Celebrate the wonderful trail system we have in Knox County!
The last remaining section of the Ohio to Erie Trail in Knox County is now paved. The CA&C Depot will have food, give-a-ways, Round Hill Dairy ice cream, music, vendor tables and more.
9:00am meet-up at Centerburg Memorial Park to ride to the Newell Recreation Preserve Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Kids bicycle safety demonstrations and rides will take place on the hour at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 1:00!
Mount Vernon-
C. A. and C. Visitors Center, 501 South Main Street, Mt Vernon, 10:00am-2:00pm
Join trail friends for food trucks, music, giveaways, Round Hill Dairy ice cream, vendor tables, and more.
Activities being offered
Sunbury- Movie on the Square, Breaking Away starts at dusk, 51 E CHERRY ST, SUNBURY 43074
A working-class Indiana teen obsessed with the Italian cycling team vies for the affections of a college girl while searching for life goals with his friends.
Preservation Parks- Bikepacking Class at the Sunbury Depot (Presented by Public Lands)- 168 S VERNON ST, SUNBURY 43074, Time TBD.
Public Lands bike team will offer a bikepacking clinic, and have a fully packed bike on hand for people to check out. We will also have a pop up tent with tools and pumps for on trail repairs if necessary, as well as fun giveaways to hand out.
Class Description: Public Lands cycling experts will share all the details and information necessary to plan a successful bike packing adventure! This 45-minute presentation will cover all aspects of bike packing, from pre-trip planning, to the necessary equipment and nutritional considerations to make, for the most enjoyable bike packing experience! A fully packed bike will be on hand to review, with plenty of time for Q&A with our experts after the presentation.
Trek Westerville-
Greet cyclists, supply tent
B Group Ride: Trek Westerville > Centerburg > Licking County > Trek Westerville // 15mph // ~1.15 hrs → 1.30 hrs
Meet at 7:00am - Wheels up 7:15am
Get to Centerburg before/by 9:00am to join THEIR group ride back to Licking County for their ribbon cutting ceremony — then we ride back with the C Group Ride
C Group Ride: Trek Westerville > Licking County > Trek Westerville // 10-12mph // ~1.15 hrs → 1.30 hrs
Meet at 8:15am - Wheels up 8:30am
Get to Licking County before/by 10:00am for their ribbon cutting ceremony — then we ride back with the B Group Ride
Genoa Twp- Ribbon Cutting at their new gateway feature. 1:00pm
Join us for a ribbon cutting at the new Gateway Park trailhead along the Ohio to Erie Trail (on the southeast corner of Rt 3 and Mt Royal). This celebration is part of the Preservation Parks Trailapolooza celebration the completion of the Ohio to Erie Trail through Delaware County.
City of Westerville: Hanby Park, 115 E Park St. Westerville, OH 43081 10:00am -2:00pm
Energy Packs (Bottled Water, Fruit, Granola Bars/Muffins)