Buddy Bike, Alternative Tandem Bicycle, Adaptive & Therapeutic Cycling for Special Needs

OHIO GROUP RIDE
JUNE 21 & 22, 2008

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A special thanks to our sponsors, "Ethel's SAG Wagon" and the families who participated in our Buddy Bike Group Ride in Ohio. The ride gave everyone some time to enjoy nature, breath some fresh air, see historic sites and enjoy some family time. The scenery was spectacular with tons of trees and rolling rivers. The trail somehow seemed to be downhill in both directions! Meaning it wasn't too difficult in either direction. Some of the riders saw deer on the trail and we saw a wicked looking snapping turtle! The beavers were sleeping but we saw their homes built in the Beaver Marsh. We finished off the day with some lunch at the Winking Lizard and just avoided the rain. I'm looking forward to more rides in Ohio. The trails are wonderful, our riders are friendly and it makes for an enjoyable family day.

Thank you!
Shelley at Buddy Bike

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OASIS AUTISM & HEALTH POINT WALK/BIKE-A-THON
JUNE 21, 2008 - WOOSTER, OH

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Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008
Bike Ride Time:
7:30 am Registration, 8:00 am Ride
Walkers Time:
9:30 am Registration, 10:00 am Walk Kickoff
Location: Wooster High School Outdoor Track
515 Oldman Road, Wooster, OH 44691

Another great chance to TRY A BUDDY BIKE! Join us on Saturday, August 4. Buddy Bike is a sponsor of the OASIS Autism & Health Point Walk/Bike-a-Thon and we will have a display table and a demo bike for trial rides. Bike ride, walk or just come to visit our booth and participate in the other event activities. For those of you riding your Buddy Bike with your children, your children can participate for free! The registration fee will benefit autism awareness and outreach. ww.oasisautism.org

OASIS AUTISM & HEALTH POINT
WALK/BIKE-A-THON

BUDDY BIKE GROUP RIDE OHIO
JUNE 22, 2008 - THE OHIO & ERIE CANAL TOWPATH TRAIL
Boston Store to Beaver Marsh with lunch at Peninsula Village

Meet at: 10:00 AM
Ride starts at: 10:30 AM
Start location: Boston Store
1548 Boston Mills Road, Boston Township, OH 44264
Ride features: Historical sites, scenic surroundings and visit to Peninsula Village (shops & restaurants)
Suggested rider level: beginner to intermediate
Miles: 14 miles round trip (riders may turn around at any point to shorten the distance)

RSVP to receive a Rider Goodie Bag
and to reserve a bike:
786.489.BIKE (2453)

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History, Nature and Family Fun!

The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, located in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a 19.5-mile trail following the route of the historic Ohio & Erie Canal and is designated as the park's main bicycling trail. Ten trailheads provide access for cyclists to use this relatively flat, crushed-limestone-surfaced trail. The Buddy Bike Group Ride will start at the Boston Store in Boston Township. Riders will travel approximately 7 miles south to the Beaver Marsh Boardwalk Viewing Platform to observe wildlife and enjoy the scenic natural surroundings. Riders will turn around to return to The Village of Peninsula for lunch and to visit this quaint village which features shops, art galleries and historic landmarks. Riders may opt to turn around at any point to shorten the ride distance or they may ride the train for $2 per person (schedule is limited see the Train Schedule). Water and restrooms are available along the trail at the Boston Store, Lock 29 Trailhead and Hunt Farm Visitor Information Center. For more information about the points of interest on the trail, view the Interactive Trail Tour.

A limited number of Buddy Bikes will be provided by reservation. For your safety, we ask that ALL riders wear helmets on our Group Rides, not just the kids! Children must be accompanied by parents at all times. There are no fees to participate but please bring money for lunch at one of the Peninsula Village restaurants. All bicycles are welcome so feel free to invite your friends!

Rider Goodie Bags and More!
Cold water will be provided by Buehler's Fresh Foods and each family to RSVP will receive a Rider Goodie Bag with magazines, coupons and a $5 gift certificate for lunch at the Winking Lizard in Peninsula Village.

The next 2 families to RSVP will receive a FREE gift. (You must attend the Group Ride to receive the free gift.)

For orders placed at the events on Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, customers will receive a FREE gift! Courtesy of:
Steve Patterson
Dunn Bros. Premium Auto - Wooster, Ohio

What to bring:
There are no fees to participate but please bring money for lunch at The Winking Lizard in Peninsula Village. Items to bring: helmets, sunblock, bug spray, camera, spare inner tubes and/or patch kits, bike locks and money for lunch.

RSVP to receive a Rider Goodie Bag
and to reserve a bike:
786.489.BIKE (2453)

Towpath Trail Courtesy
The Towpath Trail is a shared recreational trail. This means it is open to walkers, joggers, and bicyclists, and in some sections, horse riders. To ensure an enjoyable trail experience for all users, please observe some basic trail courtesy.

Travel at a safe speed and keep to the right except to pass others.
Bicyclists yield to ALL users.
EVERYONE yields to horses. Horses can be startled by sudden movements, so use caution. Make sure the rider knows in advance that you are passing.
Give a clear warning before passing on the left.
Travel single file when passing and being passed.
Pets must be kept on a leash.
Please avoid walking in cross country ski tracks.
Move off the trail when stopped.

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Peninsula Village - www.explorepeninsula.com
Peninsula is a quaint historic village in the center of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. It hosts a variety of shops including art galleries, antique shops, restaurants, bicycle rentals, and the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad depot. This canal town was the location of the largest canal aqueduct in the Cuyahoga Valley which carried the canal over the Cuyahoga River. The foundation of that aqueduct and the remains of a lock can be seen adjacent to the Lock 29 Trailhead in the heart of town. Peninsula is located on State Route 303, two miles east of Interstate 271 and three miles west of State Route 8 between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio.

Stop by Yellow Creek Trading Company on June 22 between 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM and bring your herb questions. You'll have an opportunity to visit with Kathleen Varga of Crooked River Herb Farm, and sample delicious offerings of a variety of her products.

Make it a full-day family adventure!
If you prefer not to bike ride or would like to enjoy a full day of fun, check out these other activities and sites of interest:

Google Maps - Search hotels near Peninsula Village
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) Ohio & Erie Canal Trail Info & Photos
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
www.explorepeninsula.com
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad | More Info | Schedule Fares apply.
Hale Farm & Village A designated bicycle connector trail passing north of Indigo Lake provides access to Hale Farm & Village, a historical park managed by the Western Reserve Historical Society. Admission fees apply.
Other area attractions
Century Cycles in Peninsula - bike rentals
www.bicycletalkohio.com

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