Biking?
Real Life Biking is a social group of single adults in their late 20's to early 40's that enjoy recreational biking, fellowship, and living life abundantly. We occasionally organize other summer activities such as hiking and picnics. See the event calendar for everything going on!
"...I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." - John 10:10
"...I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." - John 10:10
What if it rains?
If a planned ride needs to be cancelled, a post will be made here and an email will be sent to the biking club email list the morning of the ride. If you do not have email, make sure to let us know and we will call. Feel free to call Amy or Dave (numbers are included in emails and printed flyers. Due to privacy reasons, we cannot post them here)
About Botzum Trailhead
Botzum Trailhead
2850 Riverview Rd.
(About 1/4 mile south of Bath Rd.)
Akron, OH (map)
Directions from Akron Chapel (135 Fir Hill St. Akron, OH 44304): Head North on Fir Hill St. towards E. Market. Turn Left on Market St. and head about 1.6 miles to Merriman Rd. Take a slight right on Merriman Rd. (Merriman is at an angle). In about 3.5 miles, Merriman becomes Riverview Rd. Look for a BP station at the bottom of the hill on the left. Keep going straight and the Botzum parking area will be on your Left in about 2 miles. If you come to Bath Rd, you went too far!
2850 Riverview Rd.
(About 1/4 mile south of Bath Rd.)
Akron, OH (map)
Directions from Akron Chapel (135 Fir Hill St. Akron, OH 44304): Head North on Fir Hill St. towards E. Market. Turn Left on Market St. and head about 1.6 miles to Merriman Rd. Take a slight right on Merriman Rd. (Merriman is at an angle). In about 3.5 miles, Merriman becomes Riverview Rd. Look for a BP station at the bottom of the hill on the left. Keep going straight and the Botzum parking area will be on your Left in about 2 miles. If you come to Bath Rd, you went too far!
About Canal Fulton Park
Canal Fulton Park
135 Cherry Street NE
Canal Fulton, OH (map)
Directions from Green Chapel (1800 Raber Rd, Green, OH): Take Rt. 77 South to Portage St. NW. Turn right (West) and keep going to the Cherry St. E. intersection (about 7.5 – 8 miles. Portage St. turns into Locust St. at some point). Turn left on Cherry St. and the park is on the left just (about 2 tenths of a mile, just past the bridge that goes over the canal)
Don’t Have A Bike?
$5 per hour - See below for details
Canal Fulton Canoe Livery
219 W. Cherry St
Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614-1066
330-854-4008 or 877-418-0006
135 Cherry Street NE
Canal Fulton, OH (map)
Directions from Green Chapel (1800 Raber Rd, Green, OH): Take Rt. 77 South to Portage St. NW. Turn right (West) and keep going to the Cherry St. E. intersection (about 7.5 – 8 miles. Portage St. turns into Locust St. at some point). Turn left on Cherry St. and the park is on the left just (about 2 tenths of a mile, just past the bridge that goes over the canal)
Don’t Have A Bike?
$5 per hour - See below for details
Canal Fulton Canoe Livery
219 W. Cherry St
Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614-1066
330-854-4008 or 877-418-0006
Need to rent a bike?
Bicycle rentals are available from Century Cycles in Peninsula for $7 an hour. Prices include sales tax and helmets. Credit card and driver’s license required. No reservations are required or accepted. You may need to transport the rental bike to the ride start location.
Century Cycles 1621 Main St., Peninsula, OH 44264 Toll-Free: 800-201-7433 Phone: 330-657-2209