Home of the Harvest Homecoming Bicycle Tour!
Le Tour de Pork now benefits the Ohio River Greenway, a key piece of the Kentuckiana cycling infrastructure. The Tour features smooth, rolling Harrison County roads with ride lengths of 26 and 50 miles. Early registration, which ends June 23rd, includes a T-shirt and lunch. Neither is guaranteed after that date.
Celebrate 2023 with a bicycling odyssey across the rolling hills of Dubois County. The 32nd annual Strassenfest Bicycle Ride offers FOUR routes of approx. (10, 20, 50, and 65 mi) to challenge riders of all experience levels. Each route treats riders to scenic rolling countryside. The longer routes include some of southern Indiana's most challenging hills.
The Bluegrass Century offers routes of 100, 62 and 30 miles. Earliest registration ends January 31st, with several other discount periods available. Online registration deadline is August 23rd. If you register before July 16th, you are guaranteed a t-shirt and swag bag. The Bluegrass Century benefits Young Life.
The initial Tour des Ramps circumnavigates scenic Lake Monroe (south of Bloomington, IN). The ride can be a pleasant tour around Lake Monroe, or it can be a hillclimber's delight if you dare to descend and climb the nine boat ramps down to the lake. Those who conquer all nine ramps earn a commemerative sticker. Entry is limited to the first 250 riders.
The Cincinnati Bike Club is hosting the 12th annual Great Pumpkin Roll Gran Fondo, offering rides of 30, 47 and 60 miles. The ride coincides with Brookville's Germanfest. "This is a great chance to see Franklin County at our very best," says Third Place owner Mick Wilz. "From the fall colors that decorate the region to the historic Village of Spires in Oldenburg and even the covered bridge in Enochsburg, we are so excited to welcome new people to the community while encouraging locals to get involved."