Bike the Towpath - Ride 4 - Towpath Trail – Lake Avenue Trailhead to Zoar Tavern
Level: 3 - Hybrids
Trail: Towpath Trail – Lake Avenue Trailhead (Ernie’s Bike Shop) to Zoar Tavern (Zoar)
Distance: 42.0 miles
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Have you ever wanted to ride the entire Ohio and Erie Canal towpath trail? Bike ride the complete Towpath trail from Harvard Road to Zoar in 4 segments. This type of bike ride is for the seasoned cyclist. Bike riding time is approximately 4 – 5 hours and the average distanced biked is 37 miles. The average speed is 10-12 mph.
Today’s ride starts at the Lake Avenue Trailhead (Ernie’s Bike Shop) in Massillon and heads south to the village of Zoar. This ride covers the less ridden southernmost section of the Towpath. Once we reach Zoar, we will have lunch at the Zoar Tavern before turning and heading back to Massillon.
This ride is rated as a level 3 (Hybrids) as it is a longer ride for the recreational cyclist. Cyclists travel at a pace of 11-13 mph. The ride traverse variable terrain with easy grades with a few short climbs. Distance is usually 15-30 miles. Regroups are common but at the discretion of the ride leader. Rest stops taken as needed.
This ride is scheduled on the calendar of the Spin-off Cyclists, http://spinoffcyclists.com. We encourage you to join us on this and other rides. We are a group of cyclists of all ages and abilities who cycle the trails of Northeast Ohio and surrounding areas for fun, health and friendship.
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When:
Sunday, July 22, 2012
9:00 AM
Where:
Ernie's Bicycle Shop
135 Lake Ave., Massillon, OH
Level: 3 - Hybrids
Trail: Towpath Trail – Lake Avenue Trailhead (Ernie’s Bike Shop) to Zoar Tavern (Zoar)
Distance: 42.0 miles
Map:
Have you ever wanted to ride the entire Ohio and Erie Canal towpath...
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