May 25, 2013 – May 26, 2013
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It’s time again ladies and gents, so gather ’round and listen.
Columbus (OH) bike polo proudly presents the next chapter in midwest bike polo, the plan is currently 2 courts at gooddale park, complete with repair tent provided by paridise garagehttp://www.paradisegarage.com/, with 3 others spread around OSU campus area (For those of you who attended our Equinox tournament in the past, the 3 spread out courts are the courts we used for those events) all official midwest championship games will take place on the 2 courts in goodale park.
June 15, 2013
June’s theme is Biking Bakeries!
A YEAR OF YAY! is a series of 12 tours on the streets of Columbus to get people out riding bikes and helping to support our community and small local businesses. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll discover!
Tours start at the Goodale Park open-air shelter, near the playground. HELMETS are *strongly* encouraged on all YB! rides. LOCKS are also useful at our stops. All YoY rides are FREE for Yay Bikes! members and $5 for everyone else. Membership is only $25 and helps support bicycling advocacy in Columbus. Become a YB! member at http://yaybikes.com/membership/.
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July 7, 2013
The national American Council of the Blind convention is being held in Columbus this year at the Hyatt Regency Hotel downtown. The Ohio chapter of ACB is hosting a tandem ride for cyclists during the convention and we’re looking for a few good tandem captains (with tandems) to ride with conference attendees. Please contact Tricia Kovacs (pkovacs@att.net) if you can join us.
July 12, 2013
Please join Mayor Michael B. Coleman, Columbus Public Health officials, other dignitaries and fellow cyclists for a fully supported evening ride promoting the benefits of active living.This unique tour takes riders through the vibrant downtown area, including views of parks, city landmarks, and a wide variety of architecture in neighborhoods such as Franklinton, Olde Towne East, the Short North, University District and Upper Arlington.
Proceeds will fund bikes and helmets for kids in need and support bicycle safety initiatives.
The ride begins and ends at 6:30 pm at COSI, 333 West Broad Street, Columbus Ohio 43215.
Riders have the choice of a 10 mile or 25 mile route.
Cost is $25 and only $10 for newly designed Twilight T-Shirt until Wednesday, July 10th.
Government, non-profit and corporate team categories with great prizes!
Free car and bike parking will be available at COSI.
All riders return to free entertainment at Bicentennial Park as part of Rhythm on the River with featured band Yumbambe.
Food and beverages available including free slice of pizza by Donato’s.
July 20, 2013
July’s theme is interesting grocers! We’ll visit grocers that many folks don’t know exist. The route is still being planned, so if you have a favorite to recommend, please do so here. Food. My favorite. Yum!
A YEAR OF YAY! is a series of 12 tours on the streets of Columbus to get people out riding bikes and helping to support our community and small local businesses. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll discover!
Tours start at the Goodale Park open-air shelter, near the playground. HELMETS are *strongly* encouraged on all YB! rides. LOCKS are also useful at our stops. All YoY rides are FREE for Yay Bikes! members and $5 for everyone else. Membership is only $25 and helps support bicycling advocacy in Columbus. Become a YB! member at http://yaybikes.com/membership/.
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August 17, 2013
August’s theme is Columbus Rec Centers!
A YEAR OF YAY! is a series of 12 tours on the streets of Columbus to get people out riding bikes and helping to support our community and small local businesses. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll discover!
Tours start at the Goodale Park open-air shelter, near the playground. HELMETS are *strongly* encouraged on all YB! rides. LOCKS are also useful at our stops. All YoY rides are FREE for Yay Bikes! members and $5 for everyone else. Membership is only $25 and helps support bicycling advocacy in Columbus. Become a YB! member at http://yaybikes.com/membership/.
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August 31, 2013
Bike the C-Bus is celebrating our SIXTH year! The ride is a fun way to check out a few of the neighborhoods in and around Columbus. Experience segments of the King Lincoln District, Woodland Park, Olde Town East, Downtown, Short North Arts District, Italian Village, Harrison West, Victorian Village, Arena District, Franklinton, Brewery District and German Village.
The entire ride will cover approximately 25-30 miles over 4 segments and will feature stops that highlight change that is occurring in our neighborhoods. Each stop will be sponsored by businesses and community groups and provide snacks, drinks and entertainment for the riders. The ride is configured to allow cyclists to complete segments if they do not feel comfortable riding the entire route.
The $30 registration fee includes an official 2013 Bike the C-Bus t-shirt (if you register by August 23) and wristband along with drinks and food at designated rest stops, plus a free lunch at the hospitality tent.
Bike the C-Bus is the region’s premier cycling event celebrating design, health & fitness, and urban lifestyles. “Bike the C-Bus” is considered a ride and not a race and will offer a variety of course options to accommodate everyone from recreational riders to hard-core fitness enthusiasts.
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Organized by Yay Bikes! and Long Street Businessmen’s Association
