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The Event
Toledo Area Bicyclists is happy to bring you the 29th running of the rally. This event serves to raise funds for the support of the club, enabling it to pursue its mission. Ask anyone; TAB loves a good bike ride. We also like giving back to the community we live in. This year we will make a donation to Partners for Clean Streams. Without them, the Mighty Maumee wouldn’t be such a beautiful place to spend time.
The 31, 61, and 102-Mile Ride
This year we will be running 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 31-mile course takes riders out to Grand Rapids and back. The 61-mile course travels to Napoleon and back. Finally, the 102-mile course goes all the way to Defiance and back. Each route crosses the Maumee and directs riders downriver on the north side to a finish in Whitehouse where 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 if you really want a challenge, Fat Bike rig. 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.
What riders get
Maybe something different: The Family Ride Want to enjoy the festivities without putting up double digit miles? Maybe a nice cruise on the bike path with the kids? Or maybe you want to take it easy and then hang out with friends afterwards? Come on out around 11 am and try this 2.5 mile route winding through Whitehouse and around the quarry. Each rider/participant will get lunch and a drink. Add on a few more miles up the Wabash if you like, then decompress with lunch. The playground is right next door. Or visit Generals Ice Cream! Post Ride Refuel Lunch will be provided again by the Whitehouse Inn! Start your recovery with a delicious sandwich or veggie wrap, complete with sides. Earnest Brew Works will be back with the beer! Both to be enjoyed at the pavilion in Whitehouse. Hang Out Option Not a cyclist? Don’t have a bike? Can’t ride due to an injury or some other bad decision? Or maybe your family wants to join you at the finish line to witness your triumph. Select the hangout option to get lunch and a beer or pop to drink. This year’s shirt is sure to bring back great memories. Enjoy the comfort of a Bella+Canvas brand shirt with this year's logos and let everyone know you were there!
Also available are the string bags (pictured above) in case you want extra. They work great for transporting stinky post-ride socks! Think you might need more than one drink? Feel free to purchase extra drink tickets ahead of time. And if you rode last year, you can add on last years T-shirt or medal if you want to add it to your collection. Are you ready?!? Route maps coming soon. |
Pay to Play:
Join TAB prior to registering to save $10 and enjoy club rides. If you are feeling generous, you can add a little something extra for our charitable partner! Start times We are starting things off a little different this year with mass start times: 102-Mile MARR Century: mass start at 7 am 61-Mile Road Ride: mass start at 8 am 31-Mile Road/Gravel Ride: mass start at 9 am 2.5-Mile Family Ride: casual start a 11 am Timing will start when you pass through the arch and stop when you return through it. The course will be open until 3 pm. If you are still on the ride and want to continue, you will be on your own. Some Particulars Packet pickup will be the day before, Friday, August 11, at the pavilion in Whitehouse and ride day. We’ll let you know what time when we figure it out. Day of ride registration is available for those who want to wait until the last minute.
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Volunteer
If you are interested in volunteering for MARR, please contact us.
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 Dr, 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.
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