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2024 CCC SPRING OPENER CCC Members: Join us on Sunday April 14. 2024 on one of several routes through rural Butler, Preble and Montgomery Counties. Starting from New Ales Brewery in downtown Middletown we have several options for every level rider. 1330 Manchester Avenue, Middletown, OH You can choose from a ride on the Great Miami Bike Trail, or 3 different lengths of road rides: 1) 18.3 mile route (or build your own length) on the Great Miami Bike Path heading north towards Franklin, OH https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45976901 1) 22.2 mile route with 1,079 ft. of elevation https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45970164 2) 32.3 mile route with 1,367 ft. of elevation Convenience store stop in Gratis, OH https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45970131 3) 46.2 mile route with 1,855 ft. of elevation Convenience store stop in Gratis, OH https://ridewithgps.com/routes/45975541 There will be after ride festivities with the help of White Dog Distilling and New Ales Brewing. Burgers and Hot Dogs as well as sodas and water will be provided for CCC members. Beer and mixed drinks will be available for purchase at White Dog and New Ales. Members are encouraged to bring a dessert. https://www.facebook.com/TheWhiteDogDistillingCo https://www.facebook.com/newalesbrewing

This is an out and back ride with no turns on a lightly traveled roads, starting at the Ludlow Vets. Riders can go at their own pace and usually split into smaller groups. It is 14 miles to the end, but you can turn around early if you want to do less miles. Rt. 8 has some areas of bad road. Please call out any bad pavement. Average speeds range from 15-21. We usually break into 2 or more groups based on speed.

This is a ride for new club members and for learning how to ride in a group. We will have some instructional time on safety and group communications, then ride as a group on a mix of trail and roads.
Time to start will be 6:15. We meet in Mariemont in the parking lot in front of the school. Specific directions and more details will be provided in an email to the rideline.

Here‘s an opportunity for new riders to learn some fundamental strategies for riding in a group. We will start with an instructional class and some on bike demonstrations, then head out for a ride, starting on the Murray trail. We will also be riding on some quiet neighborhood roads, an urban road, and down a hill and up a hill. It will be a 10-12 mile slow ride, with stops along the way, as needed. Bring a water bottle, and a snack if you need one. The weather looks very nice!

Evening Ride from Monroe Community Park with rural routes going through Liberty Township and Middletown. The primary group is a B pace (16.5 mph - 18 mph average). We will have multiple speed groups when there are enough riders and leaders available. Departure time is 6:00 pm and the length of the ride will depend on the weather and daylight.

Tuesday Nights at Loveland Club Ride

Routes will vary each week, but will always include at least one significant climb, so be prepared. Routes use the lightly traveled roads of western Hamilton County and Butler County.

This is one of Warren County‘s weekly rides. We typically have two or three groups with about 4-10 riders, each. A typical average speed for the slowest group is 15 -16 mph and for fastest group is 17 - 19 mph. We usually head north to the hilly Oregonia, and Caesars Creek so expect some climbing. Depending on the amount of daylight we usually do about 30 miles, at the beginning and at the end of the season, and up to 50 miles in the peak of the season. All groups are No Drop rides. The route is usually sent out on the day of a ride. We regroup every few miles to make sure that the group stays together. Please let the group ride leader know if you are planning to separate from your group, otherwise he/she might start looking for you.

We start from a different location every week. This week starts from Boone Co. Arboretum off Camp Ernest Road at 6:15 p.m. These are beautiful roads and traffic is generally light.

once again: IF NOT RAINED OUT - Over the Hump Ride 4/17 6:30pm


This is a single speed group ride and we always wait at logical intersections for riders to regroup. It’s a no drop ride.

***IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A SLOWER GROUP FOR THE OVER THE HUMP RIDE (12/13 MPH) please let me know.

We start from and return to:
St. Margaret/St. John Church
6000 Murray Aveune at Simpson Road
Cincinnati/Fairfax, 45227

I’ll be asking for CCC a Ride Waiver to be signed.

