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The Event
Toledo Area Bicyclists is excited to bring you the 30th running of the rally!
TAB runs this event to raise funds for the club, enabling it to pursue its mission. TAB loves a good bike ride and the rally is an opportunity to come together and ride, to meet other members we might not normally see, to spend time with riders from far flung areas and to have a great time outside.
The 30, 60, and 100 Mile Rides
They're back for this year, all routes along the Mighty Maumee. Starting in Whitehouse, Ohio, riders will bike to the river crossing in Waterville and continue upriver on the south side. Riders will get to enjoy the view as they travel the gently rolling countryside. The 30-mile course takes riders out to Grand Rapids and back. The 60-mile course travels to Napoleon and back. Finally, the 100-mile course goes all the way to Defiance and back. Each route crosses the Maumee and directs riders downriver eventually crossing to the north side for the return to a finish in Whitehouse. There everyone will enjoy lunch and a frosty beverage celebrating their accomplishment.
Gravel Ride (32 miles) Asphalt too clean for you? Bring your gravel bike, MTB, or Fat Bike. Riders will traverse the Tow Path out to Providence Dam for a quick photo op, then turn around to access the rest stop before continuing back to the start. Hang Out!The organizers for MARR want to extend an invitation to all its members this year. Can't ride for some reason? Can't volunteer either? Well, come on out and have lunch with your fellow club members and friends! The pavilion is a great place to hang out for a bite to eat and drink, and a great chance to brag, I mean, update others on what you've accomplished so far! This year we won't be having an official "Family Ride" but the trail is still there. Feel free to come on out for a little ride with the family, then come on over to the pavilion. Grab a bite, a beer, and hang out. Generals Ice Cream shop is still there, as well as the playground. Lunch and a Cold One This year we have invited a couple of food trucks out to the event: Antojitos Laredo Tacos and Koral Hamburger. Earnest Brew will be sponsoring our beer garden again this year and will be open until 4 pm. Each rider will receive a ticket to use at either food truck. The first $10 of each rider's order is on us! Replenish and refuel! Also, each rider will get 1 free drink: beer, pop. Water will be provided. What riders get We've simplified things this year
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*Join TAB prior to registering to save $10 and enjoy club rides NOTE: Registration fees are Non-Refundable. If you are unable to attend the event, you may transfer your registration to another rider, however, please contact ride organizers to make this arrangement. Ride rain or shine unless conditions are too dangerous. Route Maps Downloadable versions of the route are available: Print versions are also available:
PLEASE NOTE: Hard copies will not be available upon check in; please plan accordingly! Check In Check in opens on Saturday at 5:30 am. Stop in to get your lunch ticket and wrist band for rest stops. Start Times We ask our riders to plan accordingly to start as a group for the sake of safety.
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Want to help out?
There's plenty to help out with so if you are interested in volunteering, we appreciate the help! Be on the lookout for more information. Joe Connelly has stepped up again this year to wrangle our volunteers.
Parking:
Public parking is available on Toledo Ave & St. Louis Ave close to Whitehouse Park on both sides of Providence St. Please note, the area of St. Louis Ave from Whitehouse Park Shelter House to Providence St will be closed at 6:45 am to prepare for the mass-start of the first ride group and remain closed during all ride mass starts. You may access St. Louis Ave parking during this time by approaching from Indianapolis Ave. There is also parking available to the south-east of The Whitehouse Inn on John Fronk Way at Gilead St. (parking lot north of the ball-diamond). If Overflow parking is still needed, TAB has secured the use of the parking lot at Whitehouse Primary School, 6510 Texas St, Whitehouse, OH 43571, however, this lot must be clear by 3:00 pm.
Camping:
Contact Metroparks Toledo for a spot at White Oak Campground in Oak Openings Preserve. The campground is three miles from the ride start.
Hotels:
The nearest hotel to Whitehouse is The Staybridge Suites located at The Shops at Fallen Timbers, 2300 Village Drive, Maumee, OH, approximately seven miles (a straight shot down the bicycle path) from the ride start.
All rides begin at Whitehouse Village Park, 6751 Providence Street, Whitehouse Ohio.
Questions? Email to madanthonyinfo@gmail.com