It will still be getting dark before the end of the ride so headlights and tail lights are still required. Helmets too of course.

If you ride ahead of the group then you’re on your own.

We leave promptly at 6:30pm from St. Margaret/St. John Church parking lot. 6000 Murray Road at Simpson Aveune 45227. Please arrive early. We will do our best to observe all established traffic regulations and ride safely. Average speeds will vary between 14-16 MPH. Expect flat road speeds to exceed 20+ at times. We regroup at strategic spots as needed. Potential wet weather or wet roads will cancel the ride. Parking in the church lot is permitted.

This week’s ride: We’ll be going through Mariemont to Wooster Pike. Newtown Road and Valley Avenue. Then around Barber Lake. Roundbottom to Broadwell and Mt. Carmel, then back to Roundbottom. South Milford through Old Milford. Rt, 126/Glendale-Milford. Turning just before Evergreen Cemetery onto Center Street and left onto the bike trail. Past 275. Left onto Bridge Street and up the hill to Humphrey Road. Humphrey to Loveland-Madeira then Spooky Hollow to Blome Road. Camargo to Madison, left on Whetsel, then Erie to Murray. 31 miles. 1200 feet.

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46145148?privacy_code=Y6GVV3XL7JUgDdhUMJfqzan0rDDpw4AX

Ride starts and ends at Stonelick State Park beach parking lot - follow park signs to the beach. 25 - 30 miles, 13 mph average speed (probably will vary between 12.5 - 14 mph). Low traffic roads, flat to gently rolling - no big hills. There will be one short stop in the town of Marathon where there is a park with a restroom (portalet). No water is available at the Marathon park. Some of us may go for lunch after the ride. Rain or wet roads cancel the ride.

Mid-Day Indian Hills ‘24 first ride to gauge interest.

This is a ride mainly in Campbell county through the beautiful and challenging hills of Northern Kentucky with roads smooth as silk, traffic is generally light. Routes are 25-40 miles depending of group and time of year. This is a advanced no drop ride with regroups at intersections or top of hills. Ride leaders are Jonathan (18+ MPH), 513-884-9143 and Jan-Erik (16+ MPH), 513-207-1340 The Route can be find at: https://ridewithgps.com/collections/21357?privacy_code=Tcnb6LDLV6saZLbq

Bishops Bike Shop Ride

Self paced ride, only the fast bikers go out in a group. You have options of Traditional Route 17 miles one hill Dugan Gap - Bottom 20 miles - Up and Over 24 miles one hill Dugan Gap - Up and Over/Over and back 27 miles two hills Dugan Gap and Mt. N

This ride is a 29 mile route on low traffic roads with a breakfast stop halfway. Start time is 9:00 am. This is a no drop ride that goes at the pace of the most casual rider.

The ride departs from the Goshen Krogers on Dick Flynn Blvd, Goshen

April start time is generally 9:00 am but may vary depending on weather conditions. Please subscribe to the club “All Club” Ride Announcements for updates.

We‘ll meet at the visitor center at the Miami Whitewater Forest at 9:30 am. There are bathrooms in the building. Bring water and snacks. The ride is 38 miles with approximately 1600 ft of climbing. Average speed 12 mph. Here‘s the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46276157

START: 10:00am FROM: Pattison Park (LAKESIDE, so a right turn into parking lot if traveling east on US 50) 2228 US Highway 50 Batavia, Ohio 45103 Use Coordinates for Precise Location: 39°07‘14.0"N 84°09‘01.7"W Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. Plan for a 15–20-minute mid-ride stop at Terry‘s Grocery near Lynchburg. EXAMPLE ROUTE: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46175909 Distance: 53.2 mi Elev. Gain: 1900 ft Average: 17-18 mph (Flats 17-21) Ride Time: ~3.0 hrs Intermediate, No Drop Helmet Required, Lights Recommended Restrooms: available & immaculate

A different route every week. There will be at least one notable climb, and likely two or more climbs. Typical Banana Ride distances are 35-50 miles, depending on the group and the weather that day.